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HYDRA

29” downhill / carbon frame / GPS / integrated display / pedal assisted

Born to tackle the most extreme terrain, to embrace the World Cup racing spirit. This is the ultimate e-Downhill Bike.

Design

Elegant and clean lines meet next-level engineering. This is the unmistakable Forestal signature design.

Hydra - The beauty and speed of downhill racing represented in pure carbon. Never has something so rugged looked so sophisticated.

Frame

Alpha Box

2.5kg

Based on Siryon, the Forestal Hydra keeps a race-ready weight to stiffness ration (weight without motor and hardware).

Carbon

Carbon Cocktail - A blend of T1000, T800 and T700 carbon fibres for extreme precision rigidity.

Shape

Alpha Box Symmetric. A monocoque construction thought for the highest level of demand on the tracks.

63° / 62.7°*

Secure, direct in-mould main bearings.

76° / 75.7°*

Smooth floating linkage design.

-18mm / -16mm*

Reduced component stress means Hydra will serve you long.

S

Recommended height
< 165 cm

M

Recommended height
165 cm – 177 cm

L

Recommended height
177 cm – 187 cm

XL

Recommended height
> 187 cm

Fits every rider.
Size-specific chainstay lengths and optimal reach for a balanced handling whatever your size.

See more detailed geometry table

Extreme carbon.
Hydra's Alpha Box has been re-engineered to offer maximum strength without sacrificing traction or comfort.

Suspension System

Twin Levity

The simplicity and clean lines of a single pivot suspension design combined with the tuned kinematics of our Twin Levity linkage system. An innovative lightweight suspension system for a smooth, supple, fast and active ride.

Play reel

Patented Twin Levity suspension system with Hydra-specific downhill tune.

Single pivot, rocker and connecting rod, with linkage-driven kinematics.

Balance, performance and precision. Twin Levity is adjusted to provide the perfect ride.

Secure, direct in-mould main bearings.

Smooth floating linkage design.

Reduced component stress means Hydra will serve you long.

180mm

Front

Ready to tame any terrain.

170mm

Rear

Twin Levity suspension for Hydra has been fine-tuned for extreme downhills and high-speed runs. Features coil shocks for extra aggressive behaviour and DH-looks, still being suitable for air shocks.

Drive Unit

A lightweight e-system made alongside our frames that allows us to attain a level of integration unseen before. The result; the first native pedal-assisted bike.

Drive Unit

Motor

F60-S1

The F60-S1 motor set a benchmark in the lightweight e-bike category. Compact, efficient and delivering a natural feeling, but still powerful enough to tackle the most technical and challenging trails.

1.95kg

The lightest and most compact high-performance motor today.

170mm

A narrow Q-factor for a natural riding position.

250W / 60 Nm

Range and torque to maintain trail flow.

104BCD

Standard chainrings and ISIS chainset.

IP67

Protection against the elements.

Built to perform in the toughest conditions.

The smart system monitors key parameters to control power delivery and heat dissipation, providing maximum assistance levels and avoiding internal damage.

Without assistance, the F60-S1 is completely disengaged, bringing zero friction to the transmission. No noise, no drag, only resistance-free and intuitive pedalling.

Battery

Aurora

The Aurora battery brings the perfect balance for a lightweight e-biking experience.
Fully integrated, compact and energy efficient.

360Wh 51V

Incredibly light and compact.
Optimized to the maximum range.

90min

Thanks to rapid charge technology, this is the time needed to bring the Aurora battery from 0% to 100%.

1800g

High-performance and lightweight integrated battery featuring an easy-access charging port.

Interface

A truly integrated dashboard as part of the bike.
Incredibly smart, breathtaking design.

Display

Smart Dashboard

An immersive 3.2” touch-screen display boasting stunning high-definition visuals. Through this crisp clear panel, you can keep track of information, directions and more all while on a ride.

  • Battery status
    Assist control
    Speedometer
    Elevation
    Heart rate
    Record
    Synchronise
    Statistics
    G-force
    Air time
    Updates
    GPS
    Maps
Play reel
  • Low energy consumption
  • All-conditions touch screen
  • Water, scratch and impact resistant
  • High definition

Application

Forestal Sync

Use Forestal's custom app to connect your bike to your smartphone. There you will discover all data and options about your bike, stats from your rides, and a support tool in case you need technical assistance.

  • Bike status
    Activities
    Statistics
    Strava sync.
    Ownership
    Bike transfer
    Guest mode
    Orders
    Warranty
    Chat
    Update

Highlights

Forestal Hydra

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