Do It Yourself Workshop

Weekend experience where together we build your bamboo bicycle frame.

Do It Yourself Workshop

Weekend experience where together we build your bamboo bicycle frame.

3 days, what do we do each one?

Day 1

Frame Alignment

Friday from 4pm till we finish glueing the frame.

Day 2

Building the Carbon Fiber joints.

Saturday from 10am until we finish building the joints (around 4pm).

Day 3

Sanding and final touches.

Sunday from 10am to 8pm

THE END RESULT

Bamboo bicycle frame made by you!

Select one of the available geometries to build:

Here are some examples of finished bicycles. These were put together by their owners after the workshop. We added the geometry information and a component list for you to learn more about each model, this will also be helpful to make sure there’s compatibility if you decide to take another bike apart or get everything new.

Geometry

Component List

Bottom Braket // Square Sealed Bearing 110mm
Crankset // 44 – 48 T
Free Wheel // 18 – 22 T
Chain // 96 Links
Rims Size // 700
Tires // 700x28c
Fork Size // 700 Over 1 1/8 Straight – threadless
Headset // Over External 1 1/8 (31.8mm)
Seat Post // 27.2mm
Seat Clamp // 31.8mm Bolt
Steam // OVER – OVER 80mm
HandleBar // Riser OVER
Grips // MTB
Saddle // Bars
Peddals // 9/16 check compatibility with crankset

Geometry

Component List

Bottom Braket // Square Sealed Bearing 113mm or Hollow tech bearings
Crankset // Single Plate 44D
Cassette // 8 – 10 steps (11/36-46)
Chain // Related to the number of steps
Transmition // 8 – 10 step Rear derailleur and Levers
Hubs // Quick Release 8 – 10 steps, Disc Brake ready, check compatibility with Rims (check hole count)
Rims // 700 (32 o 36 holes)
Disc Brakes // 160mm Rotors (check compatibility with hubs), mechanical calippers, MTB levers, R160 + F160 adaptors
Tires // 700×32-42
Fork // Over 1 1/8 Threadless (check compatibility with tire)
Headset // Over External 1 1/8 (31.8mm)
Seat Post // 27.2mm
Seat Clamp // 31.8mm Bolt
Steam // OVER – OVER 80mm
Handle Bar // Riser OVER
Grips // MTB
Saddle // Bars
Peddals // 9/16 (check compatibility with crankset )

Geometry

Component List

- Bottom Braket // Square Sealed Bearing 113mm or Hollow tech bearings
- Crankset // 36D or 39-50D
- Cassette // 8 – 11 steps (11/36-46)
- Chain // Related to the number of steps
- Transmition // 8 – 11 step Rear derailleur and Levers
- Hubs // Quick Release 8 – 11 steps, check compatibility with Rims (check hole count)
- Front Derailleur – Only for double chainring, direct mount
- Rims // 700 (32 o 36 holes)
- Road Brakes
- Tires // 700×32-40
- Fork Size // 700 Over 1 1/8
- Headset // Over External 1 1/8 (31.8mm)
- Seat Post // 27.2mm
- Seat Clamp // 31.8mm Bolt
- Steam // OVER – OVER 80mm
- Handle Bar // Drop Bars OVER
- Bar Tape // The one you like the most
- Saddle // Bars
- Peddals // 9/16 (check compatibility with crankset )

Geometry

Component List

- - Bottom Braket // Square Sealed Bearing 113mm or Hollow tech bearings
  - Crankset // 36D or 39-50D
  - Cassette // 8 – 11 steps (11/36-46)
  - Chain // Related to the number of steps
  - Transmition // 8 – 11 step Rear derailleur and Levers
  - Hubs // Quick Release 8 – 11 steps, Disc Brake ready, check compatibility with Rims (check hole count)
  - Front Derailleur // None
  - Rims // 29 (32 o 36 holes)
  - Disc Brakes // 160mm Rotors (check compatibility with hubs), mechanical calippers, MTB levers, R160 + F160 adaptors
  - Tires // 29×2.1 (maximum size)
  - Suspension // 29 Over 1 1/8
  - Headset // Over External 1 1/8 (31.8mm)
  - Seat Post // 27.2mm
  - Seat Clamp // 31.8mm Bolt
  - Steam // OVER – OVER 80mm
  - Handle Bar // Riser OVER
  - Grips // MTB
  - Saddle // Bars
  - Peddals // 9/16 (check compatibility with crankset )

Geometry

Component List

Bottom Braket // Square Sealed Bearing 113mm or Hollow tech bearings
Crankset // Single Plate 44D
Cassette // 8 – 10 steps (11/36-46)
Chain // Related to the number of steps
Transmition // 8 – 10 step Rear derailleur and Road Levers
Hubs // Quick Release 8 – 10 steps, Disc Brake ready, check compatibility with Rims (check hole count)
Rims // 700 (32 o 36 holes)
Disc Brakes // 160mm Rotors (check compatibility with hubs), mechanical calippers, Road levers, R160 + F160 adaptors
Tires // 700×32-42
Fork // Over 1 1/8 Threadless (check compatibility with tire)
Headset // Over External 1 1/8 (31.8mm)
Seat Post // 27.2mm
Seat Clamp // 31.8mm Bolt
Steam // OVER – OVER 80mm
Handle Bar // Gravel Bars
Grips // Road Bar Tape
Saddle // Bars
Peddals // 9/16 (check compatibility with crankset )

Geometry

Component List

- - Bottom Braket // Square Sealed Bearing 110mm
  - Crankset // 39 – 48 T
  - Free Wheel // 18 – 22 T
  - Chain // 116 Links
  - Rims Size // 24 inch
  - Tires // 24×2.125
  - Fork Size // 24 inch Over 1 1/8 Straight – threadless
  - Headset // Over External 1 1/8 (31.8mm)
  - Seat Post // 27.2mm
  - Seat Clamp // 31.8mm Bolt
  - Steam // OVER – STD 80mm
  - HandleBar // Beach Cruiser STD
  - Grips // MTB
  - Saddle // Bars Comfort
  - Peddals // 9/16 check compatibility with crankset

Geometry

Component List

Bottom Braket // Square Sealed Bearing 110mm
Crankset // 44 – 48 T
Free Wheel // 18 – 22 T
Chain // 96 Links
Rims Size // 700
Tires // 700x28c
Fork Size // 700 Over 1 1/8 Straight – threadless
Headset // Over External 1 1/8 (31.8mm)
Seat Post // 27.2mm
Seat Clamp // 31.8mm Bolt
Steam // OVER – OVER 80mm
HandleBar // Riser OVER
Grips // MTB
Saddle // Bars
Peddals // 9/16 check compatibility with crankset

Geometry

Component List

Bottom Braket // Square Sealed Bearing 113mm or Hollow tech bearings
Crankset // Single Plate 32-36D
Cassette // 8 – 12 steps (11/46-52)
Chain // Related to the number of steps
Transmition // 8 – 12 step Rear derailleur and Levers
Hubs // Quick Release 8 – 12 steps, Disc Brake ready, check compatibility with Rims (check hole count)
Rims // 700 (32 o 36 holes)
Disc Brakes // 160mm Rotors (check compatibility with hubs), mechanical calippers, MTB levers, R160 + F160 adaptors
Tires // 700×32-42
Fork // 20 inch Over 1 1/8 Threadless, Pipe 48cm long (check compatibility with tire)
Headset // Over External 1 1/8 (31.8mm)
Seat Post // 27.2mm
Seat Clamp // 31.8mm Bolt
Steam // OVER – OVER 35-80mm
Handle Bar // Riser OVER
Grips // MTB
Saddle // Bars
Peddals // 9/16 (check compatibility with crankset )

YOU HAVE TO BRING THIS!

Depending on the FRAME you choose to build is the rear wheel and fork you have to bring. Both are INDISPENSABLE at the beginning of the first day of the workshop.

THE REAR WHEEL

Insurgentes

Wheel size 700
Tire 700×23-28
Rims 700 – 32 o 36 holes
Spokes 14G
Single Speed o Coasterbrake

Loma

Wheel size 700
Tires 700 x 23-28
Rims 700 – 32 o 36 holes
Hubs 32 o 36 holes (check compatibility with Cassette)
Cassette 8, 9, 10 u 11 steps (check compatibility with Hub)
Spokes 14G

Ajusco

Wheel size 29
Tires 29×2.1
Rims 29 – 32 o 36 holes
Hubs 32 o 36 holes (check compatibility with Cassette)
Cassette 8, 9, 10 u 11 steps (check compatibility with Hub)
Disc Brake Rotor (Center Lock or 6 Knots (check compatibility with Hub)
Spokes 14G

Durango / Texcoco

Wheel size 700
Tires 700×32-40
Rims 29 – 32 o 36 holes
Hubs 32 o 36 holes (check compatibility with Cassette)
Cassette 8, 9, 10 u 11 steps (check compatibility with Hub)
Disc Brake Rotor (Center Lock or 6 Knots (check compatibility with Hub)
Spokes 14G

Tulúm

Wheel size 26
Tires 26×2.125
Rims 26 – 36 holes
Hub 36 holes Single Speed or Coasterbrake
Free Wheel 18D
Spokes 14G

Chapultepec

Wheel size 700
Tire 700×23-28
Rims 700 – 32 o 36 holes
Spokes 14G
Single Speed o Coasterbrake

Coatepec

THE FORK

Insurgentes

Fork Size 700
OVER 1 1/8
Threadless
Carbon, Aluminium, Steel or Bamboo

Loma

Tijera Rodada 700
OVER 1 1/8
Sin Cuerda
Carbono, Aluminio, Acero o Bambú

Ajusco

Suspension Fork Size 29
OVER 1 1/8
Aluminium
Disc Brake ready

Durango / Texcoco

Fork Size 700
For wheels 700 x 32-80
OVER 1 1/8 Recta (NO CONIC)
Disc Brake or Vbrake Ready
Carbon, Aluminium, Steel or Bamboo

Tulúm

Fork Size 26
OVER 1 1/8
Threadless
Long neck (30cm)
Aluminium, Steel or Bamboo
With or without VBrake ready

Chapultepec

Fork Size 700
OVER 1 1/8
Threadless
Carbon, Aluminium, Steel or Bamboo

Coatepec

Fork Size 20 inch
For Tires 20 x 2.25
OVER 1 1/8 Straight (NO CONIC)
Disc Brake or Vbrake Ready
Pipe NEEDS TO BE 48cm (IMPORTANT)
Steel or Bamboo

CLOTHING

The best way to dress for the workshop is to bring an Overall since the glue stains will never go away. You can also bring regular cloths that cover most of your body.

SECURITY

Bring a facemask and protective gloves for Sunday’s activities, the rest of the days we’ll give you disposable latex ones.

REVIEWS

Bamboocycles

4.8

Based on 55 reviews

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Jacobo Arvizu

4 years ago

The best bicycle that I’ve ever owned!!! Truly a masterpiece in terms of looks, durability and performance. I get so many nice comments riding around the city and this bike is my preferred method of transport! Thank you one million times Bamboocycles!!!

Leandro Martinez

4 years ago

TREMENDO! Una tremenda experiencia, van dos bicis que me construyo en los talleres HTM, y voy por más! 😍💪

Nicholas West

4 years ago

The Whatsapp posted on the website was really responsive and accommodating. Any customizations you want on the bike, they can do. They let me order a Durango with a smaller oval chainring than the standard model, no extra charge. The bike came in parts (I understand this is common practice in the cyclist community, but I am not very skilled mechanically) so I got someone else to set it up for me and they put the fork on backwards. I texted the guy and he noticed the problem right away, which was very helpful and saved me a trip to the mechanic. Would recommend. EDIT: One thing I forgot, there's a $200 tariff COD when shipping to the US, that you won't be informed of until your bike arrives. This isn't really the guy's fault, though, it's the the CBP's fault, so I don't dock points from the review.

Georgina Pérez Slater

4 years ago

1. ¡La mejor atención ever! 2. La mejor calidad, de verdad quede enamorada con los acabados de mi Bamboo cycle. 3. Llevo ya 3 años con ella y funciona a la perfección en diferentes ambientes. Playa, ciudad y campo. ❤️‍🔥

Diego Aguerre

4 years ago

Es difícil de explicar la satisfacción que da tener un marco de bicicleta hecho por tus propias manos. Aprender a usar la resina y fibra de carbono para lograr un elemento tan único y tan propio. Tremenda experiencia! Todo genial de principio a fin

Rodrigo Elizalde

4 years ago

Excelente trato, siempre super amables. Mi bicicleta quedó FABULOSA, cumplieron todos mis gustos y necesidades !!!

Stephanie Hill

4 years ago

Buenísima la experiencia de taller Hazlo Tu Mismo en Santiago de Chile. Es de verdad una actividad emocionante! en tres días fabricas tu propio cuadro de bicicleta de bambú , hecho a tu medida y con tus propias manos. Gracias de nuevo!

martinezjackie4

4 years ago

I have a single speed beautiful bamboo road bike! Bamboocycles exceeded my expectations with such a reliable bike. The long rides are gentle and comfortable. The frame is not only beautiful but strong and good in weight. Im absolutely in love with my bike. Thank you Bamboocycles!! You Rock.

Diego Gerena-Quinones

4 years ago

Beautiful hand crafted bikes. Confortable, stylish, unique. Nothing quite feels like bamboo and the team here is extremely talented and easy to work with! I own a few bamboo bikes including fixed gear, cargo and MTB

Maria Viloria

4 years ago

My partner and I booked the tour thru Chapultepec forest on the bamboo bikes. Our guide Nat was awesome at giving us the history of the park and some interesting legends about it. She was knowledgeable enough to answer our questions and also gave us great tips on museums and foods/places to try. Super charming personality and great picture taking skills!!! The forest itself is such a great place to spend time on! Nat asked for our height the day before in order to have a few bikes for us to try before heading out. We got to ride on a quiet street for a bit before choosing our bike and helmets for the tour. Now let's talk about the bikes: we fell in love with them. They are so beautiful and comfortable. Truly a piece of art. We are seriously considering returning soon to Mexico City for a build your own bike workshop! In the meantime, highly recommend this tour and these bikes!

Jeremy Tennis

5 years ago

Happy US customer here! I’m in the northeast US and was skeptical about ordering due to potential customs holds or late hidden shipping/customs fees from carriers. I ended up ordering a medium Ajusco frame and fork. Total time from placing the order until it arrived on my doorstep was about 2 months which I don’t think is bad at all. Any custom frame built out of any material takes time to process and build. Shipping time was about 7 business days. There were no holds or last minute hidden fees once it shipped. The quality of the frame and fork looks amazing. It’s really a piece of art. It seems very sturdy and well constructed. I have not added components yet so I can’t comment on the ride but hey I’m happy even just looking at it for now. Another plus is their communication. Any questions or concerns I had, Diego got back to me right away. I highly recommend the crew at Bamboocycles. Great job! Thanks again!

Peter Klann

5 years ago

Excellent bicycles! Great ride, eye catching appearance, easy to assemble. I have been riding for many years and have high expectations about the quality of my bikes. These exceed expectations. We bought two Tulum's and are very pleased with them. Thanks Diego.

Sergio Su

5 years ago

He tenido 2 y excelentes! soy muy fan de mi LOMA! con ella salgo diario por la ciudad ya rutas largas. Le llamo "Nube voladora" porque me lleva volando a todas partes!

Tete García

6 years ago

An excellent place, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I also love bamboo 😍

Amadeo Medina

8 years ago

Qué bonitas bicis

Raul Romo

10 years ago

The shop is excellent and the staff even more so. These innovative bikes are the ultimate. This is a gem of a place.

Do It Yourself Workshop

To sign up for a workshop follow the steps:

Select the City and Date where you’d like to sign up for the workshop.
Choose the Size, your height helps you decide.
Choose the Geometry you want to build.
Add the Bike Parts Kit (ONLY Mexico), for other cities please contact our Local Partner, they will help you sort this out.
Add the Fork (EVERYWHERE).

1. City and Date

Clear

2. Size

3. Geometry

4. Bike Parts Kit (ONLY Mexico)

5. Add the Fork (World Wide, except Mexico)

2. Size

Pick yours. *

Choose the type of bike you'd like to build. *

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4. Bike Parts Kit (ONLY Mexico)

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5. Add the Fork (World Wide, except Mexico)

Choose a fork to complement your Bamboocycles. It is NECESSARY to get a fork for the wokshop, you can bring your own for the workshop, just make sure it it compatible with the frame you are buidling.

Do It Yourself Workshop USD $400

2. Size
Pick yours. -

3. Geometry
Choose the type of bike you'd like to build. -

4. Bike Parts Kit (ONLY Mexico)
Do you want to get the parts to build the complete Texcoco bike? -	USD $920
Do you want to get the parts to build the complete Durango bike? -	USD $720
Do you want to get the parts to build the complete Coatepec bike? -	USD $790
Do you want to get the parts to build the complete Insurgentes bike? -	USD $540
Do you want to get the parts to build the complete Tulum bike? -	USD $490
Do you want to get the parts to build the complete Chapultepec bike? -	USD $510
Do you want to get the parts to build the complete Ajusco bike? -	USD $820
Do you want to get the parts to build the complete Loma bike? -	USD $890
Now choose a setup (Gravel): -
Now choose a setup (Road): -
Now choose a setup (MTB): -
Now choose a setup (Hybrid): -
Now choose a setup (Mini Cargo): -

5. Add the Fork (World Wide, except Mexico)
Insurgentes -
Chapultepec -
Durango -
Texcoco -
Ajusco -
Tulum 2 -
Coatepec -
Loma -

Subtotal

Learn all about the Venues:

Ciudad de México

Taller Bamboocycles

Gobernador Luis G Vieyra 11 local 3, col. San Miguel Chapultepec, CDMX

Bentonville, Arkansas

NWACC

1 College Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco

Guayaquil – Salinas Km 16, Guayaquil, Ecuador

Santiago, Chile

Comunidad Ecológica

Antupiren 9401, Penalolen, Peñalolén, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Buenos Aires, CABA

Vitius Taller

Julián Álvarez esquina Av. Corrientes, Villa Crespo, CABA

Montevideo, Uruguay

Taller de Sol

Juan José Quesada 3881, Montevideo, Uruguay

Join the BAMBOOCYCLES family!

3 days, what do we do each one?

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

THE END RESULT

Select one of the available geometries to build:

YOU HAVE TO BRING THIS!

REVIEWS

SIGN UP FOR THE WORKSHOP

Do It Yourself Workshop

To sign up for a workshop follow the steps:

2. Size

Pick yours. *

3. Geometry

Choose the type of bike you'd like to build. *

4. Bike Parts Kit (ONLY Mexico)

Now choose a setup (Gravel): *

Now choose a setup (Road): *

Now choose a setup (MTB): *

Now choose a setup (Hybrid): *

Now choose a setup (Mini Cargo): *

5. Add the Fork (World Wide, except Mexico)

Insurgentes *

Chapultepec *

Durango *

Texcoco *

Ajusco *

Tulum 2 *

Coatepec *

Loma *

Learn all about the Venues:

Taller Bamboocycles

NWACC

Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco

Comunidad Ecológica

Vitius Taller

Taller de Sol

Join the BAMBOOCYCLES family!