I was told August then September then October then November then December, my concern is I don't ride in the winter months so when April May comes around there will be a 2026 bike out
Forbidden Druid - Avinox Powered
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my friend just got the e druid lite and is loving it! i own the normal druid but couldnt bring myself to drop money on one due to the sizing...and cost 
his is such a clunky shifter though. Guys a great mechanic too but he cant seem to silent the gears. Motor was also alot more noisy than my amflow
his is such a clunky shifter though. Guys a great mechanic too but he cant seem to silent the gears. Motor was also alot more noisy than my amflow
Highland Wheels
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Seems a shame not to ride through the winter, I'd just wait a wee bit longer and get the Druid.
Unless you ride mad chunk enduro and want an E Dreadnought but I honestly think the Druid is more than enough. I've ridden mine on most of the chunkiest/steep Enduro stuff that Scotland has and never once felt it was out it's depth or lacking in anyway. Means it also doesn't feel awful on the more modest flow stuff as well like the bigger bike would.
Highland Wheels
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My motor is silent compared to my mates Amflow, Doesn't make that much noise when riding either and gears arn't any noisier than any other bike. Do notice a bit more noise form the Idler when in the first couple big gears but it's not that badmy friend just got the e druid lite and is loving it! i own the normal druid but couldnt bring myself to drop money on one due to the sizing...and cost
Hey bro, thanks, it's actually a german website(exist in english also) just Google bike stats...It's pretty nifty
I’ve ridden since 1996 in all weathers but at the age of 61 I’ve decided I’ve had enough of getting cold and wet
68 here Rich with a similar story. Mind you the winters here in the Bop are not that cold or wet so still get out in the elements a bit. Tell me how are you enjoying the Druid e? And what was your last rig?
Anyone fitted slightly longer cracks to their Druid? I’m looking around at what’s available on the market for the Avinox motor and there aren’t that many that come in 150mm. I had a set of Hope 155mm on my Whyte Bosch power bike and liked them. Seen the Pinnd cranks and these are either 145mm(!) or 155mm. I really like the Cane Creek Wings but these are 160mm, but significantly less overhang.
Thoughts and feedback on the crank length and how it effects the ride and pedal strikes etc?
Thoughts and feedback on the crank length and how it effects the ride and pedal strikes etc?
andreaverona
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we are producing a full cnc set in 150 with ringguard... february i think... will post here
I put some 165mm eWings on the Druid yesterday, I'm hoping to get some riding in this weekend to see how it goes. That said, this bike has the same BB height as my last two analog bikes (Stumpjumper evo - 333mm Low setting, or Deviate Highlander 2 - 335mm, Druid CorE - 336mm), and I got along just fine with those bikes with 165mm cranks, rarely strike pedals in all kinds of terrain so I'm expecting it to be a non-issue.
Cane Creek Electric Wings Crankarms - Incredible Price
For folks in the USA or who can buy from the USA, this is a ridiculous deal on the Cane Creek titanium crankarms. They're compatible with ISIS mount systems, and are literally half price right now - and cheaper than they've ever been ($495 USD). They're 165mm, but they ride more like 155-160mm...
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Very curious here. What advantages do you find with longer cranks?I put some 165mm eWings on the Druid yesterday, I'm hoping to get some riding in this weekend to see how it goes. That said, this bike has the same BB height as my last two analog bikes (Stumpjumper evo - 333mm Low setting, or Deviate Highlander 2 - 335mm, Druid CorE - 336mm), and I got along just fine with those bikes with 165mm cranks, rarely strike pedals in all kinds of terrain so I'm expecting it to be a non-issue.
Cane Creek Electric Wings Crankarms - Incredible Price
For folks in the USA or who can buy from the USA, this is a ridiculous deal on the Cane Creek titanium crankarms. They're compatible with ISIS mount systems, and are literally half price right now - and cheaper than they've ever been ($495 USD). They're 165mm, but they ride more like 155-160mm...
Nothing particularly profound, pedaling just feels weird when chill riding in eco with 150mm, I've been on 165mm for a long time and prefer it, and not really expecting the extra 15mm will affect me much for pedal strikes.
Nice, any pictures of development?
Mike29
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Contacted this company to see if the bash guard would fit the Druid. Said there getting one to confirm fitment in the next couple of days. Will post soon as I know
https://protect-emtb.com/product/ba...ht-weight-full-powered-e-bike-anodised-black/
https://protect-emtb.com/product/ba...ht-weight-full-powered-e-bike-anodised-black/
Interesting. Would be good if this could be extended in order to protect the chainring also, without adding weight. All the Avinox based bikes seem to expose the chainring due to the motor being so small I assume. I have noticed that the new Valduro Rouge has an extended motor housing that protects the chainring though, which I think is a great idea.
sethimus
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what is the point of this? you still wreck your chainring first
So I ordered a S3 CorE 1 in April and now just been told its going to be January, 9 months wait that's if it even is January as I'm on my 5th promised delivery date, Ill be paying full price for a 2025 bike in 2026 and 3 months later there will be an updated bike out
Highland Wheels
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What updated bike?
andreaverona
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There's a new 2026 Core due in April new colours and new spec
Mike29
New Member
If you weren’t going to ride it anyway what is the huge problem? Sounds like you need to relay the disappointment to the shop you’ve bought from and not a forum.
If you have to have the latest things then cancel the order and wait for the latest one…
I didn't say it was a huge problem Just disappointing not knowing when or if it will ever arrive
andreaverona
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no but i'm fitting something very big
I have one on there for last 200 miles, I'm happy with it, no harsh bottom outs even with big drops and accidental over clears on large jumps, It's much nicer than the Vivid Air that came on it imo. I'm 64kg/145lbs and run 490 spring with about 25% sag, middle settings on the damper, -1 HBO. It feels supportive without being harsh, my feet never complain on this setup after long days of enduro style and jumps.
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I prefer to be oversprung with the coil for supportive ride. That said it's pretty close to the spring calculators that say I should be riding 475lb spring for aggressive riding. I'm guessing not everyone wants 25% sag, but I agree if a heavy rider wants a similar setup they may struggle to find high enough spring however they are also probably going to rely more on a good damping setup to slow things down, but I don't think that is DruidE specific. Said riders may also get along way better with air springs than I do.
While we are talking shocks how many reducers are you guys settling on for the vivid air. I am up to 3 at just under 30% sag and that feels like it's starting to hit the sweet spot although I haven't been using all the travel even on the hardest hits and biggest drops. That has surprised me. Although I guess it's possible the o ring is slipping down before I check but I don't think that's the case
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