Forwards x HMC
Beryl Burton.
This design pays tribute to Britain’s greatest cyclist, Beryl Burton OBE, a legendary athlete who dominated women’s cycling with an astonishing 90 domestic championships and seven world titles. The bold block-colour scheme takes inspiration from the Morley Cycling Club, while a quote from Beryl herself captures her relentless spirit: “I just can’t rest unless I’m doing something.”
Full specification.
Build 54 is built around a Forwards One Road Frame made from T700/800 Toray carbon in size Extra Small (43cm), paired with Forwards One carbon forks featuring external routing.
The cockpit includes a Forwards headset, a Pro PLT 2025 stem (80mm, 31.8mm), and Pro PLT handlebars (380mm, 0-degree flare, 31.8mm), wrapped in BBB BHT14 2mm handlebar tape. It has a Pro integrated computer mount for Wahoo and UD carbon headset spacers.
Stopping power comes from Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 flat-mount brakes with Shimano XTR RT-MT900 140mm rotors.
The drivetrain features Shimano Ultegra ST-R8170 Di2 2x12-speed shifters, an Ultegra FC-R8100 crankset (50/34T, 170mm), a Praxis Works BSA 68/24 bottom bracket, Shimano CN-M8100 chain which has been optimised with Finish Line Halo Hot Wax, Ultegra FD-R8150 Di2 front derailleur, Ultegra RD-R8150 Di2 rear derailleur and Shimano Ultegra CS-R8101 12-speed 11-34T cassette.
Rolling on Hunt 40 Carbon Disc wheels fitted with Vittoria Corsa N.EXT 700x30c tires and Schwalbe Clik Valves.
The bike also includes Shimano XTR PD-M9100 pedals. Rider comfort is enhanced with an Ergon SR Pro Women’s saddle and a Forwards Carbon seatpost (27.2mm, 20mm setback, 180g).
Additional features include black stainless button head bolts and two Elite Custom Race resin bottle cages in stealth black.
