Forme Alport 29.1

mattie007

Hi all,
im looking at getting the Forme Alport from my LBS tomorrow. I'm just after some information about the bike. Has anyone got one and can let me know what its like? I've not had a 29er before but the chap recommended it over a standard MTB for everyday road use and occasional off road trails.
Only issue is he is selling it for £849, yet RRP is £799!
Looks a nice bike and its British aswell, always like to support home grown products

cooldad

Looks like he saw you coming.

£799 here
http://www.ridedirectcycle.co.uk/bikes- ... GcAqg#8885

This one didn't get above £320

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forme-Alport- ... 7675.l2557

You could do a lot better for a lot less.

rockmonkeysc

I never pay rrp for my bikes and would certainly never consider one above rrp!
A hybrid or CX bike would probably be better if your not riding anything technical.

mattie007

Thanks for the replies. Seems he might be on a good commission then!
Any recommendations for around £800? Are Forme not a recommended brand?
90% of use is a 10 mile ride to work each day then a few times a month off-road trails.
Only advantage at the shop is I can do 0% finance.

rockmonkeysc

You can get 0% finance anywhere with an interest free credit card.

chrisw333

If you've got £800 to spend there will be plenty of excellent options out there. Look at the Boardmans at Halfords (factor in the various discounts you can get) and also look on Pauls Cycles for Bargains.