Forbidden Druid LitE 3 MX

The Druid LitE is Forbidden's answer for riders who want an electric trail bike that still rides like a trail bike. Travel is 140 mm rear and 150 mm front on mixed wheels, and the full carbon frame uses the Trifecta V3 high-pivot layout with an idler pulley and a rearward axle path, which is why it stays composed through square-edge hits that stop shorter-travel bikes. The shock mounts vertically, which frees up seat tube space for a long dropper even on smaller sizes. Complete weight is 20.8 kg.

The motor is DJI's Avinox M1, which weighs 2.52 kg and puts out 105 Nm and 850 W, rising to 120 Nm and 1000 W in Boost. The 600 Wh battery is a deliberate choice: less capacity than the bigger Druid CorE, and a bike that stays light and quick as a result. A 2 inch OLED display is set into the top tube and dual wireless remotes handle the modes. This build runs RockShox Lyrik Select+ and Super Deluxe Select+ suspension, SRAM Maven four-piston brakes with 200 mm rotors, and SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission. Assist tops out at 20 mph in the US.