Building bicycles has been a fulfilling journey for me. Now, I want to pay it forward by sharing the knowledge I've accumulated over the years with the next generation of framebuilders.

At the summit, I’ll provide insights and practical tips to help newer builders accelerate their learning curve, stay in business, and perfect their craft.

WHO IS THE SUMMIT FOR?

The ideal participant is a framebuilder who is either running their own business or working towards making bicycle building their primary source of income.

Inaugural Summit Participants

B Vivit — Hot Salad Bikes

Will Bender — Bender Bicycle Company

Nick Jensen — Manzanita Cycles

Chris Blandford — Blandford Bicycles

Zach Weiss — Zabrina Cycles

THE DETAILS

Location

Caletti Cycles workshop in Santa Cruz, CA.
104 High Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

When

Aiming for Spring 2025. Dates are TBD. Apply below and watch this space for updates.

Topics

Fabrication: Techniques, tools, time management

Tooling: Fixturing, cutting, small tools, time savers

Cleaning Process: Techniques and tools for effective cleaning

Tacking and Joining: Sequence, TIG tacking vs. brazing, methods, and reasoning

Alignment: Measurement techniques, best practices

Design: Fit, geometry, tubing selection, dropouts

Marketing: Strategies, budget allocation, effective practices, and brainstorming ideas

Business: Overview of P&L statements, pricing strategies, margins, accounts, frameset vs. complete bikes, overhead, and compensation

Online Presence: Website, Instagram, and other platforms; visibility, content, ease of contact, and information quality

Working with Clients: Time management, opportunities, pitfalls, successful practices

The Plan

We will collaboratively build a frame. I will demonstrate my approach to the process, serving as a foundation for discussion and questions.

If you are a framebuilder looking to hone your craft and build your business, apply to to join us for an engaging and informative experience designed to elevate your framebuilding skills and business acumen.