Forbidden Bike Co.’s incoming downhill bike has hardly been saved a secret, as their staff racer Connor Fearon has been using a prototype at World Cup DH races for some time. After honing and refining the bike right into a downhill destroyer, the Supernought is now accessible to most people.
In the mean time there isn’t any point out of full builds – The Supernought will debut as a body package solely. Initially, all kits shall be bought with mixed-wheel dropouts, however Forbidden says that’s simply ‘for now’ so it appears like the complete niner choices will turn into accessible later.
Body Options:
The Supernought frames are supplied in full carbon solely. The frames function Forbidden’s V2 Trifecta high-pivot linkage and supply 205mm of rear journey. The high-pivot linkage makes use of a metal 18t loafer with a stable lube bearing. The loafer’s optimized tooth profile and Forbidden’s next-gen Race Information ought to guarantee dependable chain retention.
The Supernought’s different vital function is its modular dropouts. Not solely are you able to swap the dropouts to accommodate both a 27.5” or 29” rear wheel, however you may alter the rear finish size as nicely. Choices for 0, +10mm, or -10mm enable riders to fine-tune their weight stability and the bike’s dealing with. If that’s not sufficient adjustability for you, Forbidden additionally went with a 49mm headtube to accommodate adjustable headsets. Forbidden has not but offered any pricing or availability for the modular dropouts.
Forbidden’s press launch states “A quiet bike is a quick bike and a clear bike is much less vulnerable to issues”, so that they designed an entire set of body protectors for the Supernought. The body options fork bump stops which double as cable ports. That port and a clamping seatstay information maintain the derailleur cable tight to stop rattling. The body additionally will get heavy-duty shuttle and decrease downtube safety, plus a series guard (masking the chain and seat keep), all designed to deal with the pains of DH racing.
To maintain upkeep quick and simple, Forbidden saved the rear brake hose routed externally. This race machine has a 200mm direct brake mount.
Above is a full chart of technical specs for the Supernought. Right here’s some key specs for fast reference; The body makes use of a BSA threaded 83mm BB shell with decrease ISCG05 tabs, surprisingly runs Enhance 148mm rear spacing, and accepts 31.6mm seat posts. Max tire clearance is 29×2.5”, though Forbidden recommends 2.4”.
Suspension:
When growing the kinematics for the Supernought, Forbidden’s downhill racers requested for extra traction and sensitivity. The corporate gave this bike its personal leverage curve and braking traits optimized for DH racing. They are saying the Supernought encourages you to remain off the brakes longer, however when you need to squeeze ‘em it stays extremely composed.
The V2 Trifecta linkage is designed to gobble up roots and rocks so you may cost downhill and tackle tough strains with ease. The axle path chart reveals the wheel strikes rearward by 34mm at 160-170mm journey.
Matching the racer’s need for elevated sensitivity, the leverage chart reveals a reasonably linear curve till it ramps up for the final little bit of journey.
Geometry:
Supernought frames are available in sizes S1-S4 masking riders from 5’2” to six’6”. Following Forbidden’s ‘One Trip’ philosophy, the Supernought’s rear ends develop proportionally with every bigger body dimension so riders of all sizes get the identical journey traits.
MX Geometry
See the geo chart for all of the numbers, however listed here are some key specs: The Supernought’s head tube angle is 63.1°, whereas the efficient seat tube angle is 75.8°. Attain numbers vary from 420-488mm, and the proportional rear finish lengths differ fairly a bit from 431mm to 475mm. BB top is constant throughout the board at 350mm.
One fascinating be aware is that standover top additionally varies, rising 8-10mm between every dimension. Some manufacturers have moved to maintaining standover heights as constant as potential whereas the attain grows, however Forbidden’s bigger sizes do stand a bit (not drastically) taller.
29” Geometry
Going to a full 29” setup alters the Supernought’s geometry in just a few methods. First off it makes the pinnacle angle barely steeper at 63.5°, and the seat mast angle bumps as much as 76.3°. Attain grows a bit with the larger wheelset, starting from 425-492mm. With the 29” dropouts, the rear finish size stays the identical because the MX bikes. BB top sits a bit increased at 356mm, however standover heights don’t change between the MX and full niner configurations.
Video by Liam Morgan, Max McCulloch.
The Supernought body package sells for $4299.Apart from stating solely the 27.5” dropouts are presently accessible, information on what else the body kits embody was a bit scant…
Forbidden is providing the Supernought in two body coloration choices: VOL. 4 and White Noise. Body kits at the moment are accessible globally by Forbidden sellers and distributor companions.
