Canadian brand Forbid has unveiled its first DH model, the Supernought, with 205 mm of rear suspension travel, which features a proportional geometry with modular hooks, a high-rpm rappelling car with Trifecta suspension.
Earlier this year, Supernought made its debut on the World Cup stage with its sponsors Connor Fearon and Alex Storr, an all-carbon frame with a similar aesthetic to the Dreadnought enduro bike. The frame features a high-turn Trifecta suspension system, which the brand says improves sensitivity and grip. The V2 Trifecta platform features DH-optimized lever curves and braking characteristics.
High-pivot suspension systems tend to have a rear axle path that allows them to better absorb direct impact from the road, while idlers reduce pedal backlash. Forbid has equipped the bike with 18t steel guide wheels, which are said to have an optimized tooth profile and updated chain guides to further improve chain stabilization.
The rear of the bike has a modular design with +-10mm of adjustment space, with the option to run on 29-inch wheels or 27.5-inch wheels. This enables custom weight deviation and handling to suit the user's riding style or type of terrain riding, the brand says.
The Supernought is available in sizes S1 to S4, with the front and rear sizes increasing proportionally to the frame size. There are currently no pre-orders for the entire vehicle, only the frame set, which is priced at $4,299 and is equipped with a Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH coil backline.
Editor: Hamma.