2024 Forbidden Druid RS U vs 2026 Orange Switch Ultimate
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Orange Switch Ultimate
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Forbidden Druid RS U numbers we have for size S3 are missing the stack and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Forbidden Druid RS U S3 | Orange Switch Ultimate XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 504 | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 64 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 450 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1259 | 1299 | +40 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 648 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 665 | |
| BB height | not listed | 335 | |
| Standover | not listed | 797 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 457.2 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 130 |
Differences are the Orange Switch Ultimate minus the Forbidden Druid RS U. Full charts: 2024 Forbidden Druid RS U, 2026 Orange Switch Ultimate.
Where each sits in its class
Forbidden Druid RS UOrange Switch Ultimate
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Forbidden Druid RS UX0 RS U | Orange Switch Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Forbidden Druid | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Wide | not listed |
| Wheelset | crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Forekaster | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM CODE Ultimate | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro | not listed |
| Stem | Burgtec MK3 Enduro | not listed |
| Grips | Burgtec Bartender | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek Hellbender 70 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 | not listed |
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