The Forbidden Druid CorE is Coming Soon — Reserve Yours Now

Arriving September 2025 — Only 4 Available

The Forbidden Druid CorE is almost here — and it's already making noise. As the high-powered evolution of Forbidden’s game-changing high-pivot suspension bikes, the Druid CorE is everything an aggressive trail rider or enduro enthusiast could want in a full-power e-MTB. Think monster climbs with zero compromise on the descents.

We’ve secured just 4 Druid CorE bikes for Outside Sports Queenstown and Wanaka, and all others in the country are already spoken for. If you're serious about riding next-level terrain with next-gen tech, pre-order yours now — before they land and disappear.

The Druid CorE is the burly sibling in Forbidden’s new e-bike lineup, packing:

• 150mm rear / 160mm front travel
• Slackened geo for confidence on steep terrain
• Mixed wheels (29” front / 27.5” rear) for agility without compromise
• Just under 22.6 kg with an 800Wh battery

Designed from the ground up around the Trifecta V3 high-pivot suspension platform, the CorE delivers Forbidden's legendary descending control, re-engineered specifically for the power and weight of a full-fat e-MTB.

At the heart of the Druid CorE is the Avinox drive system — a category-defining motor that delivers:

• 105 Nm of continuous torque (120 Nm on boost)
• 800W peak power (1,000W on boost)
• 2-inch OLED touchscreen with intuitive controls
• Wireless connectivity + app-based tuning
• Fast charging — 0 to 75% in just 90 minutes

What sets Avinox apart isn’t just the numbers — it’s how it performs in techy, low-speed conditions. It’s quiet, responsive, and intuitive, letting you finesse climbs with control that feels more like magic than muscle.

The Druid CorE isn’t a retrofit — it’s a purpose-built, proportionally sized e-MTB with geometry dialled for aggressive, all-day riding:

• OneRide proportional sizing for a tailored fit across all sizes
• Slack head angle and tall stack for downhill composure
• Steep seat tube and size-specific rear centers for efficient climbing
• 180mm dropper compatibility even in the smallest size

You’ll also find details only true riders obsess over: a carbon rocker link to save weight and sharpen response, a custom frame protection system, an AXS-ready power port, and even room for a full-size bottle on every frame.