Tags: Forbidden
Matt Beer
Today
First Ride: Forbidden Dreadnought V2 - More Travel & Longer Chainstays
The Dreadnought has been fully overhauled for 2024.
ForbiddenBike
Today
Must Watch: Alex Storr Ripping Home Turf on the Dreadnought V2
Alex Storr putting the Dreadnought V2 through its paces on greasy trails.
Rider-Resilience
Feb 23, 2024
Nils Amelinckx - Forbidden Bike Raffle in His Memory
One of Nils’ final wishes was that Laura and his two small children continued to go on adventures; pushing their boundaries and living life to the full.
ForbiddenBike
Mar 27, 2024
Video: Vinny Armstong Hangs It Out During Her BC Summer in 'Shimmer'
Always massive style from Vinny.
ForbiddenBike
Mar 7, 2024
Video: Brook Macdonald Smashing Trails Aboard His New Supernought DH
The Bulldog's rowdy style is always fun to watch.
Graham Agassiz Signs with Forbidden Bikes
Ed Spratt
Feb 2, 2024
Brook Macdonald Confirms Signing with Forbidden Bikes
Brook has confirmed he will be racing the Supernought DH bike at this year's World Cups.
ForbiddenBike
Jan 31, 2024
Video: Alex Storr Tames the Slop in 'Straight Outta Wrexham'
Hitting ruts and slippery lines.
ForbiddenBike
Jan 17, 2024
Video: Whistler Bike Park Shapes with Harry Barrett in 'Ambiance'
Only 127 days until bike park season returns...
ForbiddenBike
Jan 10, 2024
Video: Huge Airs, Heavy Metal, & Denim with Billy Spurway in 'Now and Then'
What's not to love about that combination?
ForbiddenBike
Dec 20, 2023
Video: Sophie Perrault Pushes Her Limits in “Mais J'ai Peur”
"Try something new, scare yourself. It’s fun."
ForbiddenBike
Dec 7, 2023
Forbidden Announces Details for New Supernought DH Bike
No more guessing what the name, chainstay lengths, or head tube angles are. Just the facts, tables, and graphs.
ForbiddenBike
Nov 23, 2023
Video: Raising The Next Generation in ‘Frères’
The future is bright with these ones.
ForbiddenBike
Oct 18, 2023
Video: Liam Baylis, Dylan Siggers & Crew Hit Crankworx Whistler in "It's Fun."
The Forbidden crew make the annual pilgrimage to Whistler.
ForbiddenBike
Sep 12, 2023
Video: Nic Court Has a Pefect Summer Ride in 'Brain Freeze'
Making the most of the last days of summer.
ForbiddenBike
Aug 30, 2023
Video: Liam Baylis & Friends Ride the Calgary Stampede in “Cosplay”
Saddle up.
Video: Forbidden UK Ambassadors Have A "Field Day" In The Forest Of Dean
What the UK lacks in vert it makes up for in craft and creativity.
ForbiddenBike
Aug 15, 2023
Video: Coast Gravity Daydreams with Dillon Butcher and Harry Barrett
A private bike park day is about as close to perfect as you can get.
Matt Beer
Jul 31, 2023
Bike Check: Rhys Verner's Forbidden Druid Enduro Race Build
Not your average trail bike.
ForbiddenBike
Jul 20, 2023
Video: Life Advice & Trail Bike Madness in 'Quit Your Job'
Seeking legendary free-ride gems in Fernie, B.C.
ForbiddenBike
Jul 17, 2023
Video: Brock Hawes Goes Huge 'Double Or Nothing'
Finding doubles where no one has any business finding doubles.
Video: Life Advice with Dylan Siggers in 'Have a Vitamin'
Fair warning: this will probably make you want to move to the island.
Video: Vinny Armstrong Goes Big in NZ
ForbiddenBike
Jun 2, 2023
Video: Milton McConville Surfin' Turf In 'Side Hits 003'
Side hits are rad, and so is this riding.
Henry Quinney
May 11, 2023
Video: We Discuss The Only True Standard In Mountain Biking | Pinkbike Magazine Show Ep. 8
Dario and Kaz join Henry in Squamish to talk the normal mix of tech, trends, and nonsense.
Matt Beer
May 9, 2023
First Ride: Forbidden Druid V2 - High Pivot Evolution
Forbidden's 130mm trail bike has received a new suspension layout and updated geometry.
ForbiddenBike
May 9, 2023
Video: Supernatural Speed on Forbidden's New Druid in 'Summoning'
Also some druids holding hands in the forest.
ForbiddenBike
Apr 11, 2023
Video: Alex Storr Rips Sloppy North Wales Steeps In “His Bread and Butter”
For Alex Storr, his bread and butter is riding anything on two wheels, and having a damn good time doing it.
ForbiddenBike
Mar 16, 2023
Video: Rowdy Sends in Southern England with Billy Spurway
Billy Spurway tears up his local trails in southern England.
ForbiddenBike
Mar 9, 2023
Video: Forbidden's Synthesis Team Welcomes New DH Junior Jon Mozell
Magnus Manson and team mechanic Antman help get new team rider Jon Mozell up to speed at the legendary Mount Prevost.
ForbiddenBike
Feb 28, 2023
Video: 'Something In The Water' Announces New Rider For Forbidden
Young buck Zachary Rebitt joins the Forbidden Synthesis Factory Team
ForbiddenBike
Feb 15, 2023
Video: 60 Seconds of Dillon Butcher at Mount Prevost
Sit back and enjoy. It's only a minute after all. Your work can wait.
ForbiddenBike
Jan 30, 2023
Video: Forbidden Welcomes Emmy Lan To The Forbidden Synthesis Factory Team
Forbidden welcome Emmy to the team with some chilly local shake-down laps.
ForbiddenBike
Dec 21, 2022
Video: Forbidden Announces New Dreadnought Team Edition Bike
This team replica build is limited to just 200 units.
ForbiddenBike
Nov 2, 2022
Video: The Forbidden Synthesis Team Encounter Snow & Crocodiles at the Final EWS Rounds
Join Rhys Verner and Alex Storr in Crans Montana then Loudenvielle.
Matt Wragg
Oct 14, 2022
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Ideas About Chainstay Length
As reaches have grown, what we think of as "short" and "long" chainstays needs to start shifting as well.
ForbiddenBike
Oct 12, 2022
Video: Magnus Manson in ‘Perseverance’ & Cancer Recovery Fundraiser
After more than a year of battling, Magnus' cancer is in remission.
Ed Spratt
Sep 29, 2022
Rhys Verner & Alex Storr's Custom Forbidden Dreadnoughts for the Trophy of Nations
Maple leaves and British racing green for the last big enduro race of the seasons.
ForbiddenBike
Aug 21, 2022
Video: Connor Fearon Gets Up to Speed on Forbidden's New DH Bike
Connor had a lot to process leading into rounds four and five of the series.
ForbiddenBike
Jul 14, 2022
Video: The Forbidden Synthesis Team Hit The Road & Take on EWS Rounds One & Two
The EWS returned to where it last left off and the root and rut laden Tweed Valley in Scotland.
Matt Beer
Jul 7, 2022
Spotted: Forbidden's Downhill Bike In Action - Lenzerheide DH World Cup 2022
The long-rumored DH bike from Forbidden has finally emerged.
Race Face
May 24, 2022
Video: Celeste Pomerantz Bikes, Skis & Surfs on Vancouver Island in 'A Good Day'
Celeste Pomerantz does 'the Trifecta' and skis, bikes and surf on the same day on the island.
Video: Forbidden's Andrew Clark Blasting Berms in NZ
ForbiddenBike
May 14, 2022
Photo Story: Crisp & Frosty at Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington Bike Park
Some stunning shots, and undoubtedly some cold hands.
ForbiddenBike
May 3, 2022
Video: An Ode to the Bike Park with Magnus Manson, Dillon Butcher, Harry Barrett & Nic Court
A season-ender to remember at Mount Washington, complete with snow.
Ed Spratt
Mar 28, 2022
Bike Check: Comparing Connor Fearon & Magnus Manson's Dual Crown Forbidden Dreadnoughts
Forbidden doesn't have a dedicated DH bike yet, but the Dreadnought sure looks good with a dual crown fork.
ForbiddenBike
Mar 15, 2022
Video: Forbidden Welcomes Alex Storr to The Team
Alex began making a name for himself last year, while in the U21 ranks of the EWS.
ForbiddenBike
Mar 1, 2022
Video: Pre-Season Shredding with Connor Fearon
Flat pedals and that ruthlessly aggressive riding style.
ForbiddenBike
Feb 4, 2022
Video: Wild Times in Wales with Seth Barrett
Seth Barrett takes a spin on all kinds of Welsh backcountry trails.
ForbiddenBike
Jan 28, 2022
Video: Finding Flow in Squamish with Rhys Verner
Rhys' hometown of Squamish, BC is the ideal playground for an enduro racer.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 6, 2022
Forbidden Launches New Downhill Team with Connor Fearon
Fearon finds a home on the new team.
Ed Spratt
Nov 29, 2021
Burning Question: 7 Brands That Haven't Released an eMTB Yet
The financial, environmental and supply chain issues surrounding eMTB production.
Seb Stott
Aug 16, 2021
Review: Forbidden Dreadnought
The Dreadnought has the manners of a bigger bike, but its 151mm of travel doesn't quite deliver the same performance as longer travel options.
RideWrap HQ
Jul 19, 2021
RideWrap Supports Forbidden Synthesis EWS Team for 2021
Magnus Manson rips the new bike.
ForbiddenBike
Jun 28, 2021
Video: The Forbidden Dreadnought Gets Rowdy in Nelson, BC in ‘Let It Run’
Nelson’s trails are loaded with everything you’ll ever need to scare yourself.
ForbiddenBike
Jun 14, 2021
Video: Forbidden Announces Mixed Wheel Druid GX Ziggy Edition
The Druid GX 'Ziggy Edition' is Forbidden's first out-of-the-box, ready-to-rip, mixed wheel size bike.
Sarah Moore
Jun 4, 2021
Bike Check: 'Hometown Hero' Forbidden Druid is a Tribute to the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames
The design for Stephane Pelletier's Forbidden Druid is based on the NHL’s Calgary Flames “Blasty” Jerseys worn from 1998-2006.
Sarah Moore
Apr 21, 2021
Video: Forbidden Announces All-Canadian Synthesis Team with Magnus Manson, Rhys Verner & Jack Menzies
An all-Canadian roster with a core focus on the Enduro World Series for 2021.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 3, 2021
Good Month / Bad Month: DH Bike Reviews, Prototypes, Theft, & Litigation
February was a wild month in the mountain bike world...
Mike Kazimer
Feb 3, 2021
First Ride: 2021 Forbidden Dreadnought - Ready for Anything
Forbidden are back with the Dreadnought, the eagerly anticipated, longer travel follow up to the Druid.
ForbiddenBike
Feb 3, 2021
Video: Christening the Forbidden Dreadnought in Nelson, BC
Loam, crashes, jumps, and the Queen of England...
Ed Spratt
Dec 7, 2020
Lewis Buchanan Parts Way with Forbidden as a Frame Sponsor for 2021
Buchanan apparently has a more long term deal in the works for 2021 and beyond.
ForbiddenBike
Nov 12, 2020
Video: Mullet Madness in the Tweed Valley with Lewis Buchanan
EWS Racer Lewis Buchanan hits some of the Tweed Valley's finest trails using Forbidden's Ziggy Link.
Sarah Moore
Oct 14, 2020
Tech Briefing: MTB Handguards, New & Updated Bikes, Winter Apparel, & More - October 2020
All the latest tech from the last month.
ForbiddenBike
Sep 25, 2020
Forbidden Launches Druid XT Complete Builds in the UK
You can now purchase the Forbidden Druid with a full XT build and SLX builds will be coming soon.
Ed Spratt
Sep 19, 2020
Bike Check: Lewis Buchanan's Prototype Forbidden Race Bike - EWS Pietra Ligure 2020
Another look at the upcoming long travel Forbidden.
Daniel Sapp
Aug 17, 2020
Updated With Video: Forbidden Bike Company's New Longer Travel Bike
The totally new bike is in the final stages of testing.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 3, 2020
Video: Forbidden Bike Co. Announce Complete Druid Builds & 3 New Frame Colors
Forbidden are now offering an XT and SLX complete build for their Druid bike along with new frame color options.
ForbiddenBike
Jun 3, 2020
Video: Forbidden Bike Co. Announce Two Complete Druid Builds
Full builds now available for the first time for Forbidden.
ForbiddenBike
May 8, 2020
Forbidden Bike Co. Introduce Ziggy Link For Mullet Conversions
The Ziggy Link recalibrates the Druid’s geometry for a smaller rear wheel.
HKT Products Ltd
Mar 20, 2020
Podcast: Lewis Buchanan Talks About Building His Own Programme, New Bikes & New Goals
Lewis has put together his own race program for 2020 which includes riding for Vancouver Island-based Forbidden Bikes and support from various other brands.
ForbiddenBike
Feb 27, 2020
Video: Lewis Buchanan to Ride for Forbidden Bike Company in 2020
Lewis Buchanan tears into 2020 with Forbidden Bike Company.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 28, 2020
5 Bikes From the House Show 2020
5 sweet builds on display at the House Show.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 3, 2019
Review: Forbidden's New High Pivot Trail Bike - the 2019 Druid
The Druid has 130mm of rear travel, 29" wheels, and a high pivot suspension design.