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Forbidden Druid & Druid E Mountain Bikes

Collections Forbidden Druid & Druid E Mountain Bikes

Forbidden Druid mountain bike and Forbidden Druid E electric mountain bike on technical trail terrain

Forbidden Druid E & Druid Trail Bikes

Avinox-powered Druid E electric mountain bikes and high-pivot Druid trail bikes built around Forbidden’s Trifecta suspension platform for fast climbing, confident descending and serious technical trail riding.

The Forbidden Druid collection now puts the spotlight firmly on the new Druid E: a full-power electric mountain bike platform that brings Forbidden’s high-pivot Trifecta suspension together with the latest Avinox motor systems, four distinct build tiers and a choice of 600Wh or 800Wh batteries.

Alongside it sits the analogue Druid trail bike, so this page now covers both sides of the family: riders looking for a lively high-pivot trail MTB, and riders who want serious motor support without giving up the composed, technical ride feel that makes a Forbidden stand out.

Forbidden Druid E high-pivot frame and Avinox M2S drive system detail

New-generation Druid E builds

The 2026 Druid E range moves to four build tiers with Avinox M2S on Tier 1 and 2, Avinox M2 on Tier 3 and 4, and full-travel 150mm rear / 160mm front suspension across the line-up.

Forbidden Druid high-pivot suspension and idler system detail

High-pivot Trifecta suspension

The Forbidden Druid uses a high-pivot suspension platform that creates a rearward axle path for improved momentum, traction and control through square-edge hits and rough ground.

Forbidden Druid CorE trail bike shredding a corner on an enduro trail

Still backed up by the analogue Druid

This collection still includes the regular Druid too, giving riders a choice between pure trail-bike simplicity and a far more powerful Druid E built for longer, harder and faster rides.

Key features across the Druid range

The modern Druid line-up now spans a proven analogue trail bike and a much more prominent full-power Druid E family, all tied together by Forbidden’s high-pivot ride feel, purposeful geometry and hard-riding design approach.

High-pivot Trifecta suspension

The defining feature of the Druid platform is Forbidden’s high-pivot Trifecta layout. It helps the rear wheel move more effectively through repeated impacts, bringing a ride feel that stays calm and controlled when the trail gets rough.

Druid E now takes centre stage

For 2026, the Druid E is no longer split into LitE and CorE versions. Instead, every build gets the same 150mm rear and 160mm front travel package, making the range easier to understand while keeping the focus on motor, battery and spec level.

Avinox M2S and M2 motor options

Tier 1 and Tier 2 models use the Avinox M2S system, while Tier 3 and Tier 4 use Avinox M2. That gives the range a clear split between top-end output and more accessible full-power performance, while keeping the same modern display, control and assist-mode ecosystem throughout.

600Wh or 800Wh battery choice

Riders can choose between 600Wh and 800Wh battery options depending on whether they want a slightly lighter-feeling setup or maximum range for bigger days and more uplift-style laps under power.

Real-world details that suit hard riding

From the e-bike-specific idler concept and long-travel chassis to the analogue Druid’s proven trail manners, this is still a range aimed at riders who value durability, descending control and a bike that feels built for proper mountain riding rather than easy showroom talking points.

Why choose a Forbidden Druid E?

The new Forbidden Druid E will appeal to riders who want more than just big numbers on a spec sheet. Yes, the new Avinox systems bring serious power, but what makes the bike interesting is how that power sits inside a chassis that is already known for traction, composure and a very distinctive high-pivot ride feel.

If you want an electric mountain bike that can climb hard, stay planted through rough ground and still feel lively enough to push on technical trails, the Druid E makes a strong case for itself. For more help comparing categories and ride styles, see our electric mountain bike guide.

Forbidden Druid E Tier 1 next to a river

Druid E power, battery options and build structure

The headline change for 2026 is the move to Avinox M2S and Avinox M2 motor systems. Tier 1 and Tier 2 use M2S, rated at 1300W and 130Nm, with up to 150Nm in boost. Tier 3 and Tier 4 use M2, rated at 1100W and 110Nm, with up to 125Nm in boost. Across the range you still get Eco, Auto, Trail, Turbo and Boost modes, plus touchscreen controls and navigation through third-party apps.

Battery choice is now a useful part of the Druid E story too, with 600Wh and 800Wh options available depending on how you want to balance range and overall feel. Build kits scale clearly through the line-up as well, from RockShox Base and SRAM Eagle70 T-Type on Tier 4, right up to Fox Factory, SRAM X0 T-Type AXS and carbon wheels on Tier 1.

Forbidden Druid E electric mountain bike whip jump in the woods

What changes as you move up the range

The biggest change on this page is that the Druid E now has a much clearer four-tier structure. Rather than splitting the e-bike range into LitE and CorE, Forbidden now gives every Druid E the same long-travel chassis, with the main differences coming from motor output, battery choice and component level.

ModelWhat to expect
DruidThe regular Forbidden Druid remains the analogue option in the collection. It is the one for riders who want the Druid’s high-pivot trail-bike ride feel without motor support, keeping the page broad enough to cover both traditional and electric mountain bike buyers.
Druid E Tier 4Tier 4 is the entry point into the new Druid E family, using the Avinox M2 motor with RockShox Base suspension, SRAM Eagle70 T-Type drivetrain, SRAM DB4 brakes and Crankbrothers alloy wheels. It is the most accessible way into the platform while keeping the same core chassis and travel package.
Druid E Tier 3Tier 3 also uses the Avinox M2 motor but steps up to RockShox Select+ suspension, SRAM Eagle90 T-Type drivetrain and SRAM Maven Base brakes. It makes sense for riders who want the newer chassis and motor package with a more performance-focused spec.
Druid E Tier 2Tier 2 moves onto the more powerful Avinox M2S motor and pairs it with Fox Factory suspension, SRAM GX T-Type AXS drivetrain, SRAM Maven Silver brakes and Crankbrothers alloy wheels. It is the sweet spot for riders who want top-end motor output without going all the way to the flagship build.
Druid E Tier 1Tier 1 is the premium Druid E build, combining the Avinox M2S motor with Fox Factory suspension, SRAM X0 T-Type AXS drivetrain, SRAM Maven Ultimate brakes and Crankbrothers carbon wheels. This is the full-fat, no-apologies version of the new Druid E.

To browse more from the brand, explore the full Forbidden bikes range or compare with our wider mountain bikes and electric mountain bikes categories.

Druid FAQs

Looking at the Forbidden Druid range for trail riding or electric mountain bike riding? These quick answers focus on the new Druid E direction as well as the analogue Druid. For broader buying advice, visit our electric mountain bike guide.

What is the Forbidden Druid E?

The Forbidden Druid E is the full-power electric mountain bike branch of the Druid family. For 2026 it moves to a simpler four-tier line-up, all using the same 150mm rear / 160mm front chassis, with build level, motor choice and battery option doing most of the differentiating.

What is the difference between Avinox M2S and Avinox M2 on the Druid E?

On the Druid E, Tier 1 and Tier 2 use Avinox M2S, while Tier 3 and Tier 4 use Avinox M2. In simple terms, M2S is the higher-output option, while M2 gives you a slightly more accessible full-power setup lower down the range.

What makes the Forbidden Druid different from other mountain bikes?

The standout feature is Forbidden’s high-pivot Trifecta suspension layout. It gives the bike a distinctive balance of traction, composure and momentum through rough ground, which is a big part of why the Druid and Druid E feel different from more conventional trail and eMTB designs.

Shop Druid models

Shop the full Forbidden Druid range below, with the new Druid E electric mountain bikes now taking centre stage alongside the analogue Druid trail bike. If you are still comparing options, it can also be helpful to browse our wider mountain bike and electric mountain bike categories.
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