Forme

The Forme Calver is a bike suited to cyclocross, triathlon or bike packing adventures. It features a lightweight, robust alloy frame, a 1 x 9 speed drive train with short reach levers and cable disc brakes for optimal handling in all conditions.

Weather proofed internal cabling and sealed bottom bracket keep the bike running for longer and help maintain the bikes value for when you come to sell on.

Sadly Forme bikes went out of business in March 2023, so these bikes are now only available secondhand.

If your Cycle Sprog wants the stylish look of a city bike, complete with a basket on the front, then the Forme Hartington balance bike is worth considering.  It comes in a choice of two pastel shades and has bell fitted too.

It’s not the lightest balance bike out there, because it’s made from steel, so do be aware that if your child is very small they may have a bit more difficulty moving this bike around.

For this reason the Forme Hartington balance bike is probably better suited to slightly older children who have the strength to pick it up and move it around, rather than the lower age limit of an 18 month year old.

Sadly Forme bikes went out of business in March 2023, so these bikes are now only available second hand.

If you’re looking for a secondhand city style kids bike for a child who is just starting to pedal, then the Forme Hartington 14 is worth considering. It has a low frame and easy-reach brakes, none slip pedals and a brown wicker basket.

Please note that at 9.487 kg the Forme Hartington 14 is quite a lot heavier than many light weight kids bikes now available. As a comparison, Forme’s other range of kids bikes has the Forme Cubley 14 weighing in at just 6.12kg, which is a HUGE weight difference for a child of this age.

You do need to consider whether your child has the strength to ride this bike, and move it around. For this reason it’s probably better for slightly older children who are already confident moving around and lifting up their balance bike or trike.

Forme bikes went out of business in March 2023, so these bikes are no longer available new.

If you’re looking for a Dutch city style kids bike with a basket on the front then the Forme Hartington 16 is a good option if you can find one secondhand.

It has a low frame and easy-reach brakes, non-slip pedals and a brown wicker basket.

Weighing in at over 10kg, the Forme Hartington 16 is quite a lot heavier than many other kids bikes, so is going to be suited to a more sedate style of cycling.

The Forme Cubley 18 is a great bike for all round riding, if your child isn’t quite ready to move up to a geared bike.

It’s a good value, lightweight bike with well designed child sized components and performs well on most surfaces a rider of this age is likely to want to go. [sc name="bike-club-forme-bike" bike_name="Forme Cubley 18" ][/sc] [sc name="bike-club-18-inch-deal" ][/sc]

The Forme Kinder MX20 is a really versatile all round bike, ideal for children gaining their first experiences on a geared bike, as the rapid fire gears are really easy to use.

When we reviewed this bike we found it shines best on steady gravel tracks as well as on tarmac and where its nimble steering and agility can be used to full effect to nip around tight turns. [sc name="bike-club-forme-bike" bike_name="Forme Kinder MX20" ][/sc] [sc name="bike-club-20-inch-deal" ][/sc]