Forbidden Bike Co. Druid CorE 3 Complete E-Bike
Forbidden Druid E – Full-Power, Full Control
The Forbidden Druid E is the electrified evolution of Forbidden’s high-pivot trail platform, available in two dialed-in versions: the lightweight, agile Druid LitE and the big-hitting Druid CorE. Built around the all-new Trifecta V3 suspension and powered by the advanced Avinox drive system, the Druid E delivers intuitive ride quality, seamless power delivery, and real trail capability. This is a full-power e-MTB that climbs efficiently, descends aggressively, and handles like a true mountain bike, not just an e-bike with a motor.
Avinox Drive System – Power Where It Counts
The Druid E’s Avinox drive unit delivers up to 120Nm of torque and 1000W peak power, making it one of the most capable and responsive motors on the market. Paired with either a 800Wh battery, it offers fast-charging performance and long-range confidence. A full-color OLED touchscreen display and companion mobile app allow riders to customize assist modes and monitor real-time ride data, while wireless controls and clean integration keep the cockpit distraction-free.
Trail or Enduro, You Choose
Both versions of the Druid E are built to shred, but each has a different feel. The Druid CorE is the brawler of the two, with 150mm rear, 160mm front travel, and an 800Wh battery, all tuned for all-day missions and aggressive descending, just under 50 lbs. These bikes are equiped with options that feature proportional geometry and multiple build kits to suit your riding style.
High-Pivot Handling, Electrified
Forbidden’s Trifecta V3 suspension brings the proven high-pivot ride feel to the e-MTB world. With revised kinematics, a lighter carbon rocker link, and updated idler pulley design, the Druid E pedals smoothly, soaks up chunky terrain, and maintains traction in all the right places. The mixed-wheel setup and proportional sizing ensure confident handling, while steep seat angles and short cranks keep climbing efficient, even with the added power.
Features
- Avinox Drive System - Developed by DJI, lightweight 2.5 kg motor delivering 105Nm of continuous torque, 120Nm on boost, and up to 1000W of peak power.
- Proportional Sizing - “OneRide” geo with size-specific rear centers and seat angles
- Fast Charging - Charge from 0–75% in just 90 minutes.
- OLED Touchscreen Display - Full-color 2-inch display with wireless controls and deep customization via the Avinox mobile app.
- Trifecta V3 Suspension - Updated high-pivot layout with refined kinematics, carbon rocker link, and increased seatpost insertion.
- Proportional Sizing - Forbidden’s OneRide geometry adapts reach, seat angle, and rear center to each frame size for balanced handling.
- Water Bottle Clearance - Every frame size fits a full-size 26oz bottle, even with a piggyback shock.
Tech Specs
| Frame Material: | Carbon |
| Wheel Size: | Mixed: 29" front/27.5" rear |
| Rear Axle Standard: | 12x148mm Boost |
| Rear Shock: | RockShox Vivid Select+ |
| Rear Shock Size: | 210mm x 55mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel: | 150mm |
| Headset: | FSA Orbit ZS Headset |
| Headset Standard: | ZS44mm/ZS56mm |
| Fork: | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Fork Axle: | 15x110mm Boost |
| Wheelset: | Race Face ARC OFFSET |
| Front Tire: | Maxxis High Roller - 3C MaxxGrip - EXO+ |
| Rear Tire: | Maxxis Minion DHR2 - 3C MaxxTerra - DD |
| Crankset: | Praxis EC-Type 2 Alloy |
| Bottom Bracket: | Avinox |
| Chain: | SRAM GX Transmission Flattop - 12speed |
| Rear Derailleur: | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type 12speed |
| Cassette: | SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 10-52T 12speed |
| Seatpost: | TranzX +RAD Travel Adjust Dropper |
| Seat Post Diameter: | 31.6mm |
| Seat Post Clamp: | Forbidden |
| Seat Post Clamp Diameter: | 34.9mm |
| Seat: | Forbidden |
| Shifters: | SRAM Eagle 90 |
| Handlebar: | Forbidden |
| Stem: | Forbidden |
| Grips: | Forbidden |
| Brakes: | SRAM Maven 4-Piston |
| Motor: | Avinox M1 |
| Maximum Power Output: | 1000 watts peak power |
| Maximum Motor Torque: | 105 Nm |
| Battery: | Avinox Integrated Li-ion Battery | Voltage 35.9 V | Protection Rating IP56 | Capacity 22.3 Ah |
| Battery Wattage: | 800 Wh |
| Intended Use: | AM/Enduro, Trail/AM |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
Specs subject to change without notice. Please check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date information.
Geometry
mm / inches
Sizing
cm / ft
| Size | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height (cm) | 158 - 168 | 168 - 178 | 178 - 188 | 188 - 198 |