FRAME BUILDING

FAQ Frame Building Courses 

 

How many participants on the course?

 

No more than two people on the course at one time. We’ve found having a small working group can be advantageous over 1-1, sharing ideas and learning from each other. Maybe you’d like to bring a friend? 

 

What about materials for my frame?

 

There is an additional charge for materials to paid by the end of the first week/weekend of the course . You will need to budget approx £400 to cover the materials cost but it depends on the material choice and your design. We use Reynolds 525, 725 and 853 tubing and a selection Columbus tubes for our frame building courses.

 

Why split courses over multiple weeks/weekends?

 

There is a lot to learn when building a bicycle frame! From experience we have found it more productive for the learner if there is a break between the sessions to rest and reflect. Spreading a course over multiple sessions can also be useful in helping participants fit this all in around busy lives. 

 

What type of frame can I build?

 

We will do our best accommodate any conventional design of road, gravel or hard tail mountain bike like our own builds. Some designs/configurations are beyond the scope of our beginner courses. We don’t currently offer fork building. Carbon or steel forks can be purchased from us separately. 

 

Will I manage to make a frame in time? 

 

The aim of the course is for you to have a complete frame by the final day. This does not include paint and may not include some final finishing of filleted joints depending on your skill level. 

 

Can you help me build my bike up when the frame is made?

 

Yes, please have a look at our Bike Building and Maintenance Course here.

 

Frame painting and graphic design.

 

We can paint your frame for you in house using our own specifically designed spray booth. Please budget and additional £450 for this

 

1.    The bare metal surface is prepared using two coats of 2K epoxy etch primer.

2.    The first base colour is applied using stencils where necessary  for graphics and colour effects

3.    The second base colour is applied over the first.

4.    Stencils are carefully removed and  the the frame is finished in 3 coats of gleaming 2K clear lacquer over the base coat colours.

 

Solid, pearl, and metallic finishes are available. 

 

Alternatively your frame can be powdered coated in a single colour for £175 

 

 

Travel

 

The course venue is located at our MOSS Bikes Clubhouse and Innovation centre in newly renovated farm buildings in beautiful Cheshire countryside close to both Shropshire and Staffordshire boarders. 

 

By Bicycle 

 

Our location is on some of the best lanes for cycling in the UK close to the 552 National Cycle Route. Travel by train with your bike  to either Crewe or Nantwich train stations, see below. 

 

By Trian 

The course venue is 10 miles from Crewe Train station and 7 miles from Nantwich train station. We can offer free transfers to and from the train stations if need. 

 

By Car 

There are excellent road links from J16 of the M6. Free off street parking with no height restriction. 

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Refreshments 

 

There will be an unlimited quality teas and coffees available everyday of the course. 

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Accommodation 

 

We can highly recommend The White Lion Pub in Hankelow. It’s close to the course venue and one of our favourite locals. Great food and drink and the perfect base for your time with us.