Bicycle frame-building
Where? When? Time?
UFV Aerospace Centre Thursday, February 9, 2012 5-8 pm
Abbotsford Airport
30645 Firecat Avenue
Learn the art of steel frame-building in this two-week course from the man who helped get it all started on the West Coast -- Paul Brodie. This is a hands-on course using the same jigs and fixtures that helped to create over 4000 hand-built Brodie frames.
Design your own hard-tail frame, and be an integral part of its creation. Graduate from the course with knowledge and understanding of the process... and believe me, there is nothing like riding a bike you built yourself!
The course includes a brief MTB history, frame design/geometry, tube selection, full-scale drawing, shop safety, tube-mitreing, jigs and fixtures, welding/brazing, frame alignment, and finish work.
When you begin, you'll need to have a clear idea of what style of bike you wish to build, and which front fork style you wish to use.
Course options
- frame material is 4130 cro-moly; TIG welded or fillet-brazed (no lugs)
- wheel sizes: 26" / 29" / 700c
- brake mounts: disc or V-brake style: MTB/single speed/cyclocross/road/cruiser
- paint: not supplied
Note: Bicycle gruppos will be available for course participants at wholesale pricing. Please let us know in advance if you are interested.
ABBOTSFORD — UFV Aerospace Centre, Abbotsford Airport, 30645 Firecat Avenue
(20106 TRD BIK04 A9A) Paul Brodie, 10 sessions, Mon–Fri, 8 am–4 pm, $2,500. Starts Feb 6.
(20107 TRD BIK04 A9B) Paul Brodie, 10 sessions, Mon–Fri, 8 am–4 pm, $2,500. Starts Apr 16.
(40046 TRD BIK04 A9A) Paul Brodie, 10 sessions, Mon–Fri, 8 am–4 pm, $2,500. Starts Jun 18.
(40047 TRD BIK04 A9B) Paul Brodie, 10 sessions, Mon–Fri, 8 am–4 pm, $2,500. Starts Aug 13.
If these dates are not suitable for you, please contact karen.massier@ufv.ca for more options.
View a photo gallery of the course.
Needing Accommodation?
UFV student housing and guest accommodation
Questions?
Start by reading our online FAQ here.
More questions?
Call 604-847-5471 or email karen.massier@ufv.ca
Want to register?
Call 1-888-823-8734 or 604-504-7441 and quote course number.
Last updated December 2010
