2026 Orange Switch RS 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
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Orange Switch RS 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 RS L | Forbidden Druid RS U S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 486 | 480 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 639 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 65 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 645 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 452 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1277 | 1259 | −18 mm |
| BB height | 335 | not listed | |
| Standover | 744 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 431.8 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed |
Differences are the Forbidden Druid RS U minus the Orange Switch RS. Full charts: 2026 Orange Switch RS, 2024 Forbidden Druid RS U.
Where each sits in its class
Orange Switch RSForbidden 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 Switch RS | Forbidden Druid RS UX0 RS U |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Forbidden Druid |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB Wide |
| Wheelset | not listed | crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Forekaster |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM CODE Ultimate |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec MK3 Enduro |
| Grips | not listed | Burgtec Bartender |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek Hellbender 70 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
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