Another month of tinkering is behind me. I’ve been plugging away at stuff and here’s what I’ve got — more code, more bike stuff, developments on the 3D printing front, and so forth.
framebuilding
List of Bicycle Framebuilding Schools and Teachers
Here’s my list, which will evolve over time, of individual builders and schools that teach the craft of bicycle framebuilding. I’ll provide contact information and some general notes about each, but seeing as prices fluctuate, I will not include those here. Individual Framebuilders [table id=1 /] Schools [table id=2 /] Something Missing? Am I missing … Read more
Framebuilding 101: Shit Happens
A Good Framebuilder: 1. Always has an up-to-date tetanus shot. 2. Won’t faint at the sight of blood. 3. Has a high pain tolerance. 4. Keeps a well-stocked first aid kit on-hand. 5. Takes a picture for the website.
Today’s To-Do List:
Workshop: 1. Clean up commuter frame and in preparation for powdercoating. 2. Join head tube and down tube for commuter frame. 3. Prep new head tube for Justin’s 26er. 4. Clean-up of lugs on Paul’s road frame. 5. Mark and prep front triangle for internal cable routing on Paul’s road frame. 6. Preparation of rear … Read more
Minneapolis Custom Bicycle Frame Builders
Last updated: January 28, 2025 No love for Minnesota frame builders. Maybe it’s because we’re too cold. Maybe our pro sports teams aren’t particularly good. Maybe it’s our Scandinavian stoicism. Whatever the case, we get no love when it comes to judging the bike-friendliness of various cities throughout the country. Though I’m hearing rumors that … Read more
Progress Made
She’s coming right along. And I’ve actually been thinking that I may run a 29’er set up as a “super ‘cross” for the aforementioned Almanzo 100. So far we have the headtube, downtube, BB, and seat tube joined up. Everything is within .1mm of where it should be. (Yes, 1/10th of one millimeter.) It’s coming … Read more