ollyforster
- Member since Jun 8, 2005
- Male / 41
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Bristol , United Kingdom
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Selling
May 15, 2022 at 11:37
May 15, 2022Forbidden Druid Dream Build
$4850 GBPFOR SALE:
Forbidden Druid - size Medium - RideWrap applied from new!
No expense spared custom build.
The spec:
- RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 160mm travel, 42mm offset
- RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate coil
- SRAM X01 Eagle carbon cranks, 170mm
- SRAM X01 Eagle cassette, rainbow
- SRAM X01/XX1 Eagle chain, rainbow
- SRAM X01 AXS shifter
- SRAM GX AXS rear derailleur
- SRAM G2 Ultimate brakes w/carbon levers
- SRAM Centreline 200mm rotors, front and rear
- Crankbrothers XCT 11 carbon wheels, 29” front and rear
- Industry Nine Hydra hubs, front and rear
- Crankbrothers Mallet-E pedals
- Reserve valves
- Maxxis Assegai front tyre, 29 x 2.5, DoubleDown Max Grip
- Maxxis DHR II rear tyre, 29 x 2.4, EXO Max Terra
- Chris King InSet 2 headset w/Burgtec spacers
- Burgtec Mk3 stem, 50mm
- Burgtec Enduro Carbon bars, cut to 775mm
- Burgtec Bartender Pro grips
- BikeYoke 160mm drop seatpost & lever
Also included:
- Fox DPX2 air shock
- Wolf Tooth B-Rad accessory mount
The bike has been professionally built and maintained from new and was built, late last year. The total build value is in excess of £9k.
For anyone curious about sizing; I’m 5’10” and on the upper limit (although I prefer bikes on the smaller side) for the medium but anyone 5’7” to 5’9” will love the sizing and proportional geometry. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks for looking!

Selling
Apr 11, 2022 at 9:34
Apr 11, 2022Fox 38 Factory 170mm 29” 44mm New Steerer
$1000 GBPFor Sale:
Fox 38 Fork
170mm travel
Brand new CSU / uncut steerer
44mm offset
29” Lowers
Also comes with Fox fender and 180mm cartridge.
Fork was new in late 2020, used briefly in 2021 for bike testing and the CSU swapped for the new version later that year. They are still the current Fox 38 fork model.
Reason for sale; new brand partners. Otherwise I’d keep them as they’re awesome forks and the Grip2 damper has some of the best support out there! If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks for looking!

ollyforster Mandownmedia's article
Jul 14, 2021 at 0:11
Jul 14, 2021
10 Mullet DH Bikes from Round 1 British National Downhill Series
Forbidden Druid GX

Selling
Jun 27, 2021 at 6:33
Jun 27, 2021Forbidden Druid Size Large ‘Mullet’ Fox 36 X2
$3200 GBPFOR SALE:
Forbidden Druid, Size Large, Custom Build - mixed wheel setup / mullet with Ziggy Link & additional (single) offset bush to slacken the HA to 64.8 degrees - this thing rips!!!
Spec:
‘21 Fox 36 Factory Forks, Grip 2, 150mm travel
‘21 Fox X2 Float Shock (130mm travel / 210x55)
Cane Creek Hellbender 7 Headset w/Burgtec spacer kit, top cap and bolt
Burgtec Mk3 stem, 40mm
Burgtec Enduro Alloy bar, 775mm x 30mm rise
Burgtec Bartender Pro grips
XTR 4-piston brakes, front and rear
XT Ice-Tech 6-bolt 203mm rotors, front and rear
XT 12-speed shifter, derailleur and cassette
XT cranks, 165mm w/32T Burgtec DM ring (the Ziggy Link and offset bush have lowered the BB)
DT Swiss 350 hubs, front and rear w/56t quick ratchet
DT Swiss 471 rims (stickers removed), 29” front and 27.5” rear w/ black double butted stainless spoke and black nipples / wheels built by ‘Ryan Builds Wheels’ in Bristol
Maxxis Assegai front tyre, 29x2.5, 3C EXO+ Max Grip
Maxxis Aggressor rear tyre, 27.5x2.5 TR EXO
Fabric Scoop saddle
OneUp V2 Dropper, 150mm travel
Shimano XTR I-spec dropper lever
As you can see from the spec and photos, this no holds barred spec is ready to go! The bike has been meticulously and professionally built. I work for Forbidden and this is my personal bike. The bike has never been wrapped and does have some scrapes and scratches but overall, it’s in great condition. I’ll include the 29er 471 rim and link, in case you ever want to change.
If you have any questions, please ask and no trades or silly offers. The bike is in Bristol / collection or delivery can be arranged. Cheers, Olly

ollyforster jamessmurthwaite's article
May 7, 2021 at 1:09
May 7, 2021
Only 8% of Downhill World Cup Riders Want Skinsuits to Return - Pinkbike's State of the Sport Survey
Only because the rest did @iamamodel, but if the playing field is equal, which it mostly is now (at least amongst those chasing for podiums and points), what’s the point other than to drive to apparel brands out, damage budgets and make the riders look unrelatable to other mountain bikers?

ollyforster CascadeComponents's article
Mar 18, 2021 at 5:56
Mar 18, 2021
Cascade Components Announces 2021 Stumpjumper EVO & Evil Insurgent Links
All of them, surely @dreamlink87? The brands all adhere to their own testing parameters, which gives them the legal framework for a warranty and a guarantee, after all, they're testing their frames around the parts they supply with their products and the forces they generate and transfer within the kinematics they have chosen. These aftermarket links upset those kinematics, more so than others and as cool as these links are, they will surely upset the testing parameters designed and backed by the brands, who have much to lose if things go south as a result.

ollyforster alicialeggett's article
Feb 5, 2021 at 13:31
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