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Suitable to all levels, the courses at ETB are imparted following an approach that combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired over 10 years of professional and teaching experience in the bicycle sector, design schools and universities. Our courses are arranged in the following three main areas:
Courses in this area offer a comprehensive vision of all the different aspects of the bicycle production process from frame-design, the selection of materials, building techniques, best workshop tools to bike paint designs.
Our courses are adapted to all levels and offer a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to undertake with complete confidence the assembly, repair and maintenance of different types of bikes.
Receive a comprehensive training in bike-design, frame-building and bike mechanics: choose among the different courses that best suit your interests and create your own Integrated Modular Course (MIB).
The Escuela Técnica de la Bicicleta (ETB) is also an active centre for the enlargement and diffusion of bicycle-related knowledge, regularly organising monographic courses, open door visits and meetings for all past and present students to come and continue improving their knowledge and skills. In this section you will find news related to the ETB, information about forth-coming events and a series of on-line resources related to bike design, frame-building and bike mechanics.
The Escuela Técnica de la Bicicleta offers a series of courses which provide the student with necessary knowledge and skills to advance in any of these areas in an efficient way both at a professional or enthusiast level. All the courses can be taken either individually or combined to create your own Integrated Modular Course tailored to your specific interests. All courses are imparted in small groups using a predominantly practical approach and taking into account the skills and requirements of each student.
A comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of bike-design and frame-building ideal for any person interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of the engineering and mechanical principles behind the modern bicycle.
· Duration: 1/2 Day (5 hours)
· Price:200€
This course provides the essential knowledge and manual skills required to design and build your own bespoke steel frame using lugs or fillet-brazing.
· Duration: 1 week (40 hours)
· Price: 1.600€
This course offers the possibility to receive a more extensive training and tackle more advanced features as students build two bespoke, steel frames and one fork.
· Duration: 2 weeks (80 Hours)
· Price: 2.800€
This course gives you a head-star in torch welding, offering a comprehensive understanding of metal brazing processes and several practical exercises for improving your welding skills.
· Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)
· Price: 400€
This course has been specifically conceived to offer a first approach to the basic principles, settings and procedures for building a steel frame using TIG Welding.
· Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)
· Price: 400€
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the design and fabrication of bicycle steel forks as well as guidance to set up your dedicated fork-jig and blade-bender.
· Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)
· Price: 400€
Introduction course to the main principles of bike-fitting and their role in the process of frame-design. Insights how to adapt your frame-design to customer requirements in terms of size and position on the bike.
· Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)
· Price: 400€
Hands-on course to learn how to carry out the most essential maintenance tasks and repairs to keep your bike in good-working order.
· Duration: 1/2 Day (5 hours)
· Price: 80€
This curse provides a comprehensive overview and the practical skills required to carry out most advanced assembly, maintenance and repair tasks on a wide range of bicycles.
· Duration: 2 Days (16 hours)
· Price: 300€
Course designed for any cycling enthusiast or aspiring bike mechanic who want to acquire an advanced knowledge and skills in bike mechanics, including wheel-building and maintenance.
· Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
· Price: 650€
Course designed to understand the basic principles of wheel-building and acquire the required skills to build and maintain your own pair of bicycle wheels. Ideal for bike mechanics wanting to offer custom wheels at their shop too.
· Duration: 2 Days (16 hours)
· Price: 400€
Bike-Design and Frame-Building course combined with Advanced Bike Mechanics to build your own complete custom bicycle, including wheels.
· Duration: 2 weeks (80 hours)
· Price: 2.100€
This course combines Bike-Design and Frame-Building (DCB-II) with Professional Bike Mechanics to provide an advanced training as students build from start to finish two complete custom steel bikes, including forks and wheels.
· Duration: 3 Semanas (40 hours)
· Price: 3.300€
For all students we offer the possibility to book a time-slot for supervised practices at our workshop
· Duration: Enquire.
· Price: Enquire.