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.

APPLY

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

June 26-29, 2026

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.

Applications for 2026 are closed. Apply for next year's summit happening 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?

The 2026 Cohort is Full and Waitlisted.