Please note: these bikes are not yet in stock but are due to arrive at the end of April 2026 and are available to pre-order. If you would like to place a deposit to reserve one then call or message the shop for more detail. The first drop is incredibly limited, and we only have 1 x S2 and 1 x S3 coming before summer!
Quite possibly the closest to a DH race bike any E-Bike has ever come, the new Dreadnought E is built to handle the hardest terrain and highest speeds without flinching.
A 180mm fork and 170mm of rear travel, slack geometry and kinematics which almost mirror the Supernought downhill bike combine to produce a terrifyingly calm and confidence inspiring E-Bike. A shorter reach number and taller stack height may look unusual on a geometry chart compared to 'normal' trail bikes, but they place the rider in a strong and upright position behind the bars in the centre of the bike able to better withstand whatever is rushing towards the front wheel, especially on steeper terrain.
Forbidden's own Trifecta suspension platform has also been re-tuned for the Dreadnought E, almost completely eliminating pedal kickback and brake squat. Smooth through sharp edges and active under braking, the bike is as comfortable as it is fast.
Motor power comes from the benchmark Avinox M2S, which pumps out a whopping 120Nm of torque and 1300W of continuous power, with even more available from the 30 second Boost mode. Fully user tuneable via a simple app, it can deliver anything from long range low power rides to super fast power hours or the ability to ride up previously impossible climbs.
The Tier 1 version of the Dreadnought is a gravity riders dream build. The brilliant new RockShox Zeb Ultimate and Vivid Coil provide the suspension, brakes are SRAM Maven Silver, an XO AXS groups provides the drivetrain with the mech wired into the main power system (allowing shifts while freewheeling) and the wheels are Crank Brothers carbon.
Downhill bike with its own uplift sound good? Maybe this bike is for you.
Specification
- Frame: Dreadnought E Full Carbon
- Motor: Avinox M2S
- Battery: Avinox 800W
- Charger: Avinox 508W fast charger
- Fork: RockShox Zeb Ultimate 180mm
- Shock: RockShox Vivid Coil 230mm x 65mm. S1 - 300lb, S2 - 350lb, S3 - 400lb, S4 - 450lb
- Wheelset: Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon Enduro 29' Front, 27.5 Rear
- Tyres: Front: Maxxis High Roller 3 3C, MaxxGrip, DH Casing Rear: Maxxis DHRII 3C, MaxxGrip, DH Casing
- Brakes: SRAM Maven Silver
- Rotors: SRAM HS2
- Cranks: SRAM XO E
- Chain: SRAM GX T-Type
- Cassette: SRAM XS 1295
- Rear mech: SRAM XO T-Type
- Shifter: SRAM POD rocker
- Chain device: Forbidden Race Guide
- Seatpost: OneUp V3 Dropper Post
- Saddle: Fizik Terra Aidon X5
- Handlebar: OneUp Aluminum Bar 800mm, 35mm clamp
- Stem: OneUp Enduro
- Grips: Forbidden