The Forge Cycleworks

26/03/2026

Whyte released the brand new Kado RSX today..we’ve got a couple on the shop floor if you’d like a look 👀..
Top line kit from MAGURA , Fox , Sram and obviously Bosch..Very tidy

20/03/2026

Strat small..ride big
have just sent us the 24” wheel Kimu H20 (which translates as shoot or bud) £619.00
Hydraulic brakes, simple and positive gearing, smaller touch points and stable handling..adjustable stem length with internal shim on steerer..
Age 7-10 years

08/03/2026

Getting out a little further than the forest the other day..xc bike makes a good mile muncher..

26/02/2026

We had this out for a few miles today..Kyano LC
It’s a new e bike brand called .bikes
This is the 160 travel carbon bike with a small battery (400), a Shimano ep801 motor that can be tuned with the app before you leave or in the middle of the woods..
I had it set to full power when I left then nudged it back to 65nm ten miles in.
First impressions were how quiet it was and how good the fox suspension suited the bike..never wallowing and supporting well to hoike the front up and over puddles or roots.
The lighter bikes really don’t need huge power to match the full size beef on the market and you don’t need high power modes to keep it rolling either..that said, l reckon I need a range extender for these windy muddy winter conditions on today’s ride but springs coming soon!
Great bike, nimble and grippy, quiet and refined power delivery...this isn’t production spec as the 2026 bikes have di2 gears amongst other slight differences.
Didn’t take long to clean either, unlike my clothes!

18/02/2026

New brand for us here at Forge Cycleworks!
Swiss e bike brand Cilo.
We’ve been super impressed with the design and specifications on the new range of carbon and alloy bikes with Shimano motors..
Various levels of bikes , battery sizes , motors and suspension travel will be available.
Pop in and have a chat with Martin or Mike if you’d like more info on these unique, light handling bikes.

17/02/2026

🤔..
Announcing tomorrow..

17/02/2026

Orbea Rise SL M10 di2 Xt !!
Carbon frame , Fox factory, Xt 12 speed di2 which means this bike has automatic gear change whether you are pedalling, or not! That’s right , if you freewheel into a corner on the brakes , it selects the correct gear to accelerate away when you get back on with your pedalling !
A choice of battery sizes or range extender and can be ordered through the MyO platform as any number of colour choices and specification changes..tyres , stem lengths , dropper drop..oh by the way ,this will have the electronic dropper in the very near future too, and that will have custom modes for full drop or anything inbetween , it’s up to you!
The modes and dropper will all be controlled from one tiny remote on the bars.
£7499 with the 420wh battery or £7699 with a 630wh.
Rs tuned motor can run at 56nm or 85nm and is tunable with the SHIMANO e tube phone app..
Bonkers eh?! Subtle, stealthy, light and lithe..
They also offer a longer travel version and alloy versions too!
Rs=rider synergy

17/02/2026

New brand here at The Forge..Orbea!
A well established and segment leading company from Spain who really know how to connect a bike to it’s purpose..
Here is the alloy hardtail called Alma with 110mm Rockshox with a bar mounted lockout and 12 speed Shimano.
Finished with a touch of Pirelli tyres , a selle Italia boost saddle and a smooth dropper seat post.
£1299.00

08/02/2026

Here is an independent take on the latest Bosch cx motor and how adaptable it is in conjunction with the flow app on your phone..lots of battery /controller and display choices too.

06/02/2026

Winter Olympics are good but what if there were more bicycles …🤔😉😂

19/01/2026

https://off.road.cc/content/review/bikes/whyte-verro-gravel-bike-review-17673

After a relatively quiet spell in the gravel bike market, Whyte has returned with a new line-up, including the Verro. Marketed as a go-anywhere, do-it-all machine, it comes with mounts for almost every accessory you could need and a geometry designed to inspire confidence rather than intimidate. It'...

14/01/2026

Ok, so here’s a quick photo competition (bragging rights only)..
Where is our mechanic on his day off ride? Go!