Forme

The Forme Cubley 14 has all the features that you want when your child is learning to ride so they gain confidence quickly.

Weighing in at just 6.12kg the Cubley 14 is light enough for your child to pick it up and manoeuvre themselves, and not too heavy for you to carry if they suddenly decide they’ve had enough halfway through your ride.

The geometry of this bike has been designed with the youngest of riders in mind, and it comes with a size specific crankset and pedals for little legs, narrow bars, and a short reach stem. The 14″ diameter wheelset is alloy and attaches to the frame with nuts.

We were very impressed with the slightly larger Forme Cubley 18 we were sent to review.

We’re impressed with the low weight of the Forme Cubley 16 – it tips the scales at just 6.64kg.  It’s so important to have a bike that your child can pick up and manoeuvre without struggling if they’re going to enjoy riding it (plus it’s much easier for you when you’re carrying it around).

Other features on this bike include a size specific crank set for little legs, narrow bars, short reach stem and smaller pedals, plus grippy tyres so you don’t have to worry about your Cycle Sprog riding through puddles!

We’ve reviewed the slightly larger Forme Cubley 18, and we were very impressed. The Cubley 16 is just a slightly smaller version and equally as good.

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If you’re in the market for a junior full-suspension mountain bike then the Forme Black Rocks 24 is worth a look.  Price and quality wise it sits in that mid way point between a hard tail mountain bike and the much more expensive full suspension bikes that will set you back several thousand quid.

Forme took the learnings from their adult Black Rocks mountain bike range and their junior Kinder range and melded it into the Black Rocks 24, giving a good entry level full suspension bike.

Availability of these bikes is sadly limited, since Forme hit troubled times in 2023. There is limited availability left secondhand and occasionally to lease via the Bike Club.

If you’re in the market for a junior full-suspension mountain bike then it’s well worth a look at the brand new Forme Black Rock 26.   

Price wise it sits in that mid way point between a hard tail mountain bike and the much more expensive full suspension bikes that will set you back several thousand quid.

Forme have taken the learnings from their adult Black Rocks mountain bike range and their junior Kinder range and melded it into the Black Rocks 26, giving you a good entry level full suspension bike.

On trend “heritage styling” and step through frame make this bike suited to a relaxed, urban style of cycling. The Hartington 20 has high rise handlebars for an upright riding position, easy-reach brakes, none slip pedals, wicker basket and a choice of 7 gears.

Weight wise it’s heavier than many 20″ wheel bikes, which is worth considering if you child has to carry it up steps, or you’re planning to lift onto a roof rack regularly.

If your Cycle Sprog is looking for a city style bike that has more of a Dutch bike feel about it, then the Forme Hartington 24 could be the bike for them. 

It’s a stylish 24″ wheel bike with a step through frame and upright riding position, that is available in three pastel colour options.  It is equipped with mudguards and a kickstand as well as a basket.

The Forme Hartington is quite a lot heavier than many other 24″ wheel bikes, so is suited to a more gentle style of urban cycling.