Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast How to be a Bike Frame Builder, with Nate Zukas
Jul 11, 2023
55:42
Nate Zukas is a bike frame builder living in Augusta, GA. He's been building bikes since 2011 and works in steel, titanium, and aluminum.
- How'd you get started as a frame builder?
- Is it unusual for a frame builder to work in both steel and aluminum?
- What's different about working with the two materials?
- As a frame builder, how much are you able to affect a bike's ride feel and performance? How do you do it?
- What do you look for in a project or a client?
- How much of a frame build is your vision versus the client's? In terms of what you bring to the build, how much of it is artistry versus practicality and experience?
- What trends are you seeing in terms of the types of frames buyers want?
- Which projects are you most proud of?
- Have you ever had a project that was a disaster, or one that surprised you in another way?
- Is Augusta a good place to be a frame builder? What's the riding community like there?
- What's your vision for the future of Zukas Cycles? Is expansion a goal for you?
Website: zukascycles.com. Instagram: @natezukas.
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