Chris’s Forbidden Druid V2 Bike Check
I’ve been a Forbidden Bike Company fanboy since throwing a leg over the V1 Druid three years ago. When the time came to move on from my beloved Dreadnought, hopping onto the refreshed V2 Druid platform made a ton of sense.
I’ve been blown away by how fun this bike is to ride. Though I’ve only been out a dozen times or so, it’s clear that Forbidden has refined their concept of the Druid into an exceptionally well-rounded trail bike. It’s perfect for sampling everything the Comox Valley has to offer, and makes me want to keep pedaling back up for more.
Brakes
Pedals
Pedals: Shimano Saint
Grips
They didn’t make it on the bike for this shoot, but these were quickly replaced by my trusty favourite ODI Vapor grips
Featured Components
Bottle Cage
I lovingly move this ultralight and indestructible titanium bottle cage from bike to bike, but you’d never know it with how flawless it continues to look.
SRAM Transmission drivetrain
SRAM GX AXS Transmission
I was itching to try SRAM’s new direct mount system and so far it has not dissapointed!
Wheelset
29″ NOBL G2 TR37 rims with silver Hope Pro5 hubs. The final touch was custom, frame-matched rim graphics, of course!
