One - Road Bike

  • Build our customers the ultimate individual road bike that offers unparalleled customisation.

    One is a road bike designed and built for a purpose and not constrained to meet a price point.

    Our original One is a road bike that bent the rules. It’s all in the name, it’s offered in 1x. Here we embrace the conventional with 2x group sets and include our, as standard, customisation options.

    Customised paint, graphics, contact points, drivetrain, wheels, tyres, tape and much more come as standard.

    As with all Forwards bikes, we’ve not compromised with specification and reliability, so only the absolute finest parts are present.

    One has been developed through real world testing and knowledge and its performance is as polished as you’d expect from us.

    One bridges the boundaries of today’s smooth and battered roads, sweeping country lanes and gravel tracks. It’s a modern bike that takes it all in its stride, delivering superb performance and comfort all day long.

    When you ride a Forwards, you’ll know it’s a bike that’s been built with passion for perfect performance, by people who love riding. And we do love riding our bikes.

  • Your Forwards bike is designed for you, which is why you can choose your own colour. We’ve chosen a colour here for our feature build but we ask you to imagine it in your own choice of colour. After all, thats what a Forwards is all about, imagining and realising your very own dream bike.

    Our bikes are not restrained by factory paint. Every single one is truly individual. They are custom painted by the finest Artisan painters here in the UK.

  • Our bike graphics are tastefully subtle and feature 30mm tall ‘Forwards’ on the main down tube and the model name on the back of the top tube, 20mm wide. The production number is on the inner side of the left hand chain stay and is 10mm tall. They also have a small Union Jack on the back of the seat tube to mark that they are assembled by hand, here in the UK.

    The graphics are airbrushed onto the frame by our Artisan painters, flat polished and clear coated to create a seamless transition between graphic and chassis colour. You can also choose the graphic colour to compliment the chassis colour.

  • Every Forwards Bike is individually numbered according to its production. This number continues to increase across our entire range of models. We introduced the numbering on build number 10 and the number is 10mm tall to mark this event.

One Carbon Frame & Forks

  • Our chosen frames are manufactured with a specific mix of Toray T700 and T800 carbon fibre. T700 and T800 is a suitable mix for the stresses and strains of a performance road bike and balances reduced weight and performance without compromising strength and comfort. The frames are EPS moulded and EN tested.

    Want more? Ask us about the 60ton Carbon Super Light version.

  • The integrated oversized headset offers precise handling and steering with aesthetic perfection. With its full 1 1/2” bearing system its superbly stiff and silky smooth. Smoothness and reliability is not compromised with integrated cabling.

  • Hoses and cables are integrated into the main frame without headset integration. We’ve chosen this approach over fully integrated to allow beautifully smooth steering performance and an ease of maintenance.

Components.

  • Exceptional reliability was what we wanted with the drivetrain so we didn’t compromise at all. Gearing is offered by the stunning Shimano 105, Ultegra or Dura Ace 2x Di2 groupsets. This version of the One is running a 2x12 speed electronic groupset and we can customise gear ratios and crank lengths to suit your requirements. E-tube and hoses are fully integrated into the frame.

  • We wanted this to be perfect as bottom brackets can be a total pain, so we’ve specified the threaded BSA-68 standard for our bottom bracket to ensure reliability and precision. The design incorporates a full 68mm lightened aluminium bottom bracket sleeve which is bonded into the carbon fibre frame. We have specified a Praxis Works BSA68-24 bottom bracket for superior performance and reliability. We have been using Praxis Works BBs across our fleet of bikes for many years now and have been extremely happy with the performance of them. Feedback from our research group was to fit a great BB, so we have.

    We now offer a Ceramic Hybrid bottom bracket bearing upgrade.

  • Braking is performed via the Shimano STI levers and callipers through to the XTR centre lock rotors. We’ve used 160mm front and 140mm rear rotors here but you can choose these to suit your requirements.

Contact Points.

  • The points of contact on your bike are exceptionally important which is why we’ve taken our time to test a number of combinations with critical real world racing feedback. After testing with our original road bike we have abandoned the original cockpit and aligned our One road bike to our gravel bikes by fitting Pro components. We have specified Pro Vibe handlebars and stem for the One. Carbon fibre and alloy options are available as are aero and round options. Here we have also specified our signature steerer chimney to allow the steerer to pass through the stem but can flush mount this if preferred.

  • We’ve chosen the fabulous Pro Stealth saddle which is available in 2 sizes and has proven to be an extremely comfortable saddle. We can measure you up for this on our dedicated tool before you place your order if you wish. The carbon fibre seat post is our own and at just 180 grams it’s really light and offers superb micro adjustment and comfort. We offer zero or 25mm setback according to your bike fit.

Wheels & Tyres.

  • One is specified with the Hunt wheels as standard. They feature silky smooth hubs and are available in a variety of carbon rim depths.

    All Hunt wheel options are available.

  • Our feature bike here has Continental GP5000 700x32c which is the maximum tyre size for the chassis.

    As standard we offer Vittoria tyres.

Attention to Detail.

  • All of our bikes feature stainless steel allen key bolts and washers with the length matched to the application area on the bike. We’ve also weighed them and they’re 1g lighter for a bolt and washer over the originally supplied part from the factory. We also use additional stainless steel locking washers in key areas to prevent accessories shaking loose.

    We offer silver or black stainless hardware.

    We became a little obsessed with the rubber plugs for blanking the unused holes in the frame left over from using a 1x groupset and source our own for a far superior fit.

    All of our bikes are fitted with Bike Shield at the time of manufacture to protect the paint from chips and scratches in certain areas. This is on the chainstay and small patches over the disc brake calliper mounts.

Forwards One - Specification
ComponentShimano 105 2x12-speed Di2Shimano Ultegra 2x12-speed Di2Shimano Dura-Ace 2x12-speed Di2
Frame100% toray T700/T800 UD carbon fibre mix for balanced strength and weight saving using EPS molding process100% toray T700/T800 UD carbon fibre mix for balanced strength and weight saving using EPS molding process100% toray T700/T800 UD carbon fibre mix for balanced strength and weight saving using EPS molding process
Carbon OptionYes, LightweightYes, LightweightYes, Lightweight
Custom Paint ColourYesYesYes
Custom Graphics ColourYesYesYes
ForksCarbonCarbonCarbon
HeadsetAhead 1.5”Ahead 1.5”Ahead 1.5”
Headset SpacersUD carbonUD carbonUD carbon
Steerer bungCompressorCompressorCompressor
Bottom BracketPraxis Works BSA 68 ThreadedPraxis Works BSA 68 ThreadedPraxis Works BSA 68 Threaded with Zero Ceramic Bearings
Lever LeftST-R7170 105 Di2 2-speed STIST-R8170 Ultegra Di2 2-speed STIST-R9270 Dura-Ace Di2 2-speed STI
Lever RightST-R7170 105 Di2 12-speed STIST-R8170 Ultegra Di2 12-speed STIST-R9270 Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed STI
Sprint ShiftNANANA
Front DerailleurFD-R7150 105 Di2 12-speedFD-R8150 Ultegra Di2 12-speedFD-R9250 Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed
Rear DeraillieurRD-R7150 105 Di2 12-speedRD-R8150 Ultegra Di2 12-speedRD-R9250 Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed
ChainsetFC-R7100 105 12-speed doubleFC-R8100 Ultegra 12-speed doubleFC-R9200 Dura-Ace 12-speed double
Chainring Options50/34T, 52/36T50/34T, 52/36T50/34T, 52/36T, 54/40T
Crank Length Options160/165/170/172.5/175mm160/165/170/172.5/175mm165/170/172.5/175/177.5mm
CassetteCS-R7100 105 12-speedCS-R8100 Ultegra 12-speedCS-R9200 Dura-Ace 12-speed
Ratios11-34 or 11-36T11-30 or 11-34T11-30 or 11-34T
ChainCN-M7100 SLX/105 with quick linkCN-M8100 XT/Ultegra with quick linkCN-M9100 XTR/Dura Ace with quick link
Di2 BatteryBT-DN300 Di2BT-DN300 Di2BT-DN300 Di2
Junction BoxNANANA
CableseTubeeTubeeTube
Brake CallipersBR-R8170 flat mount BR-R8170 flat mount BR-R9270 flat mount
RotorsSM-RT70XTR/Dura Ace RT-MT900XTR/Dura Ace RT-MT900
Rotor Sizes140/160mm140/160mm140/160mm
HandlebarsPro Vibe AlloyPro Vibe AlloyPro Vibe Carbon
Handlebar OptionsRound, Compact/Anatomic, 40/42/44cmRound/Aero, Compact/Anatomic, 40/42/44cmRound/Aero, Compact/Anatomic, 40/42/44cm
StemPro Vibe AlloyPro Vibe AlloyPro Vibe Carbon
Stem Options90/100/110mm90/100/110mm90/100/110/120/130mm
SeatpostCarbon 180g 27.2mmCarbon 180g 27.2mmCarbon 180g 27.2mm
Seatpost Options0/20mm0/20mm0/20mm
SaddlePro Stealth PerformancePro Stealth PerformancePro Stealth Performance
Saddle Sizes142/152mm142/152mm142/152mm
Saddle OptionsYesYesYes
WheelsHunt Carbon 40Hunt Carbon 44 AerodynamicistHunt Carbon SUB50 Limitless
Wheel OptionsYesYesYes
SealantOrange Seal 100ml x2Orange Seal 100ml x2Orange Seal 100ml x2
TyreVittoria Rubino Pro IV 700x32c TLR Full Black G2.0Vittoria Corsa N.EXT 700x30c TLR Full Black G2.0Vittoria Corsa N.EXT 700x30c TLR Full Black G2.0
Tyre OptionsYesYesYes
Axle Front 12 x 120 x 1.512 x 120 x 1.512 x 120 x 1.5
Axle Rear12 x 173 x 1.512 x 173 x 1.512 x 173 x 1.5
BartapeBBB BHT-16 - Gravel Ribbon 3.5mm or BBB BHT-14 2.0mmBBB BHT-16 - Gravel Ribbon 3.5mm or BBB BHT-14 2.0mmBBB BHT-16 - Gravel Ribbon 3.5mm or BBB BHT-14 2.0mm
HardwareSS Allen Bolts, Washers and Spring WashersSS Allen Bolts, Washers and Spring WashersSS Allen Bolts, Washers and Spring Washers
Anti RattleCapgo 1mCapgo 1mCapgo 1m
Forwards One - Geometry
SizeSize mmSCOHSHCFOTWBFCRCGReachStack
XS43074.851612070.838045986.1582.841575370.8532.8
S46074.353013871.738045987.8584.541575374.2553.1
M49073.95461577238045998.6594.641573380.8571.2
L52073.5560172.67338045998.4594.441573385589.3
XL5507358019573380451012.9608.841573392.9610.6

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