Forme Kinder MX20

Sadly Forme Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so new bikes are now hard to find.  However the good news is most of their warehouse was bought by Bike Club so kids can continue to ride these great bikes for years to come.  

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If your child is ready to move up to a bike with gears you want the peace of mind of knowing that they’re going to enjoy riding it.

The Forme Kinder MX20, which is named after Kinder Scout in the Peak District (close to Forme HQ), is designed to be both fun and easy to ride.

The 8 gears are simple to use for a first timer. There’s a single chainring, which means your child only has to learn to change gears with one hand, rather than both.

Gears are changed by a Shimano Rapid Fire thumb shifter, which tends to be easier than a twistgrip for small hands to operate. However, Forme has gone one better to really make changing gear a cinch by adding a Sure Shift lever extension which reduces both the arc of the lever and tension and also increases the contact point for the thumb.

The Forme Kinder MX20 is really lightweight – just 8.47 kg – so your child will be able to pick it up and move it around, and you won’t put your back out whilst trying to lift it onto a car rack or tidying it away once they’re done riding.

You get lightweight alloy rims and an appropriate spoke count on the wheels to reduce weight, an internal headset (the bit that joins the fork to the frame) to protect it from the British weather, plus Forme designed junior sized platform pedals that give high levels of grip to stop feet slipping off.

The compact frame is designed to give a low stepover, so the rider gets to ride the largest wheel for their size which improves stability and in turn helps boosts confidence.

The Forme Kinder MX20 is available to lease via the Bike Club. Many Cycle Sprog readers are now opting for this hassle free way of getting their kids bikes.

You simply pay them a monthly fee and upgrade to a larger size each time your child grows. The environmental benefits of this are huge, as is the time/hassle saving.

For even more details on this bike check out our detailed rider review of the Forme Kinder MX20.

Sadly Forme Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so new bikes are now hard to find.  However the good news is most of their warehouse was bought by Bike Club so kids can continue to ride these great bikes for years to come.