Why is this bike so cheap ?

plodder73

Seems like a bargain. Carbon frame , some 105, any reason please?


http://www.rutlandcycling.com/153509/pr ... -bike.aspx

diamonddog

Because they want to clear it out for new 2014 bikes IMO.

themekon

Looking at it I don't think it is that cheap.

blinddrew

Looks alright actually, don't know anyone with a Forme. I think the price has been made with the own-brand calipers (easy/cheap to upgrade later) and the shifters (less cheap!) but I've never heard of Shimano Bona before let alone used them :¬)

keef66

It does look good vfm. Only cost cutting appears to be the Microshift shifters and the own-brand brake calipers. Buy one and let us know how it goes!

plodder73

Ok cross that one off the list then, it on the face of it looked cheap.

rhext

Why cross off the list??

I live in Derby (where they're based) and see more of these every day. They're sold in one or two of our local bike shops and they look pretty good! Not got one myself, but would consider them if I was looking to buy.

arran77

Doesn't strike me as overly cheap or good value, for £150 more you can get this...

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_road_bike

Lots of other good bikes around at the moment too so I'd give that one a wide berth

nochekmate

Forme are a non-mainstream brand & poor components on the whole on this bike. For me there are far better bargains out there for that sort of money. Very little Shimano 105 on the bike at all. Microshift shifters, etc etc etc.

Recently advised a tall pal of mine to purchase one of these

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ridley-damocles ... -105-2012/

Understated brand in Ridley, very good frame and FULL 105 groupset. A bit more money it's true, but worth every penny over the Forme IMO if the XL size is right. Have ridden a Damocles myself previously for a few months - thought it was a super all-rounder.

mattv

Cheaply made carbon frame, that microshift stuff I have seen is DIRE, relativly unknown brand, old model bike which the wholesalers AND Rutland are prepared to take a hit in profit. All reasons it's cheap.

plodder73

Thanks all, its now off my radar. The search continues.

plodder73

nochekmate wrote:

Forme are a non-mainstream brand & poor components on the whole on this bike. For me there are far better bargains out there for that sort of money. Very little Shimano 105 on the bike at all. Microshift shifters, etc etc etc.

Recently advised a tall pal of mine to purchase one of these

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ridley-damocles ... -105-2012/

Understated brand in Ridley, very good frame and FULL 105 groupset. A bit more money it's true, but worth every penny over the Forme IMO if the XL size is right. Have ridden a Damocles myself previously for a few months - thought it was a super all-rounder.

Looks very nice, I think it has an integrated set post which I don't want.

adamfo

Microshift levers got a poor review in one of the UK cycling mags.

nochekmate

Plodder73 wrote:

nochekmate wrote:

Forme are a non-mainstream brand & poor components on the whole on this bike. For me there are far better bargains out there for that sort of money. Very little Shimano 105 on the bike at all. Microshift shifters, etc etc etc.

Recently advised a tall pal of mine to purchase one of these

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ridley-damocles ... -105-2012/

Understated brand in Ridley, very good frame and FULL 105 groupset. A bit more money it's true, but worth every penny over the Forme IMO if the XL size is right. Have ridden a Damocles myself previously for a few months - thought it was a super all-rounder.

Looks very nice, I think it has an integrated set post which I don't want.

This particular model does indeed have an integrated seatpost (the model without was sold out). A compromise that I'd be happy to take at the price but others might feel different of course.