Cyon, Hydra, Aryon and Aryon SC – Forestal present four new EonDrive ebikes
Good news at Forestal: the Andorran brand around freeride star Cedric Gracia is growing. In addition to the Forestal Siryon, you can now also order the Cyon and Hydra eMTBs as well as the Aryon and Aryon SC city bikes, all of them driven by the specially developed EonDrive motor.
Things had been quiet around Forestal for some time. Since the launch of the Siryon eMTB last year, we received almost no news from the Andorran brand around freeride star Cedric Gracia. However, Forestal are now breaking this silence by introducing four new models to join the Forestal family alongside the Siryon. With the Cyon and Hydra, the product range includes two new eMTBs. The Aryon is a city bike that will come either in a rigid or a foldable full-suspension version.
With their new models, Forestal remain true to their concept of light ebikes based on carbon frames, as we already saw with the Siryon. All bikes are driven by the EonDrive motor and 360 Wh Aurora battery, which were both developed in cooperation with Bafang. Despite weighing just 1.95 kg, the motor claimed to produce a remarkable 60 Nm torque. The Forestal Smart Dashboard functions as an onboard computer, featuring a 3.2″ touch display integrated into the top tube. Besides the usual data such as battery capacity and the current support mode, it also aims to set itself apart with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as a navigation function with a built-in GPS. All bikes are now available to order on the Forestal website. However, it is still unclear when customers can expect delivery.
The new Forestal Cyon – An eMTB of superlatives?
With the Cyon, the line-up now includes a 150 mm travel eMTB, designed to take on technical trails. Thanks to a lightweight frame, claimed to weigh just 2.2 kg (size. M), light EonDrive motor and the 1.8 kg Aurora battery, it should be just as light as the Siryon. The total weight should come down to 17.1 kg in Size M, according to Forestal. The Cyon is offered in three build variants: the Halo, Neon and flagship Diode. In its basic configuration, the Cyon Halo costs € 8,299. For € 12,599, the flagship eMTB features top of the line SRAM AXS components and Öhlins suspension. The Cyon will be available in four sizes, from S to XL.
Forestal Cyon Diode
€ 12,599
Specifications
Motor Forestal EonDrive 60 Nm
Battery Forestal Aurora Performance 360 Wh
Display Forestal Smart Dashboard
Fork ÖHLINS RXF36 M.2 150 mm
Rear Shock ÖHLINS TTX1 AIR 150 mm
Seatpost RockShox Reverb AXS 120 – 170 mm
Brakes Braking 200/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 1x12
Stem Forestal Oxydon 45 mm
Handlebar Forestal Oxydon C 780 mm
Wheelset Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon E11 29"
Tires Panaracer Romero/Aliso 3Comp. 2.4"
Technical Data
Size S M L XL
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 415 mm | 430 mm | 465 mm | 500 mm |
| Top tube | 577 mm | 603 mm | 633 mm | 657 mm |
| Head Tube | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm |
| Head Angle | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° |
| Seat Angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Chainstay | 435 mm | 435 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| BB Drop | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,176 mm | 1,203 mm | 1,242 mm | 1,268 mm | Reach | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm | 500 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 616 mm | 625 mm | 638 mm |
New information about the Forestal Siryon
We already presented the Siryon to you in 2020. The 29″ eMTB is trimmed towards downhill performance, offering 170 mm travel front and rear, matched with correspondingly hard-hitting components. When it was presented last year, there was only one build available for € 7,499. In the meantime, Forestal have added new builds and adjusted the prices accordingly, now also offering the Siryon in the Halo, Neon and Diode versions. The entry-level Halo starts at € 8,299. In its flagship configuration, the Siryon Diode costs € 12,599 and, like the Cyon, comes equipped with a high-quality Sram AXS groupset and Öhlins air suspension.
Forestal Syrion Diode
€ 12,599
Specifications
Motor Forestal EonDrive 60 Nm
Battery Forestal Aurora Performance 360 Wh
Display Forestal Smart Dashboard
Fork ÖHLINS DH36 M.2 170 mm
Rear Shock ÖHLINS TTX Air 170 mm
Seatpost RockShox Reverb AXS 120 – 170 mm
Brakes Braking 200/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 1x12
Stem Forestal Oxydon 45 mm
Handlebar Forestal Oxydon C 780 mm
Wheelset Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon E11 29"
Tires Panaracer Romero/Aliso 3Comp. 2.4"
Technical Data
Size S M L XL
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 420 mm | 430 mm | 465 mm | 500 mm |
| Top tube | 579 mm | 609 mm | 648 mm | 673 mm |
| Head Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| Seat Angle | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| Chainstay | 436 mm | 436 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| BB Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Head Tube | 95 mm | 95 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,208 mm | 1,238 mm | 1,284 mm | 1,311 mm | Reach | 428 mm | 458 mm | 488 mm | 508 mm |
| Stack | 612 mm | 612 mm | 625 mm | 639 mm |
The new Forestal Hydra – Downhill bike with a built-in shuttle
The new Forestal Hydra is based on the Siryon but has been optimised for the demands of full-on downhill tracks. Like the Siryon, it offers 170 mm travel at the rear, which, in contrast to the new Siryon, is controlled by a coil shock. Depending on the build, you get a Rock Shox Boxxer or Öhlins DH 38 M.1 dual crown fork, both offering 180 mm travel. So that you don’t have to rely on a lift or shuttle to get to the top, the Hydra is equipped with the same 60 Nm EonDrive motor, drawing its power from the 360 Wh Aurora battery, as Forestal’s other bikes. The Forestal Hydra is available in two builds: the entry-level Halo is priced at € 9,999, while the flagship Diode will set you back by a whopping € 12,099.
Forestal Hydra Diode
€ 12,099
Specifications
Motor Forestal EonDrive 60 Nm
Battery Forestal Aurora Performance 360 Wh
Display Forestal Smart Dashboard
Fork ÖHLINS DH38 M.1 180 mm
Rear Shock ÖHLINS TTX Coil 170 mm
Seatpost Crankbrothers Highline 7 125–170 mm
Brakes Braking 200/200 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X1 1x11
Stem Forestal X PP DirectMount DH
Handlebar Forestal Oxydon C 780 mm
Wheelset Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon DH E11 29"
Tires Panaracer Romero ST 3Comp. 2.4"
Technical Data
Size S M L XL
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 420 mm | 430 mm | 465 mm | 500 mm |
| Top tube | 571 mm | 603 mm | 639 mm | 660 mm |
| Head Angle | 62.7° | 62.7° | 62.7° | 62.7° |
| Seat Angle | 75.7° | 75.7° | 75.7° | 75.7° |
| Chainstay | 436 mm | 436 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| BB Drop | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Head Tube | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,212 mm | 1,242 mm | 1,288 mm | 1,315 mm |
| Reach | 418 mm | 449 mm | 479 mm | 499 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 619 mm | 632 mm | 646 mm |
From the woodlands to the city – Forestal’s new Aryon city bikes
The Aryon is Forestal’s new ebike for urban areas and comes in two versions: The Aryon SC (Speed Concept) is fully rigid, designed as a fast and agile city bike.
As the name suggests, the Aryon Foldable can be folded up. Despite this compact design, it offers front and rear suspension. Both Aryon models use small 20 inch wheels and a belt-drive, and they come in one size only. The Aryon SC will be available for € 8,599. To whiz through town on the full suspension Aryon Foldable, you will have to fork out € 10,399.
Forestal
Specifications
Motor Forestal EonDrive 60 Nm
Display Forestal Smart Dashboard
Seatpost RockShox Reverb AXS 150 mm
Brakes Magura MT5e 160/160 mm
Drivetrain Gates Carbon Drive CDX with Shimano Alfine 1x8
Stem Quadlock
Handlebar Forestal Oxydon C City
Wheelset Forestal Oxydon C 20"
Tires Panaracer TourGuardMoto 2.0"
Technical Data
Size M
| Size | M |
|---|---|
| Seat tube | 435 mm |
| Top tube | 577 mm |
| Head Angle | 69° |
| Seat Angle | 73° |
| Chainstay | 415 mm |
| BB Drop | 32 mm |
| Head Tube | 125 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,088 mm |
| Reach | 435 mm |
| Stack | 467 mm |
Forestal Aryon Foldable
€ 10,399
Specifications
Motor Forestal EonDrive 60 Nm
Battery Forestal Aurora Performance 360 Wh
Display Forestal Smart Dashboard
Fork DNM USD-6 80 mm
Rear Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ 80 mm
Seatpost RockShox Reverb AXS 150 mm
Brakes Formula Cura 2e 160/160 mm
Drivetrain Gates Carbon Drive CDX with Shimano Alfine 1x8
Stem Quadlock
Handlebar Forestal Oxydon C City
Wheelset Forestal Oxydon C 20"
Tires Panaracer TourGuardMoto 2.0"
Technical Data
Size M
| Size | M |
|---|---|
| Seat tube | 425 mm |
| Top tube | 541 mm |
| Head Angle | 69° |
| Seat Angle | 77° |
| Chainstay | 415 mm |
| BB Drop | 40 mm |
| Head Tube | 125 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,095 mm |
| Reach | 435 mm |
| Stack | 467 mm |
We’ve been excited to get our hands on a test bike ever since the Siryon was introduced last year, and Forestal’s latest models seem just as promising. However, no matter how good they look on paper, only practical tests will show whether they can meet these high expectations. That said, we’re happy to say that the first test bike is on its way to us. Stay tuned to find out how Forestal’s eMTBs fare in the real world.
For more information, visit forestal.com
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Words: Rudolf Fischer, Nils Mai Photos: Forestal
