[Legbacon]

https://reviews.mtbr.com/meet-forbidden-bike-company-and-the-new-druid

There is a thread in AM but that doesn't get a lot of traffic. This is a big deal locally here in Cumberland but it's also a fairly unique design and is of general bike nerd interest.

 

[milehi]

What's old is new again. It instantly reminds me of a 1993 GT RTS

http://forums.mtbr.com/attachments/gt/579837d1289813424-not-single-post-rts-gt-rts3-updated-4.jpg

 

[SHAHEEB]

going to be thrashing one soon enough

 

[Jayem]

What's old is new again. It instantly reminds me of a 1993 GT RTS

Or Balfa BB7 for the high pivot with roller...

 

[Legbacon]

The one fella I know who's been on one for a while loves it and says "it's the best climbing bike I've been on". I should be able to demo soon. They look very good in person and unlike some new bikes have good tire clearance.

 

[Just J]

It’s so nice to see some real innovation in the mtb industry right now. Does anyone know what tyre clearance the Druid will have?...

 

[Legbacon]

This is what FBC posted on NSMB. "Most 2.6s will fit but the clearance is at the limit of what we feel acceptable. We recommend a good size 2.4 or 2.5."

Here is the tech doc. 2.4 recommended, 2.6 max. Clearance looked good on the one I saw.

 

[Just J]

This is what FBC posted on NSMB. "Most 2.6s will fit but the clearance is at the limit of what we feel acceptable. We recommend a good size 2.4 or 2.5."

Here is the tech doc. 2.4 recommended, 2.6 max. Clearance looked good on the one I saw.

Thanks very much Travis!

 

[milehi]

Or Balfa BB7 for the high pivot with roller...

I always wanted to try one out.

 

[GRPABT1]

I've wanted a high single pivot bike with an idler setup for ages, a bit more travel though. I've always wondered why they don't make the idler position adjustable via some means to adjust the antisquat on the fly or at least manually.

 

[CrozCountry]

I wonder how much extra friction on pedaling the upper pulley generates. Unlike the derailleur pulleys it is under pedaling force tension.

 

[ATXZJ]

So amped to see this finally available! Have been considering a leftover supreme SX but its a lot of bike for me. This Druid is definitely bringing the high pivot witchcraft to a wheelsize and travel that is usable for my local trails and ability.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-forbiddens-druid-high-pivot-trail-bike.html

https://enduro-mtb.com/en/forbidden-druid-review/

https://nsmb.com/articles/introducing-forbidden-bikes-druid/

 

[bonzoo]

Druid or Knolly Fugitive

@Travis Bickle: Can you post a comparison once you've ridden the Druid? As far as I remember you own a Fugitive

 

[Legbacon]

We will be comparing them. The guys I work with are much better riders than I am, we all ride a large, and are all very familiar with the Fugitive. I can't imaging a better bike than the Fugitive but I'm ready to be convinced.

 

[bonzoo]

Great I'm wondering how the bikes compare in low speed enviroments (techy stuff) and high speed descents. One review claimed that the druid (like other high pivot bikes) is difficult to manual/bunny hop... I'm interested in your opinion once you rode the druid.

 

[ATXZJ]

Looking forward to hearing more real world experiences. On fast, chunky and rooty descents it must be super plush.

This animation of a jedi suspension, does a good job at illustrating some of the benefits of a rearward axle path.

 

[DIRTJUNKIE]

What's old is new again. It instantly reminds me of a 1993 GT RTS

http://forums.mtbr.com/attachments/gt/579837d1289813424-not-single-post-rts-gt-rts3-updated-4.jpg

Yep, beat me to it.

Should be interesting to see how this new one plays out.

 

[mtnbkrmike]

We will be comparing them. The guys I work with are much better riders than I am, we all ride a large, and are all very familiar with the Fugitive. I can't imaging a better bike than the Fugitive but I'm ready to be convinced.

TB - in addition to all your other observations, please let us know if you feel greater driveline resistance compared to a non-HSP set up, and if so, the extent of it and whether this should be a consideration for prospective purchasers. Thanks.

EDIT: just saw CrozCountry's post above. I think we have the same question.

 

[ATXZJ]

TB - in addition to all your other observations, please let us know if you feel greater driveline resistance compared to a non-HSP set up, and if so, the extent of it and whether this should be a consideration for prospective purchasers. Thanks.

EDIT: just saw CrozCountry's post above. I think we have the same question.

I couldn't imagine it'd be that much drag or the reviewers would have mentioned it. IMHO, it cant be anywhere close to the drag of running a minion in the back or tire inserts.

I tell you Mike, I'm ready to jump ship for this one.

 

[mtnbkrmike]

I couldn't imagine it'd be that much drag or the reviewers would have mentioned it. IMHO, it cant be anywhere close to the drag of running a minion in the back or tire inserts.

I tell you Mike, I'm ready to jump ship for this one.

I know what bikes you have had and enjoyed.

That's quite a statement.

As for driveline resistance, the issue was raised in the PB comments. It seems like a legit thing to either confirm or dispel. I can't think of a better man than TB to do so.