On a slightly different note, I know that Moore Large entered liquidation, so buying a forme Buxton pro E would leave me with no warranty or parts(?). Does anyone know if they are being bought over?
If you're looking for an opinion on the Forme Buxton, here's mine:
I think the inclusion of a larger 500Wh battery and hydraulic brakes is surprising at the £1350 price. And the branded/standard Bafang rear hub motor. That's all great IMHO.
What I personally dislike is the frame welding looks a bit scrappy, and the central display is mounted directly over the stem latch... the display bracket is likely/prone to breakage if you need to keep twisting it to undo/adjust the handlebar.
For me the concerns would be that the battery appears to be a bit non-standard (branded "Veken"), the display/electronics King Meter. If there's doubt about continuity of the supply chain, future replacement of these parts especially may prove tricky (the rest seems straightforward enough).
So to answer your question: With Moore Large only just hitting the skids I'd say it's far too early to see if anyone else picks up that mantle (I haven't read anything yet in the cycling press), especially given how the broader UK bike market has reportedly shrunk by 20% and staff lay-offs are becoming widespread across the industry. That Moore Large's stock has been auctioned off piece-meal and not sold in entirety suggests there's little interest in taking it over as a going concern.
The bike does look good value for the money, but IMHO it is a risk unless Forme as a brand is acquired... To me that doesn't seem likely to happen soon (if at all) given current economics.