More Forestal e-Bike details - Cedric Gracia

[Fivetones]

Looks like the adjustable head angle wasn’t just the design mule? I’m very interested to see how this works out - and what their own motor allows them to do.

Getting Personal

 

[R120]

I am really intrigued to see how this bike comes together - from what I can piece together the motor/battery systems seems to be a half way house between a Fazua and a normal mid mounted system. CG is one of my all time heroes too

 

[Fivetones]

Yeah, he’s a cool guy. If his ethos is for real, and I’ve no reason to believe it’s PR hype, then fair play.

As for the bike, I’d love to see something like what you describe in a package that doesn’t weigh a tonne. There’s loads of heavy long range bikes, and that’s fine as some folk want that, but I’d love to see something different again.

 

[Gary]

Much as I like CG I'm struggling to think of a single CG endorsed cycling product that was actually decent.
A tired ol single pivot frame with modern geometry isn't exactly giving me the feeling that's about to change anytime soon.

 

[Fivetones]

I had a feeling you’d say that Gary.

 

[Eddy Current]

I think they are adressing two of the main problems with ebikes right now, the a bit less power for a bit less weight trade many ebikers want (but not that Fazua fall short) and the enduro geometry overdose, that’s why I’m looking for a Spectral on, something about 67 ha is what a real trail bike should be I guess they want to offer both a enduro bike and a trail bike so you can enjoy it in more trails than the steepest ones.

Cedric don’t forget to how speak Spanish that’s nice, Cedric simplemente di no a las baterías integradas!

 

[Eddy Current]

By the way the rear suspension resembles the xquarone but I’m afraid is patented ...

 

[R120]

Ehh . . it's nothing like the NAILD system

 

[Eddy Current]

Ehh . . it's nothing like the NAILD system

but it’s also nothing like the pivot/Horst ...

 

[R120]

Looks more like a linkage driven with some sort of VPP/twin link going on above the BB

 

[Eddy Current]

Looks more like a linkage driven with some sort of VPP/twin link going on above the BB

Don’t know but I always got to give props manufacturers that go they way like Rocky Mountain or now this Forest

 

[Fivetones]

Looks more like a linkage driven with some sort of VPP/twin link going on above the BB

Yeah it’s not a simple single pivot. However has the great looks of a single pivot bike ?

Could it be influenced by the early Santa Cruz bikes he was hinting at? My knowledge stops short.

 

[R120]

Might just be something special brewing here

FORESTAL (@forestalbikes) • Instagram photos and videos

Forestal Begins The Big Tease With New Images - Singletrack Charged

@Rob Hancill you going to get a ticket to ride at the launch of this thing?

 

[Gary]

Yeah it’s not a simple single pivot. However has the great looks of a single pivot bike ?

Aesthetically speaking... that's a matter of opinion we don't agree on

Could it be influenced by the early Santa Cruz bikes he was hinting at? My knowledge stops short.

From the instagram pic of the frame parts laid out
and the teaser pics of the linkage/shock mounts eg.

now there are more shots... it looks like a single pivot swing arm with linkage activated shock but actually has 2 links controlling the rear wheel path. ie. a VPP. But nothing like any SantaCruz VPP.
(VPP just meaning any suspension system where the rear axle path does not follow an arc around a physical pivot. - ie. an FSR a la Spesh is actually technically a virtual pivot too)
Forestal have done an excellent job of hiding that main pivot in all their released pics so I'd expect a pretty elaborate unveiling of their suspension system when the time comes. and a lot of hype over what they've designed

Out of all the bikes CG has ever ridden it probably looks closest to the monstrosity that was the dual chain driven linkage swing arm Cannondale fulcrum DH bikes that were actually pretty horrendous in the flesh rather than any OG SantaCruz single pivot.

 

[R120]

I am a sucker for a mono block swingarm, I really like the aesthetic of the bike, though I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea - CG is also a master or promotion and marketing, not that he necessarily talking bs about how good the new bike is, but he hasn't ended up living the lifestyle he does from not pimping himself out very well down the years.

Reminds me of my old DH bike, and the old foes which I have always had a big soft spot for.