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Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX

SLX

$5,499.00 CAD $7,299.00 CAD

Built from the same all-carbon chassis seen throughout the range, but in a more wallet-friendly configuration, the no-compromise Dreadnought SLX packs enough firepower to pummel the opposition into retreat. Upfront, the 170mm travel, Charger 2.1 equipped RockShox Zeb Select + fork is paired to perfection by a custom-tuned Fox X2 shock. The suspension is amplified further by the Trifecta system, decimating square edge hits for breakfast, all thanks to its 100% rearward wheel path, while simultaneously eliminating unwanted drivetrain forces with ease. Delivering a consistent ride experience across the size spectrum and an unrivalled level of balance and composure, our One Ride geometry helps to differentiate the Dreadnought even further from the competition. A bike that likes to play, but not by the rules, the Dreadnought SLX thrives in environments once the reserve of downhill thoroughbreds.

 

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Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX
Dreadnought SLX

High Pivot Witchcraft

The most obvious feature of our Trifecta suspension system is the high pivot point and the resulting rearward axle path it produces. Unlike some other frame designs that talk of a rearward portion of their axle path, the height of our main pivot within the frame structure means our axle path takes a completely rearward trajectory throughout its travel. This rearward motion allows the rear wheel to move with, not against, any size of impact. This, in turn, allows the bike to remain composed and maintain momentum through rough terrain.

High Pivot Witchcraft

The most obvious feature of our Trifecta suspension system is the high pivot point and the resulting rearward axle path it produces. Unlike some other frame designs that talk of a rearward portion of their axle path, the height of our main pivot within the frame structure means our axle path takes a completely rearward trajectory throughout its travel. This rearward motion allows the rear wheel to move with, not against, any size of impact. This, in turn, allows the bike to remain composed and maintain momentum through rough terrain.

Bigger, burlier and ready for anything, this mountain taming bruiser of a bicycle knows no bounds, and neither will you. Expanding our category defying High Pivot design from the Druid and applying it to a platform for the extremes. A DH bike in all but the small print, ready for the rowdiest back-country lines, the steepest race stages and the shadiest gaps in the bike park. Bring the big guns, bring the Dreadnought and FEAR NOTHING.

INTENDED USE

ENDURO / BIKEPARK

SUSPENSION

170MM FRONT / 154MM REAR - RockShox Zeb / Fox Performance Float X2

DRIVETRAIN

Shimano SLX

BRAKES

Shimano 4 Piston

WHEELS

Shimano SLX - e*thirteen LG1 - Maxxis Assegai / DHR II

Dreadnought SLX

Frame Dreadnought Full Carbon - 154mm Travel High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta High Single Pivot Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket
fork RockShox ZEB Select+ - 170mm Travel Charger 2.1 Damper | LSC | LSR | DebonAir Air Spring | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black
Rear Shock FOX Performance FLOAT X2 LSC | LSR | Evol Air Can | Custom Tune | Trunnion Mount | DU Mount | 205x65mm
headset Acros AZX-203 SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Premium Stainless Steel Bearings
grips Forbidden Tapered Single Sided Lock-On | Black
handle bars e*thirteen Base 800mm Width | 20mm Rise | 35mm Bar Bore | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics
stem e*thirteen Base 40mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics
seat post e*thirteen Vario 31.6mm | Adjustable Dropper Travel | Size Specific Travel :S/M=120-150mm - L/XL:150-180mm
seat post remote Shimano SL-MT500 I-Spec EV Integrated Dropper Remote
seat post clamp Forbidden Custom 7075 CNC Aluminum | 34.9mm | Black Anodized
saddle SDG Radar Chromo Chromoly Rails | Black Synthetic Cover with Black Cordura Reinforcements
front brake Shimano 4-Piston BL-M6100 Lever | BR-M6120 Calipers | Metal Pads
rear brake Shimano 4-Piston BL-M6100 Lever | BR-M6120 Calipers | Metal Pads
front brake rotor Shimano 203mm RT-MT64 | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring
rear brake rotor Shimano 180mm RT-MT64 | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring
rear shifter Shimano SLX 12speed I-Spec EV Integrated Shifter/Brake Lever
rear derailleur Shimano SLX 12speed Shadow+ with Clutch
cassette Shimano SLX 10-51T 12speed | MicroSpline | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T
chain Shimano SLX CN-M7100 | 12speed | Links = S:130 / M:132 / L:134 XL:136
crankset Shimano SLX 32T FC-M7100 | 170mm All Sizes | 52mm Chainline | Black
pedals Not included
chain tensioner Forbidden Idler Pulley with e.13 Custom Chainguide Forbidden Integrated Idler | e.13 TRS Plus | Molded Inner with Compact Outer | Black
bottom bracket Shimano Threaded SM-BB52 | 24mm Spindle | HollowTechII | Threaded BSA
front hub Shimano SLX HB-M7100 | 110x15mm | 32hole | Center-Lock
rear hub Shimano SLX HB-M7100 | Quick Engagement | Microspline | 148x12mm | 32hole | Center-Lock
spokes Double Butted Black Stainless 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Double Butted | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples
rims e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus 30mm Internal Width | Tubeless Ready | 32hole | Black with Grey Graphics
front tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing
rear tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 2x120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | Double Down Casing
Included e*thirteen Tubeless Valves 41mm Presta Valve with Removable Core | Valve Washer Included | Black
Ratcheting Torque Wrench Kit ** 5Nm + 6Nm Torque Cylinders | Micro 1/4" Ratchet | 10 Bits (Allen: 2.5/3/4/5/6/8 - Philips - Flathead - T25/T30) | Black Tool Pouch
Digital Shock Pump ** LCD Digital Display
Spare Derailleur Hanger
*Please note, we make every effort to ensure accuracy but specifications and prices are subject to change without notification. **Included on direct website orders only

Dreadnought SLX

Frame Dreadnought Full Carbon - 154mm Travel High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta High Single Pivot Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket
fork RockShox ZEB Select+ - 170mm Travel Charger 2.1 Damper | LSC | LSR | DebonAir Air Spring | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black
Rear Shock FOX Performance FLOAT X2 LSC | LSR | Evol Air Can | Custom Tune | Trunnion Mount | DU Mount | 205x65mm
grips Forbidden Tapered Single Sided Lock-On | Black
handle bars e*thirteen Base 800mm Width | 20mm Rise | 35mm Bar Bore | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics
stem e*thirteen Base 40mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics
seat post e*thirteen Vario 31.6mm | Adjustable Dropper Travel | Size Specific Travel :S/M=120-150mm - L/XL:150-180mm
seat post remote Shimano SL-MT500 I-Spec EV Integrated Dropper Remote
seat post clamp Forbidden Custom 7075 CNC Aluminum | 34.9mm | Black Anodized
saddle SDG Radar Chromo Chromoly Rails | Black Synthetic Cover with Black Cordura Reinforcements
front brake Shimano 4-Piston BL-M6100 Lever | BR-M6120 Calipers | Metal Pads
rear brake Shimano 4-Piston BL-M6100 Lever | BR-M6120 Calipers | Metal Pads
front brake rotor Shimano 203mm RT-MT64 | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring
rear brake rotor Shimano 180mm RT-MT64 | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring
rear shifter Shimano SLX 12speed I-Spec EV Integrated Shifter/Brake Lever
rear derailleur Shimano SLX 12speed Shadow+ with Clutch
cassette Shimano SLX 10-51T 12speed | MicroSpline | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T
chain Shimano SLX CN-M7100 | 12speed | Links = S:130 / M:132 / L:134 XL:136
crankset Shimano SLX 32T FC-M7100 | 170mm All Sizes | 52mm Chainline | Black
chain tensioner Forbidden Idler Pulley with e.13 Custom Chainguide Forbidden Integrated Idler | e.13 TRS Plus | Molded Inner with Compact Outer | Black
bottom bracket Shimano Threaded SM-BB52 | 24mm Spindle | HollowTechII | Threaded BSA
front hub Shimano SLX HB-M7100 | 110x15mm | 32hole | Center-Lock
rear hub Shimano SLX HB-M7100 | Quick Engagement | Microspline | 148x12mm | 32hole | Center-Lock
spokes Double Butted Black Stainless 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Double Butted | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples
rims e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus 30mm Internal Width | Tubeless Ready | 32hole | Black with Grey Graphics
front tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing
rear tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 2x120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | Double Down Casing
Included e*thirteen Tubeless Valves 41mm Presta Valve with Removable Core | Valve Washer Included | Black
Ratcheting Torque Wrench Kit ** 5Nm + 6Nm Torque Cylinders | Micro 1/4" Ratchet | 10 Bits (Allen: 2.5/3/4/5/6/8 - Philips - Flathead - T25/T30) | Black Tool Pouch
Digital Shock Pump ** LCD Digital Display
Spare Derailleur Hanger
*Please note, we make every effort to ensure accuracy but specifications and prices are subject to change without notification. **Included on direct website orders only

Size Matters

EVERY BODY DESERVES THE SAME RIDE

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE WITCHCRAFT

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Dreadnought Geometry

170mm Fork S M L XL
A Reach 440 462 484 506
B Stack 612 621 630 639
C Hori. Top Tube Length 593 617 641 665
D Seat Tube Length 400 420 450 490
E Seat Tube Angle (Effective) 76 76 76 76
F Seat Tube Angle (Actual) 73.0 74.7 76.1 77.1
G Head Tube Length 90 100 110 120
H Head Tube Angle 63.5 63.5 63.5 63.5
I Front Center 781 808 834 861
J Rear Center 422 436 450 464
K Wheel base 1203 1244 1284 1325
L BB Drop -26 -26 -26 -26
M BB Height 347 347 347 347
N Stand Over 721 721 727 733
O Fork Length 583.71 583.71 583.71 583.71
P Fork Offset 44 44 44 44

Sizing Guide

Dreadnought Features

Things You
Should Know

01

CARBON CONSTRUCTION

As the heart of any frame, the quality of the carbon construction is paramount to both ride quality and durability. To this end, we partnered with one of the leading manufacturers in the business which allows us to stand behind our product 100%.

02

HARDWARE

Our hardware is a testament to our attention to detail, from the forged Rate Control linkages to the custom stainless steel screws that hold everything together, we have spared no expense in the finishing of the Dreadnought leaving nothing to chance.

03

ZIGGY LINK COMPATIBLE

Mullet curious or a die-hard convert, the Dreadnought shares the same Rate Control Linkage system as its little brother, the Druid, and therefore accepts our ‘corner slaying conversion kit’, also known as Ziggy Link.

04

CABLE ROUTING

We don’t discriminate against rightys or leftys and our adaptable cable routing allows you to neatly route the Dreadnought’s cables and hoses no matter where in the world you come from or with what hand you operate your rear brake with.

05

REAR SHOCK COMPATIBILITY

The Dreadnought SLX comes equipped with a Fox Float X2 Peformance, but if your heart is set on something else, the bike is compatible with other popular options including EXT Storia Lok V3, Rockshox Super Deluxe or Ohlins TTX2 Air.

06

WATER BOTTLE FITMENT

Even our smallest Dreadnought frame size can fit a full-size 26oz water bottle, regardless of your rear shock reservoir. Remember, hydration is your friend, but sweaty backs most definitely are not.

07

FRAME PROTECTION

A quiet bike is a fast bike and a clean bike is less prone to problems, so we developed a full suite of custom frame protection to keep the noisy bits quiet, the hard to clean bits free from crud and that precious carbon protected from flying debris.

08

CHAIN GUIDE SOLUTION

All that high pivot goodness requires a solid chain retention solution so we turned to the chainguide experts over at ethirteen to develop a retention system specifically for the Dreadnought.

09

ACCESSORY MOUNT

The ‘under the top tube’ mounting screws allow for the attachment of various accessory mounting solutions; pump, tools, a banana, the kitchen sink, go crazy, just don’t hang a water bottle there, please.

10

SENSIBLE STANDARDS

Embracing standards with actual benefits, such as a threaded 73mm BB, 148mm rear hub spacing, a 31.6mm seatpost, a ZS44/ZS56 headset and a 205 x 65 Trunnion shock, will take the headache out of piecing together your Dreadnought dream build.

The Features

DIVIDED FROM
THE PACK

01

CARBON CONSTRUCTION

As the heart of any frame, the quality of the carbon construction is paramount to both ride quality and durability. To this end, we partnered with one of the leading manufacturers in the business which allows us to stand behind our product 100%.

02

HARDWARE

Our hardware is a testament to our attention to detail, from the forged Rate Control linkages to the custom stainless steel screws that hold everything together, we have spared no expense in the finishing of the Dreadnought leaving nothing to chance.

03

ZIGGY LINK COMPATIBLE

Mullet curious or a die-hard convert, the Dreadnought shares the same Rate Control Linkage system as its little brother, the Druid, and therefore accepts our ‘corner slaying conversion kit’, also known as Ziggy Link.

04

CABLE ROUTING

We don’t discriminate against rightys or leftys and our adaptable cable routing allows you to neatly route the Dreadnought’s cables and hoses no matter where in the world you come from or with what hand you operate your rear brake with.

05

REAR SHOCK COMPATIBILITY

The Dreadnought SLX comes equipped with a Fox Float X2 Peformance, but if your heart is set on something else, the bike is compatible with other popular options including EXT Storia Lok V3, Rockshox Super Deluxe or Ohlins TTX2 Air.

06

WATER BOTTLE FITMENT

Even our smallest Dreadnought frame size can fit a full-size 26oz water bottle, regardless of your rear shock reservoir. Remember, hydration is your friend, but sweaty backs most definitely are not.

07

FRAME PROTECTION

A quiet bike is a fast bike and a clean bike is less prone to problems, so we developed a full suite of custom frame protection to keep the noisy bits quiet, the hard to clean bits free from crud and that precious carbon protected from flying debris.

08

CHAIN GUIDE SOLUTION

All that high pivot goodness requires a solid chain retention solution so we turned to the chainguide experts over at ethirteen to develop a retention system specifically for the Dreadnought.

09

ACCESSORY MOUNT

The ‘under the top tube’ mounting screws allow for the attachment of various accessory mounting solutions; pump, tools, a banana, the kitchen sink, go crazy, just don’t hang a water bottle there, please.

10

SENSIBLE STANDARDS

Embracing standards with actual benefits, such as a threaded 73mm BB, 148mm rear hub spacing, a 31.6mm seatpost, a ZS44/ZS56 headset and a 205 x 65 Trunnion shock, will take the headache out of piecing together your Dreadnought dream build.