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 !

Our rider from Brittany – Bruno Abiven enjoys summer season as he rides as much as he can on his own trail. We were able to appreciate Bruno’s trail with Pompom from La source who stayed a couple of days with us. Between sessions, Pompom enjoyed taking some photos, like those below, Bruno throwing a table and a turndown - enjoy !

We’ve just received a new batch of our top load stems; which are now called OG top load stem” - OG means Original to emphasize the fact that it’s the first stem we designed. They have changed lately as we added an engraving logo around the place of the steerer tube; in order to affirm much the brand on the product. OG top load stems are available with split cap (Jared Ball signature), in polished aluminum for 94.90€.

Our English rider – Tom Bond, and the PSA trail crew have recently organised their famous annual marmalade, which was held during a sunny weekend on 20th and 21st of July. Lots of local riders came down to the trail, in order to enjoy the trail, which keeps on evolving; but also to spend a quiet weekend in the wood where the dirt looks like pure white. You can appreciate this marmalade on video below.

We have worked on a new stem for several months, which is in production at the moment; in the same time of a new batch of top load stems, which has received a couple of changes ! Our local rider – Bruno Abiven, inspired this new stem, he gave us first ideas that we completed with ideas from other Shape bicycles’ team riders: Bérenger Codier, Jared Ball and Tom Bond. This new product will expand our current range, it will match our gyro plate and will be only available with a split cap. Photo below roughly shows you this stem, it is presented with a specific engraved clamp made for the Shape bicycles team riders ony !

Shape bicycles is back in the French time after spending 5 days in England; where weather was sunny for a lovely trail trip. Our HQ during our stay was the Woodyard trail, located at Melbourn where the Derelict crew is based. We are able to enjoy beautiful white lips and the several endless lines dig by Dave king and his team, but we also discovered a couple of other trails: Dany Prout’s and Jimmy Pratt’s trail. These two spots where located in the woods, where we managed to avoid hot temperature while having good sessions under trees ! I let you read the full report of the trip on the Lifetrail blog, as well as having a look at some photos which illustrated these days in England – FUCKERS ! Lifetrail blog

Shape bicycles has already got the chance to make a trip in UK, to enjoy the trail scene; it was in 2011 during summer. This year, we are going to travel overseas again, in order to enjoy the Woodyard trail, local spot of Dave King and Co. By the way, Dave currently runs a Shape bicycles sprocket prototype; we will be able to discuss about this future product while our stay there. Departure in a week for England and specially the Stansted airport; localized about 30min from Melbourn where the Woodayrd takes place !!

We have already announced the organization of the second Shape bicycles jam; this event will be held on September 21st at the Run trail ! Currently, we are working hard on it, mainly on the spot to finish every jump, as well as on sponsoring and general conduct of the event. Below, you can find flyer of the jam, feel free to spread the word !

The news has just come today, the Peynier crew will organize their famous Vans Kill the line on 7th and 8th of September. Our Rider Bérenger Cordier and the whole trail crew (Alex Dropsy, Max Bimar, young riders…etc.) are working to refine the line of the contest; as you can watch on the video below. For the second year in a row, Shape bicycles is partner of the Kill the line, in order to design and manufacture the trophies ! After realizing the sheriff stars last year, we’re motivated to create some unique and beautiful pieces in the spirit of the Kill the line !

Shape bicycles is ready this year again, to organize its second jam, after the first edition enjoyed by all due to the relaxed atmosphere ! This event will be hold in September (the exact date will be announced later), which will take place at the famous Run trail in the Northern Brittany. By this way, we want to show you one of the new at the spot, further than new addition in term of jumps which raised last winter, the word “RUN” was dug in the back of a landing – enjoy !