Our American rider Jared Ball and his brother Jeremy have well enjoyed their trail at the end of the summer. Their friend Elliot Van Orman came walking in the garden of the Ball family, with his camera, in order to film the brother on their home jumps. Take time to enjoy this edit, especially as fall season is well in place here. Thanks a lot to Jared to represent Shape bicycles in the USA !
Elliot Van Orman website

During the Shape bicycles trail trip in UK last summer, I met Dan Prout, the main digger at LP woods. The Dereclict crew and myself were able to enjoy his trail, in the shade of trees; mainly we were able to discuss with Dan, this trail rider with massive tattoos on his both arms. I had a closer look at his arms, I noticed there was a sprocket tattoo on both of his shoulder, which were exactly the same as the Shape bicycles one, with the famous five branches design ! After explaining to Dan this hazardous coincidence, he immediately wanted to get a Shape bicycles sprocket for his bike; in order to emphasize this unexpected inspiration of his tattoos. Such a funny history – enjoy !

We have already published a full report on the 2013 Shape bicycles jam, right now we have got all pictures from our official photographer – Antoine Hervouet. For the second year in a row, Antoine came down to the RUN trail, he offered us beautiful photos which highlight the riders obviously but also the specific orange dirt of the RUN trail ! Find photos on Lifetrail blog!

Our American rider – Jared Ball enjoys his home trail in the beginning of fall, with his brother Jeremy and their crew from Michigan ! Lots of rain ravaged their trail in late summer; they put lots of efforts in the trail to make it proper and to be able to have a ride before winter. Below, some photos of our Shape bicycles American ambassador. Jared was also part of the beautiful “Manual” book, published by Banos distro in France (which is also a Shape bicycles retailer), with a photo took by T.Van Horman at Pipe dreams - enjoy !

The Shape bicycles was held on September 21st, a week ago. RUN trail was the place of the event, in order to share a day of trail riding with riders friends ! You can find a full report about the Shape bicycles jam on Lifetrail blog, with some photos (all photos will be available later). Not to forget that an edit is in the pipe too… Enjoy !

For the second year, Shape bicycles organizes a jam at the RUN trail, in Brittany. This event is aimed at promoting the brand as well as enjoying and sharing a day at the trail ! For the first time, Shape bicycles realised two trophies, which will reward the “Best style” and the “Best trick” of the day; at the moment we keep them secret ! During the event, you will be able to meet some of the Shape bicycles riders (Bérenger Cordier, Bruno Abiven) and have a look at our products with our new display. We will again organize a lottery, support by Deluxe BMX, with many prizes to win ! The 2013 Shape bicycles jam is proudly support by Deluxe BMX, Torch bike shop, MC Lettres et LG Tech.

The Vans Kill the line was hold at Peynier last weekend, won by the Californian Mike Hucker Clark and as a result he received one of the trophies made by Shape bicycles. As we like to show you the manufacturing process of our products, this is why we have prepared an edit about design and machining of the Vans Kill the line trophies 2013. Take time to enjoy this video below, which was edited by our videographer Stéphane.

The Vans Kill the line has just ended after a weekend of riding under the trees of Peynier for about 40 riders who attended the event. The best 16 riders selected by judges have to prove their level with 3 runs; then it’s Mike Hucker Clark (USA) who took the win and the N°1 Shape bicycles trophy; followed by Ben Wallace (UK) 2nd and Simon Moratz (DE) 3rd. Here are some photos of the trophies which well stay hidden until the podium – enjoy !

For the second year in a row, Shape bicycles was in charge of designing and making the Vans kill the line trophies. We have worked together with our team rider – Bérenger Cordier, as well as Alex Dropsy, in order to design some unique parts which are more elaborate compared to last year one, but still with the Shape bicycles’ touch ! Trophies well joined Peynier, but they are well kept out of sight, waiting for the best riders who will kill the line this weekend ! Before discovering these beautiful piece of machining metal, have a look at this spy photo below, like all Shape bicycles products, they are 100% made in Brittany – enjoy !

After publishing a first image of our new stem, it’s available right now ! We officially launch our front load stem, which we developed based on a first idea of Bruno Abiven and completed with all others Shape bicycles riders’ opinion ; this is the reason we called it the “Front load TEAM stem”. We wanted to create a complementary product to our current top load OG stem, which is simple and without any unnecessary details. This is why we chose starting with a front load design and several removing material without compromising strength of the product; all complemented by several engraving logos of the brand. It is available with a split cap (inspired by Jared Ball's cap), stainless steel bolts; raw only, for 94,90€. To know all about this new Shape bicycles’ product, watch the video below – enjoy !