Forbidden Druid // Bike Review

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@SpencerAstraPOV
@SpencerAstraPOV 4 ай бұрын
It was awesome to finally try this bike out! The lack of chain slap was so impressive! 🔊👌🏻
@SpencerDaglio
@SpencerDaglio 4 ай бұрын
How does it feel cause I might buy one like how is it to ride and anything that rly stands out just curious
@nicholashines7686
@nicholashines7686 4 ай бұрын
I LOVE FREEHUB REVIEW SEASON!!!!
@livefreeandshred9818
@livefreeandshred9818 4 ай бұрын
I’m located in New England, specifically New Hampshire, I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my Druid v2. It’s the perfect trail bike for around here.
@j.e.s.4121
@j.e.s.4121 4 ай бұрын
Amazing. This dude provides one of the most interesting and useful bike reviews I’ve ever come across while doing the research. Talent. Impressive. One of the best MTB vids since his last one. Thanks.
@ki77u_freerides68
@ki77u_freerides68 4 ай бұрын
One of the best bikes I’ve ever had. Absolutely agree on how quiet it is
@cabbage9720
@cabbage9720 4 ай бұрын
Are you getting the chain slapping around on the bottom of the chainring?
@streighty
@streighty 3 ай бұрын
Agree. I am loving mine. Came off a Stumpy EVO and this is more composed, smoother, and the way it places me forward is so nice. I felt like the stumpy had such a narrow spot to be, yet this bike has a much larger range of being in the sweet spot and not an effort to stay there. I am running a 160 Lyrik and it performed great in Whistler and Squamish. It climbs better than the stumpy too, despite being heavier. Much better at dealing with square edge hits. No regrets with this purchase.
@CaliforniaRiding
@CaliforniaRiding 4 ай бұрын
Be nice if you could get on that 2024 HP Norco Optic/Sight after this comparison.. 👍 Great review as always 👏 👏
@michaeltheodorakis9473
@michaeltheodorakis9473 4 ай бұрын
Simply the best Bike I’ve ever owned. At 120kg I decided to go for a 160mm Zeb up front. Just butter everywhere…..
@vrwgq3q
@vrwgq3q 4 ай бұрын
Out of all the recent iterations of bikes, this one impresses me the most. It’s not stupid hardcore like a pole and yet not only modern but probably the most unique and maybe functional suspension while everyone seems to be gravitating back to 4 bar/horst
@DaBinChe
@DaBinChe 2 ай бұрын
but this is a 4bar/horst...modified, kinda inverted
@DJH3891
@DJH3891 24 күн бұрын
These trails are crazy fun and beautiful 😍
@jonthesailorman
@jonthesailorman 4 ай бұрын
Would love to see how it compares with setup MX.
@paul4292
@paul4292 4 ай бұрын
Damn those trails look amazing
@user-xq5rp9fm1p
@user-xq5rp9fm1p 4 ай бұрын
These bikes are super fun! It's like they took a dh bike and re-molded it into a nimble super capable trail bike. The rear traction is next level and they really smooth out the chatter. Super solid feeling frame and something you can totally hammer on and be confident that you won't be sliding all over the place. But yes, you do pay for it with a drop in pedaling efficiency...People have estimated it to be only a 2% drop, but I'd say it's closer to 10% once you start getting on the steeper grades. Still worth it though if your climbs aren't super treacherous and your decents are rowdy and slightly demanding. And you can definitely get around this by weight-weenieing the components, but of course...$$$ Awesome review, it's almost the perfect bike for the PNW!
@grantwilliams2912
@grantwilliams2912 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for creating the review.. Nxt bike I think
@Jackofafewtrades
@Jackofafewtrades 4 ай бұрын
Mind clueing us in to your camera and settings? It's so rare to see such smooth, crisp action camera footage. Phenomenal review, and I'm not even interested in this bike or any other full sus bike, as a dirt jumper.
@OverTheHillMTBAU
@OverTheHillMTBAU 4 ай бұрын
I also couldn't believe how smooth and stable the camera was. Are you using a gimbal? It looks like a computer game. Also fantastic review.
@finroddd
@finroddd Ай бұрын
Good review as always! Any chance to see you on Forbidden Dreadnought v2 soon? I am asking because I am really interested with bike that have as plush as possible rear sus (especially on high speed brake bumps, rocks and roots) and Forbidden bikes look like such.
@Pienimusta
@Pienimusta 4 ай бұрын
Interesting to see so many trail bikes "downsizing", especially in the rear. Spectral, Jeffsy, Druid, etc.
@paul4292
@paul4292 4 ай бұрын
In two years they go back up and tell people its better so they can sell new bikes. Business strategy
@MarioXcore1
@MarioXcore1 4 ай бұрын
that new Forekaster punches hard, good tire
@DandyHippo
@DandyHippo 4 ай бұрын
THIS GOES HARD!!
@brucesavory3257
@brucesavory3257 4 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the review. What was the second trail you rode after Dad Bod?
@ridemx323
@ridemx323 4 ай бұрын
Curious about how you setup the suspension. Recommended settings vs what you landed on.
@rzicc
@rzicc 4 ай бұрын
why?
@caspian5473
@caspian5473 4 ай бұрын
First! Amazing review as always! 🤩
@CarlHerbst
@CarlHerbst 4 ай бұрын
My Druid v1 ruined me for always wanting a silent bike (downhill anyway)
@mateuszstanislaw
@mateuszstanislaw 4 ай бұрын
I would love to see YT izzo on those trails
@Ariautoace
@Ariautoace 4 ай бұрын
This is the V2?
@burkebair
@burkebair 4 ай бұрын
That's what the video description says.
@SpencerAstraPOV
@SpencerAstraPOV 4 ай бұрын
Yes
@PNW_66
@PNW_66 4 ай бұрын
Sick, been waiting for this one. Between the Druid V2 and Bronson MX (v4/4.1) which would you rank as a better “all-arounder” for the PNW?
@adoonjackson2605
@adoonjackson2605 4 ай бұрын
Druid just works better on the roots and the little bit of brake squat helps a lot when things get steep
@AirArc
@AirArc 4 ай бұрын
I just sold my Bronson mx because the v2 feels so much better to me. I think its 2 things, the seat angle/dropper angle are actual #'s, so when you make seat dropper adjustments there arent large movements fore and aft like the bronsons virtual angles promote. The other thing is the high pivot long stay which just works great. I cant feel any drag or noise from the extra gear. Takes a bit for the transmission chain to loosen up and quiet down , but when it does......... best bike Ive ever owned hands down. O, im in the Fernie area so trails are sorta kinda similar to PNW trails.
@Coors1974
@Coors1974 4 ай бұрын
New top fuel test please
@r.handerlie9607
@r.handerlie9607 4 ай бұрын
Anyone have thoughts on this vs Evil Offering LS? Want to go off the beaten path for my next bike
@tomriley_bike
@tomriley_bike 4 ай бұрын
They're both very different. This bike being a high pivot and the Evil being a linkage driven single pivot. I haven't owned a Forbidden but it was definitely in the running when I was looking to get my next bike. I went with the Offering V2 over the Gen1 Druid, purely because a lot of reviews said it was more poppy than the Forbidden. The Evil pedals amazingly well, probably the best pedalling bike I ever owned in fact. I no longer have the Offering V2 but I do have the Insurgent MX and honestly it does everything.
@tomriley_bike
@tomriley_bike 4 ай бұрын
....and two weeks later, I have just placed an order for a Druid V2 - I cannot wait to pick it up.
@r.handerlie9607
@r.handerlie9607 4 ай бұрын
@@tomriley_bike Nice, enjoy!
@tomriley_bike
@tomriley_bike 4 ай бұрын
@@r.handerlie9607 Thanks dude, I'm sure I'll do a quick little first ride video on it, just on some local trails.
@dom_says
@dom_says 2 ай бұрын
@@tomriley_bike came here to ask how you like the Druid V2 + Insurgent combo? I have a Wreckoning LS in my stable and I'm curious how you feel the Druid V2 goes along with it and if you feel a lot of overlap? I'm cross shopping the Druid V2, Trail 429, Tallboy, and other bikes in the range and it seems like the Druid V2 gets a bit close to the Wreckoning/Insurgent in some ways despite the travel numbers. While the Wreckoning/Insurgent is on the more "playful" side of a longer travel enduro rig that pedals very well with shorter chainstays, it seems the Druid V2 is a shorter travel Trail/AM bike that pedals well but has lots of stability and punches above its travel numbers. Any thoughts would be much appreciated as I may pull the trigger on a Druid V2 frameset and build it up!
@sgt.sender1
@sgt.sender1 4 ай бұрын
Looks nice but holy hell the price tag on these is insane.
@TheMTBRider96
@TheMTBRider96 4 ай бұрын
it's a shame it's pretty noisy up the hill, cause it rides great!
@Mike_Rides_Bike
@Mike_Rides_Bike 6 күн бұрын
Stunningly made shots! Love how you present the bike. I bought it now and put it through hell over 3.000km - if you're curious - here's my honest opinion kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Snd2Z9aq2Ih6Msi=rECwqrkeUiXxcwUU
@justinfournier1285
@justinfournier1285 4 ай бұрын
Yeah ummmm Spencer…. I’m gonna need you to stop making reviews, I can’t handle buying bikes as fast as you recommend them.
@alexgordon8277
@alexgordon8277 4 ай бұрын
I love your videos, but man, if you could dial down the "just like" a little bit...
@petedog9581
@petedog9581 4 ай бұрын
More junk to go wrong. High pivot/short travel? I rarely get chain slap on my Horst Link Rocky Instinct. I like the riding, but every bike he rides is the best bike ever.
@sagebrush3222
@sagebrush3222 4 ай бұрын
Bro the hype is real! I’ve owned an instinct and this bike blows it out of the water on the descents and technical climbs! The idler pulley is maybe and extra 10 minutes of cleaning every 50 or so miles , and the noise while climbing is kinda annoying , but for me the trade offs are more than worth it
@petedog9581
@petedog9581 4 ай бұрын
@@sagebrush3222 I don’t live in mountains. My descents are steep and short. I like the versatility of a Horst link more linear progression. Too many links and pivots mean more wear and upkeep. It is just a fact. Give me an update in 2 years ion maintenance cost. I have been on Horst stuff for 20 years without much cost nor upkeep… and reliability.
@sagebrush3222
@sagebrush3222 4 ай бұрын
The druid has 4 pivots 1 link plus the mounts, if i’m looking at the same instinct im counting 4 pivots 1 link plus shock mounts
@DaBinChe
@DaBinChe 2 ай бұрын
@@petedog9581 The Druid is a 4bar modified Horst link, kinda inverted
@TFritz82
@TFritz82 Ай бұрын
​@@petedog9581so far after over 800 miles of use, I've changed two bearings at the upper arm/seatstay and a chain. Nothing else!
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