Forme has created a new range of Bamford bikes to be accessible for all but still loaded with quality components and with the same Forme junior-specific design approach currently used on the Kinder bikes. Short-reach brake levers, a low bottom bracket, narrow handlebars and a short stem, age and bike-appropriate gearing, combined with lightweight wheels and tyres to deliver a kids’ bike that looks and rides amazing. At its heart, the Forme Bamford 26 features a lightweight alloy frame, driven by Microshift 7-speed rapid-fire gears and a junior-specific crankset and cassette. Rolling on lightweight wheels and Kenda Small Block Eight tyres, the Bamford 26 is finished off with a compact, lightweight, size-specific handlebar and stem and junior-specific saddle. Weight matters – The Bamford 26 only weighs 9.91kg, making this one of the lightest bikes in the world for its price point and specification! Less weight helps smaller riders start easier, accelerate faster and handle the bike with more control. Narrow handlebar and shorter stem – The handlebar width is based on the typical shoulder width of the rider and the stem length is shorter, helping to reduce reach. Junior specific saddle – The Bamford saddle is sized for smaller riders with length and width optimized, ensuring the rider position is correct for both comfort and reach. Wheels and tyres – The weight of wheel components are considered to keep them as light as possible, which helps to improve steering and acceleration. The wheels are equipped with great all-weather Kenda Small Block Eight tyres, ensuring maximum grip and stability for cornering. Frame size and shape – Forme frames are made from narrow, lightweight aluminium tubing with a low step-over height. A compact frame ensures the rider can ride with the largest wheel possible for their size and this helps young cyclists to ride over much tougher terrain. Pedals – Forme’s pedals are carefully considered. If the platform is too long it is easy to fall into the habit of applying pressure with the heel instead of the ball of the foot, losing power and causing the foot to slip. Equally, if the pedal is too wide, the legs can become too wide apart, reducing efficiency. Aluminium alloy / T6 6061 series heat-treated. Unicrown steel / Straight & tapered leg. Microshift TS38-7R / 1×7 speed. Sunrace MF-300 cassette / 14-34T / 7 speed. Steel 32T chainring / Narrow Q factor / 127mm alloy crank arms. Forme resin junior platform with reflectors / 9/16 thread. 3 piece crank system / Square taper / Cartridge. / Quick-release / 28H. Forme alloy / Quick-release / 32H. Kenda Small Block Eight / 26″ x 1.50″ / black. Power alloy linear-pull V-type. Tektro alloy junior specific with reach adjust. Forme alloy / 480mm wide / Lo-rise. Alloy A-head / 45mm extension / 4-bolt clamp. Alloy micro-adjust / Quick-release / 27.2mm x 215mm.
