Hello.

I am hoping to find a friendly framebuilder in the Madison, Wisconsin area who might be willing to inspect and repair/rebuild a lugged-steel frame.

Any help on a path towards someone would be most appreciated

I don't know if John repairs frames or not but I have two friends who ride his bikes. If he doesn't he may have a lead for you.

https://www.sotherlandbikes.com/

John Sotherland
1155 W Main Street Whitewater, WI 53190
262.473.4730
john[at]sotherlandbikes[dot]com

Thank you so much for that, I truly appreciate the help.

Part of my problem is that I don't drive, so I am hoping I can find someone nearby to take the frame to. It would be great if John could put me in the right direction.

Thanks again

Yellow Jersey, Ltd., Arlington WI USA Everything Cycling Since 1 April, 1971! 219 Main Street Arlington WI
The website looks like something I created at school in the 90s, but its a legit company with decades of history and experience with steel frames. They do repair(or contract out, not sure) and are the closest I know of to Madison.

Also, since you dont drive, perhaps ship the frame. Itll cost $30-35 each way to send to most of the country. Below is a local builder who taught a frame class I took. He custom builds, does repairs, and has a paint booth in house. You could call then ship for a quote.
Jeffrey Bock Custom Cycles 1593 Xavier Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50014 (515) 232-9593

Whoa... Thank you so much for this. Yellow Jersey was once located in downtown Madison and they are sorely missed. You bringing them back to mind is making me think that is my first go to. Although a personal recommendation of a teacher is even more compelling.

This is all great. Thank you, again