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2025 Forbidden Supernought

Downhill

The 2025 Forbidden Supernought sits in the middle of the range for downhill bikes, with a slacker head angle. Reach 420 to 488 mm, stack 631 to 658 mm. The Supernought 1 build comes with SRAM XX DH Transmission shifting and Maxxis ASSEGAI tires.

Source: forbiddenbike.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model year
2025
Geometry labels
S1, S2, S3, and S4
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Rear shock
Varies by build
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
forbiddenbike.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2025 Forbidden Supernought geometry by size
MeasurementS1S2S3S4
Reach(mm)420443466488
Stack(mm)631640649658
Head tube angle(°)63.163.163.163.1
Seat tube angle(°)75.875.875.875.8
Effective top tube(mm)580604629654
Wheelbase(mm)1212125312951336
BB drop(mm)-10.6-10.6-10.6-10.6
BB height(mm)350350350350
Standover(mm)750760769777
Seat tube length(mm)400420440470
Head tube length(mm)90100110120

Stock build

Supernought 123 parts

Frame

Supernought Full Carbon
FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type Full SuspensionFrom the manufacturer: Rear travel 200mm

Suspension

RockShox BoXXer Ultimate
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 38mm
RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type CoilFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments RC2From the manufacturer: Tune R55/C30

Drivetrain

SRAM Pod Rocker Controller
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Actuation type Electronic
SRAM XX DH Transmission
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Clutch Overload
SRAM XX DH
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body SRAM XD
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
Chain
SRAM XX DH
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainline 55mm
SRAM 34T
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 34 tFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Maxxis ASSEGAI
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Maxxis DHRII
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 120 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
crankbrothers Synthesis Ratchet
Hub
crankbrothers Synthesis Alloy 2.0 DH
RimFrom the manufacturer: Internal width 31.5mmFrom the manufacturer: Material AluminumFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready

Brakes

SRAM Maven Silver
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Brake type Hydraulic
SRAM HS2
Rotor

Cockpit

Burgtec Ride Wide DH
HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 35mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 800mmFrom the manufacturer: Material AluminumFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 9°From the manufacturer: Upsweep 5°
Burgtec Direct Mount
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 35mm
HeadsetFrom the manufacturer: Steerer compatibility 1-1/8"From the manufacturer: Bearing type Sealed Cartridge

Seatpost & Saddle

Burgtec Xpress
SeatpostFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
fizik Gravita Alpaca
Saddle

Cages & Fittings

Accessory

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Supernought 223 parts

Frame

Supernought Full Carbon
FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type Full SuspensionFrom the manufacturer: Rear travel 200mm

Suspension

RockShox BoXXer Select
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1 1/8" StraightFrom the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 38mm
RockShox Vivid Coil Select
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type CoilFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments RT

Drivetrain

SRAM GX DH
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 7
SRAM GX DH
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 7
SRAM GX DH
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Freehub body SRAM XD
SRAM PC1110
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
SRAM Descendant DH
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface Integrated
SRAM 34T
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 34 tFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Maxxis ASSEGAI
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Maxxis DHRII
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 120 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
crankbrothers Synthesis Ratchet
Hub
crankbrothers Synthesis Alloy 2.0 DH
RimFrom the manufacturer: Internal width 31.5mmFrom the manufacturer: Material AluminumFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready

Brakes

SRAM Maven Base
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount StealthFrom the manufacturer: Lever adjustments ReachFrom the manufacturer: Pad compound Organic
SRAM Centerline
Rotor

Cockpit

Burgtec Ride Wide DH
HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 35mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 800mmFrom the manufacturer: Material AluminumFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 9°From the manufacturer: Upsweep 5°
Burgtec Direct Mount
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 35mm
HeadsetFrom the manufacturer: Steerer compatibility 1-1/8"From the manufacturer: Bearing type Sealed Cartridge

Seatpost & Saddle

Burgtec Xpress
SeatpostFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
fizik Gravita Alpaca
Saddle

Cages & Fittings

Accessory

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Manufacturer

Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2025 Forbidden Supernought?
Geometry is listed for S1, S2, S3, and S4.
What are the reach and stack of the 2025 Forbidden Supernought in size S3?
In size S3, reach is 466 mm and stack is 649 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2025 Forbidden Supernought?
The head tube angle is 63.1 degrees in every size.
What does the 2025 Forbidden Supernought 1 ship with?
The stock build includes Supernought Full Carbon, RockShox BoXXer Ultimate, SRAM Pod Rocker Controller, and Maxxis ASSEGAI.
Which years of the Forbidden Supernought are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Forbidden Supernought for 2025 and 2026.

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