Sprocket was the first Shape bicycles product, based on a 5 branches design inspired by a famous old school wheel. After making some changes in order to improve machining, now we decide to make a spline version ! It simplifies assembly of gearing, on the other hands design is better and smoother, thanks to the location of the screw which is removed. We worked closely with our local manufacturer - LG Tech, as machinig has to ensure an accurate fit between the spline insert and the sprocket. Currently, we are testing the first prototypes to validate the final product.

Our rider from South of France – Bérenger Corider likes coming to Brittany, it was the case last weekend, for the official opening of the new racing track of the Trinité Surzur. Bérenger took advantage of his skills both in racing and dirt, as he attended the different races during the weekend and also enjoyed making some dirt exhibitions; below some photos which summarise both sides of doctor Cordier and mister Hyde !

Our friend at Deluxe BMX have just published the first part of their Woodlanders video, which summarizes the road trip that their American riders (Mark Potoczny, Ted Van Orman, Mike Saavedra, Jeremy Ball) made through the most beautiful trails of the USA. This first part enables us to watch home trails of Mark and Jeremy, with some runs of the Shape bicycles rider Jared Ball ! We can t wait for watching the next parts of the Woodlanders series, filmed and edited by Jay Simmons.

The famous Vans Kill the line contest is logically back in 2014, it will be hold on 30th and 31st of August, at the as well famous Peynier trail. We were able to see a couple of photos of our rider Bérenger Cordier and the young riders working on the line of the contest, right now organizers have lots of work to do before the contest. From our side, Shape bicycles is still partner of the event for the realization of the trophies, which will reward the the top 3 riders.

Our rider from South of France Bérenger Cordier works hard at Peynier, with the crew of young riders from the trail association. In addition to all changes on the line of the Kill the line contest, the youngest are motivated and dig a new section, coached by Bérenger, Dropsy and Co, a very good example to follow, in term of renewal of generations ! They managed to have a first session lately, Béregner even enjoyed throwing some tricks under the pine trees of Peynier.

We have worked with Deluxe BMX for several years, we designed parts and made CAD (seat clamp, bar ends, stems...); by the way we are currently working on a future Deluxe BMX product. Mark has told us about his project of American made products for a long time, obviously we supported him from the beginning, even pushing him forward to make his project real; being ourselves supporters of home made products. Mark Potoczny signature frame and bar were really a great opportunity to make parts in the USA; providing logic and legitimacy in this project 100% American ! The PA Model frame and Welcome bar are currently in production by Solid BMX, an iconic brand in the USA, which enables Deluxe BMX to realize their project. We are looking forward to these products, in order to assembled a new bike mixed with Deluxe BMX and Shape bicycles products !

Our local rider Bruno Abiven enjoys motocross, he has commonly practised this sport with his 2 strokes KX 125 for several years. He is used to make everything at 100%, the least we can say is that he practises MX with as much passion as BMX and trail riding. Bruno and his friends, with their mechanical digger, created their own MX track which is about 1km long, with as much devotion as their trail! Find below a couple of photos of Bruno while his latest session at their friend’s R3C compound – enjoy !

We have recently created a new sticker, based on our sprocket design with 5 branches ; now we have adapted it on a tee shirt in order to expand our range of clothes. Summer is just around the corner, this is why this new tee shirt will be available soon, in black with white logo or grey with black logo; at 19 euros

We have drawn our top load OG stem since the creation of the brand in 2011. Over the years we have designed different evolutions, we made a split cap with Jared Ball in 2012, then machining of the front load stem (on sides of the steerer tube) that we made common to both models in 2014. This unique prototype of the top load OG stem below, is the result of every evolution we tested : a black anodized body which is machined and built up with a polished split cap. The Shape bicycles top load OG stem !

Soul BMX magazine has existed since 1998 with the publication of their first issue dedicated to this small bike we all enjoy. Today, they merged with another French magazine – Figuré, which was the first one in France to be free, with an original format. Four months after putting together their means, ideas and visions about BMX, the newest Soul magazine with some Figuré inspiration is available since last week. Find this issue 82 with new content and mainly a new artistic line, also with a beautiful cover drawn by Mike Husser (who has an interview on Soul website).