Master Class – Design & Build Course
Master Class – Design & Build is the flagship workshop at Sydney Framebuilding School, created for riders who want to do more than build a bicycle – they want to understand the art, science and craftsmanship behind designing and building a custom frame.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive professional bike fit. Working closely with your instructor, you’ll assess your riding position, biomechanics, flexibility and riding goals before translating those insights into a custom frame geometry designed specifically for you.
From there, you’ll fabricate your frame from premium chromoly steel using bronze fillet brazing techniques. Every tube is measured, mitred, brazed, aligned and finished by your own hands, with expert guidance throughout every stage of the process.
With a maximum of four participants, the Master Class offers a highly personalised learning experience, providing plenty of individual instruction and time to explore the finer details of custom bicycle design and construction.
More than simply building a bicycle, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of bicycle fit, frame geometry, material selection and traditional framebuilding techniques.
Whether your goal is to build bicycles for yourself, friends or family
– or to begin your journey as a professional framebuilder
– the Master Class provides the skills, techniques and confidence to take that next step.
Create a Bicycle That’s Uniquely Yours
The ultimate framebuilding experience.
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Duration: 10 Days
Group size: Maximum 6 participants
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During the Master Class you’ll:
Develop custom frame geometry tailored to your body and riding style
Explore bicycle design principles and handling characteristics
Select appropriate tubing for your build
Learn how to prepare and precisely mitre frametubing
Develop advanced bronze fillet brazing skills
Align and finish your completed frame
Gain the knowledge and confidence to continue building custom steel bicycle frames independently
You’ll leave with:
A one-of-a-kind custom steel bicycle frame, designed around you and built by your own hands – ready for final finish and paint preparation
An in-depth understanding of custom frame design and traditional steel frame construction
The core practical skills to continue building steel bicycle frames independently
The confidence to take the next step towards becoming a custom framebuilder
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