shan5 bike Ridecaster 2025
*Estimated delivery 2 weeks.
Simple, efficient, fun, versatile, dynamic... these are the usual attributes of our Shan 5 but...
...Some stories aren’t planned. They just click.
While Victor, our graphic designer was riffing on a Rock ’n’ Roll-inspired design for the Shan 5, we got a message from Pierre-Antoine Roiron — luthier, mountain biker, and founder of Atelier Roiron… and it struck a chord.
From that moment, we knew what had to be done: co-develop a limited edition frame and an electric guitar, together. The result is the Ridecaster — a Shan 5 that draws on the spirit of legendary guitars from the 50s and 60s: Gretsch, White Falcon, plus a wink to the Strat… and plenty of volume (up to 11...)
The film below follows the story of that collaboration, our trip to Pierre-Antoine’s workshop, and the moment where we trade two creations — frame and fretboard — born from the same fire.
The RideCaster is limited to 100 units.
Built to ride. Designed to rock.
🎸 Steel & Strings, the birth of the RideCaster
Shan 5 Build kits
29" / Trail & Enduro / Steel X Carbon
We deliver the frame kit with or without shock and we also offer our Rolling Chassis options
The Rolling Chassis is a concept making job easier for those looking at a custom build around a SHAN 5.
The Rolling Chassis comes with most important and essentials parts of the bicycle. We’ve selected high level performance components, reliable and most important, matching perfectly the SHAN 5 riding characteristic.
The Rolling Chassis comes with most important and essentials parts of the bicycle. We’ve selected high level performance components, reliable and most important, matching perfectly the SHAN 5 riding characteristic.
Ours Rolling Chassis come with frame & rear shock, front fork and headset, wheels, cockpit and dropper seat post.
This gives you the opportunity to specs by yourself your favourite drivetrain and brakes and to realise your dream bike! You can even take the components from your old bike, to save up some money in this quest!
Full Volume, Full Send
We have two trims that we carefully selected. The GLX and the STX.
The GLX trim comes with Manitou suspensions, SunRinglé built to last SR309 wheelset, PP cockpit and OneUp V3 dropper post, it is our most accessible Rolling Chassis.
The STX trim is our premium package, it comes with Formula suspensions, Hunt Enduro V3 wheelset, PP cockpit and OneUp V3 dropper post.
Full Volume, Full Send
Shan 5 Ridecaster... twist the throttle, hit the trail—this is full-volume corner shredding on two wheels.
Features
THE ALLIANCE OF STEEL AND CARBON
A fine combination of high strength steel and Carbon composites allowed us to optimise the dynamics characteristics of the chassis.
The front triangle is made of our 4130 CrMo MCS steel with impeccable strength, high levels of elasticity and fatigue resistance meanwhile we engineered a carbon swingarm which reduce by half the weight of the previous generation. Tailor made lamination of T700 and T800 allowed us to reach the right amount of flex. Less unsprung weight means a more dynamic ride.
A fine combination of high strength steel and Carbon composites allowed us to optimise the dynamics characteristics of the chassis.
The front triangle is made of our 4130 CrMo MCS steel with impeccable strength, high levels of elasticity and fatigue resistance meanwhile we engineered a carbon swingarm which reduce by half the weight of the previous generation. Tailor made lamination of T700 and T800 allowed us to reach the right amount of flex. Less unsprung weight means a more dynamic ride.
R.KTP SUSPENSION OPTIMISATION
The 140mm of R.KTP suspension has been developed across 2 areas: A single-pivot suspension system reduces maintenance to a bare minimum. Suspension can therefore be adjusted for sensitivity from the start and ensuring that 100% of the available travel is used without bottoming out. Lateral constraints are isolated from the shock, ensuring optimal cornering sensitivity and function.
The 140mm of R.KTP suspension has been developed across 2 areas: A single-pivot suspension system reduces maintenance to a bare minimum. Suspension can therefore be adjusted for sensitivity from the start and ensuring that 100% of the available travel is used without bottoming out. Lateral constraints are isolated from the shock, ensuring optimal cornering sensitivity and function.
EASY TO MAINTAIN
As much as we love the tech stuff, we want you to keep riding with minimal maintenance. That's what the Shan 5 is all about. RIDE!
As much as we love the tech stuff, we want you to keep riding with minimal maintenance. That's what the Shan 5 is all about. RIDE!
ICONIC INSPIRATION
Rock n Roll. Fender, Gretsch, but all we need is the extra push to go over the cliff. Turn it up to 11. For the newbie, please take a look at "This is Spinal Tap!" ;-) "
Rock n Roll. Fender, Gretsch, but all we need is the extra push to go over the cliff. Turn it up to 11. For the newbie, please take a look at "This is Spinal Tap!" ;-) "
Leo's winter escape
🎸 Plug in, drop in—this is where guitar tone meets trail zone.
SIZING |
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Small |
Medium Recommended height 175cm to 182cm |
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Large |
X-Large Recommended height 192cm and Up |
SPECIFICATIONS
Any questions on Rolling Chassis or suspensions advices? Or maybe you need a custom playlist for your ride? please send us an e-mail at contact@production-privee.com
GEOMETRY |
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| DESCRIPTION |
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M | L | X-L |
| 1. Head Tube Height | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm |
| 2. Top Tube Horizontal | 580 mm | 605 mm | 630 mm | 650 mm |
| 3. Seat Tube Length | 410 mm | 430 mm | 450 mm | 475 mm |
| 4. Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| 5. Wheelbase | 1215 mm | 1242 mm | 1269 mm | 1291 mm |
| 6. BB Drop | -36 mm | -36 mm | -36 mm | -36 mm |
| 7. Head Tube Angle | 64,3º | 64,3º | 64,3º | 64,3º |
| 8. Seat Tube Angle |
74,3º | 74,3º | 74,3º | 74,3º |
| 9. Seat Tube Angle Virtual | 77,6 º | 77,6 º | 77,6 º | 77,6 º |
| 10. Reach |
445 mm | 468 mm | 490 mm | 508 mm |
| 11. Stack |
614 mm | 623 mm | 632 mm | 641 mm |
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