Framebuilders - bike school
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so recently I've really wanted to learn how to make my own frame. I'm in NYC, and I might want to make this little venture my vacation. What is the best way to learn -- enroll in a local class (any specific places you might suggest?) -- or should I contact a local builder in NYC and see if I can help him out on the weekends...etc etc...
thanks!
Scooper
10-06-07, 04:25 PM
In Colorado, there's Yamaguchi (http://www.yamaguchibike.com/content/School), and in Ashland, Oregon there's United Bicycle Institute (http://www.bikeschool.com/). Both have good reputations for teaching framebuilding.
taken67
10-17-07, 11:56 PM
I went to UBI last july, it was a blast! The teachers and facilities are top notch. Also you'll leave with the best "souvenir" ever.
velonomad
10-18-07, 06:55 AM
I think there is/was another guy offering classes in the midwest/Chicago area?. I don't recall his name (possibly Doug?) or if he knows what he is doing. He hangs out (or did when I use to subscribe) on the www.bikelist.org framebuilders mail list.
SamHall
10-20-07, 06:08 PM
I think there is/was another guy offering classes in the midwest/Chicago area?. I don't recall his name (possibly Doug?) or if he knows what he is doing. He hangs out (or did when I use to subscribe) on the www.bikelist.org framebuilders mail list.
I think you mean Doug Fattic, he's highly regarded. He has a class starting tomorrow (Sun) and on Dec 2.
contact: fatticbicycles@qtm.net