Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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On my first outing with the Forbidden Druid V2, I aimed to get an unbiased first feel for this trail-oriented bike. I took it on the first ride without looking up the specs or the intended purpose. I had a rough estimation for the rear suspension travel, but my guess was off by almost a full inch of travel. The Druid V2 is designed for all-day pedaling, featuring 150 millimeters of suspension up front and 130 in the rear. The rear travel felt more substantial than its 130 millimeters, a testament to the efficacy of the progressive rear suspension curve and growing chainstay

Bike Geometry & Specs
Based on Size S3
Model: 2024 Druid X0 RS U
Price: $11,499 CAD
Wheel Size: 29"
Rear Travel: 130mm
Fork: 150mm
Wheelbase: 1259mm
Chainstay: 452mm
Reach: 480mm
Head Tube Angle: 65

00:00 Intro
01:12 The Climb
04:51 The Descent
13:26 Final Thoughts

Read the full review: freehub.com/reviews/2024-forbidden-druid-v2
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