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 share insights and practical tips to help newer builders accelerate their learning curve, stay in business, and perfect their craft.

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WHO IS THE SUMMIT FOR?

The ideal participant is a professional framebuilder in the early stages of their career, looking to optimize.

Past Summit Participants

Jesse Turner - Slow Southern Steel

Adam Hoff - Hoff Cycles

Nick Zukauskas - Nikas Bikes

Wilson Hale - Haute

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

April 11-14, 2027

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

This is a hands-on, collaborative and supportive workshop. We will build a frame together. I will demonstrate my approach to the process, serving as a foundation for discussion and questions.

I am now welcoming applications for the next Summit : April 11-14, 2027.

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.

Name*

Email*

1. How long have you been buidling bikes?*

2. How long have you been in business?*

3. Are you building full-time or part-time*

Full-time

Part-time

4. Where do you want to be with your frame building business in 3 years?*

5. Are there other topics not listed that you would like us to cover?

6. Are there topics listed you think are not very valuable to you?

7. Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

8. What is your website address?

9. What is your Instagram username?

10. Other thoughts/notes you’d like to share?