2025 Orange Switch vs 2024 Forbidden Druid RS U
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Forbidden Druid RS U
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +32 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Orange Switch is drawn. The Forbidden Druid RS U numbers we have for size S3 are missing the stack and seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Orange Switch S | Forbidden Druid RS U S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 448 | 480 | +32 mm |
| Stack | 630 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 65 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 452 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235 | 1259 | +24 mm |
| BB height | 335 | not listed | |
| Standover | 716 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed |
Differences are the Forbidden Druid RS U minus the Orange Switch. Full charts: 2025 Orange Switch, 2024 Forbidden Druid RS U.
Where each sits in its class
Orange SwitchForbidden Druid RS U
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 | Orange Switch6 | Forbidden Druid RS UX0 RS U |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Orange Switch 6 | Forbidden Druid |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM 1275 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB Wide |
| Wheelset | Hope Pro 5 / Stan's Flow MK4 | crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal Soft | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Forekaster |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Silver | SRAM CODE Ultimate |
| Rotor | SRAM Maven | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro | Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro | Burgtec MK3 Enduro |
| Grips | Strange Grappler | Burgtec Bartender |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air III | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek Hellbender 70 |
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