{"id":251304,"date":"2026-07-03T15:57:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/learn-to-build-a-frame-as-firsthand-framebuilding-opens-registration-for-2026-27-classes\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:57:27","slug":"learn-to-build-a-frame-as-firsthand-framebuilding-opens-registration-for-2026-27-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/learn-to-build-a-frame-as-firsthand-framebuilding-opens-registration-for-2026-27-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to Build a Frame as Firsthand Framebuilding Opens Registration for 2026-27 Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hey, remember in May of this year, when Firsthand Framebuilding swooped in and saved the day when they <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/paragon-machine-works-legacy-lives-on-the-bicycle-industry-celebrates-a-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purchased 100% of Paragon Machine Works<\/a>? Well, the Portland-based framebuilding supply and education company has officially opened registration for its 2026-27 class schedule. And instruction is set to begin in November 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Firsthand-Framebuilding-Class-Registration-Open-lathe.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Firsthand-Framebuilding-Class-Registration-Open-lathe.jpeg\" alt=\"Firsthand Framebuilding Class Registration Open lathe\" class=\"wp-image-422341 first-image\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photos \/ Firsthand Framebuilders)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firsthand Framebuilding will be operating out of a newly renovated 8,000 sq. ft. facility, but they&#8217;ll keep class sizes to just six students. This maintains a 3:1 teacher-to-student ratio. That kind of access means you&#8217;re getting real, hands-on guidance rather than watching from the back of a crowded room.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Firsthand-Framebuilding-Class-Registration-Open-kurt-e1782933005564.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Firsthand-Framebuilding-Class-Registration-Open-kurt-e1782933005564.jpeg\" alt=\"Firsthand Framebuilding Class Registration Open kurt\" class=\"wp-image-422340\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0365860629966273;object-fit:full;width:1180px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course offerings cover a wide range of experience levels and time commitments. Beginners can jump right in with traditional two-week programs that require no prior experience. While builders who already have some skills can dig deeper through focused weeklong courses. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Firsthand-Framebuilding-Class-Registration-Open-seat-stays.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Firsthand-Framebuilding-Class-Registration-Open-seat-stays.jpeg\" alt=\"Firsthand Framebuilding Class Registration Open seat stays\" class=\"wp-image-422342\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also monthly multi-day seminars that round out the schedule, touching on a variety of fabrication methods. So, there&#8217;s a practical entry point whether you&#8217;re exploring a new hobby or working toward building bikes professionally.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-guest-instructors-too\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guest Instructors Too!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the more notable aspects of the program is its guest instructor lineup. For 2026-27, that list includes Mike DeSalvo, Tony Pereira, Joseph Ahearne, Bob Kamzelski, Oscar Camarena, and Tony Batcheller. All are established names in North American framebuilding. Firsthand&#8217;s in-house builders will also be teaching and assisting throughout, keeping the learning experience consistent across the full schedule.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Firsthand-Framebuilding-Class-Registration-Open-bun.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Firsthand-Framebuilding-Class-Registration-Open-bun.jpeg\" alt=\"Firsthand Framebuilding Class Registration Open bun\" class=\"wp-image-422338\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration is open now across all class formats, and spots are going quickly given the small class sizes. For anyone who&#8217;s been looking for structured, hands-on framebuilding education, this looks like a solid opportunity to get time with builders who have real experience in the craft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those interested in learning more about Firsthand\u2019s schedule and enrollment can register <a href=\"https:\/\/firsthand.bike\/pages\/course-catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/firsthand.bike\/pages\/school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FirstHand.Bike<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/learn-to-build-a-frame-as-firsthand-framebuilding-opens-registration-for-2026-27-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn to Build a Frame as Firsthand Framebuilding Opens Registration for 2026-27 Classes<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bikerumor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/learn-to-build-a-frame-as-firsthand-framebuilding-opens-registration-for-2026-27-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey, remember in May of this year, when Firsthand Framebuilding swooped in and saved the day when they purchased 100% of Paragon Machine Works? Well, the Portland-based framebuilding supply and education company has officially opened registration for its 2026-27 class schedule. And instruction is set to begin in November 2026. 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