Hello,
It’s been a busy few months here at Shand. As I look around the workshop, I’m reminded how much has changed and how much hasn’t.
We’ve always built bikes with care and purpose, not for trends or marketing cycles. But sometimes things need a bit of a tune-up. Our frame geometry hasn’t really changed since 2016 and that’s because it’s worked. It’s carried riders across Scotland, Europe and further afield, loaded with kit, caked in mud or cruising home from work. It’s proven, and we’re proud of that.
That said, after nearly a decade, it’s time for a review. We’re looking at the details, the small things that make a big difference. We’re not throwing out what works; we’re refining it to suit more riders, more types of riding and to make sure every Shand still rides like a Shand should: comfortable, balanced, and built for the long haul.
Geometry is one of those things that can quietly define a bike. It affects how it feels under load, how it tracks on a descent, how it handles a sudden climb and even how you feel after a long day in the saddle. The numbers might not mean much to everyone, but they shape the whole experience. That’s why we’re taking our time measuring, testing, riding and adjusting until we’re confident the updates make sense, not just on paper but on the road and trail.
It’s also a chance to think about fit and inclusivity. Riders come in all shapes and sizes and so should our bikes. We want more people to experience what makes a Shand special: that planted, confident feel that still feels lively when you push it. Small adjustments in geometry can make a big difference to comfort, handling, and how connected you feel to the ride.
We’ll keep doing what we’ve always done: updating what needs to be updated, doing it with care, and keeping Shand focused on what matters, bikes that are made here, made properly and made for you.
All the best,
Paul
Shand Cycles UK Ltd
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12 Responses
It will be interesting to learn about the changes afoot with regards to geometry etc. On a different note it would be good to see even more home grown parts on the bikes. I’m aware Hope hubs and full wheelsets are routinely used but unless specified by a customer I rarely see their headsets, bars, seat posts etc. Anyhoo, keep up the great work, still loving my two In the garage
Hey Stuart – thanks for the comment.
We will be writing posts about all those things going forward, and more UK made parts. 🙂
Cheers
Paul
We have two wonderful stoaters and love them. They’ve been all over and done a huge amount of distance, on and off road. Toe overlap has been my issue and this depends upon the route and footwear I use. That said I got used to this fairly quickly and love the day long comfort and responsiveness. A true bike for everything! Within reason of course. 😃
Hi Lawrence, we are glad you’re using the bikes for their intended purpose and getting a lot of joy out.
Interesting about the toe overlap, I’m assuming that’s on a small or x small frames ?
Best Paul
Would HATE to see a gated pinion Bahookie.
Well, my wallet would!!!
Hey Ted, well we would happily build you a pinion bahookie 🙂
We have done it before.
Cheers
P
Hey Paul, great read! Love the focus on the small things – like geometry, which sounds crucial for feeling planted but also ensuring my toes dont accidentally do the cha-cha slide down the trail. Making bikes for all shapes and sizes is brilliant, though I suspect my shape might be testing the current inclusivity limits! Hope youre careful refining – dont want the Shand to become *too* perfect and lose that lively feel when pushed. Keep up the excellent work, and maybe share the UK parts list soon? 😉no, i’m not a human 攻略
Hey thanks, don’t worry we won’t become to perfect, however things that need tweaking or making better because lets face it some things just do.
Cheers
Hi, it looks like your current bikes are all drop-bar and 50mm or less tyre width. Some years ago you built me a great flat-bar bikepacking bike with geometry to take 3″ tyres. Is that now an old-school format, or is there still a demand for that type of bike?
Matthew – Thanks for the comment, yes and no really, we get asked for all types of bikes, as we are custom we can usally accomodte. We won’t just build anything it has to be Shand DNA. We can, and do allow extra clerance, and flat bars etc
Hello from Greece! Do I have the only Shand in Greece? 🙂 I’m on my 2nd Shand. Loved my Stoater, but loving my new “California Orange” Stooshie even more. I’m super curious what direction you’ll be going with any new frame geometry you might do. Regardless, I’m super happy to be riding one your bikes. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the loveley words John