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 * About
 * Enquiries
 * Birmingham Bike Foundry


ABOUT

With Vulcan Bicycle Works, we are bringing back local bike production using
tubing from historic Birmingham brand Reynolds, saddles from Brooks, and other
parts from UK manufacturers. Birmingham was for many years the centre of the
world’s bicycle manufacturing industry – we are building on this legacy with a
modern twist.

We love bikes that are functional, versatile, durable and beautiful. Building on
our combined experience and the latest technologies, we are building machines
that are everything a great bike should be. Each bike is deeply individual and
tuned to suit the rider’s aspirations and preferences.

For the past decade, Birmingham Bike Foundry have been a pillar of the city’s
cycling industry. We provide high quality repairs, refurbished bikes and
training – as a worker co-op, we are committed to doing useful work and showing
the power of cooperation and democratic management. Now we have branched out
into making our own handmade bikes, inspired by Birmingham’s industrial
heritage, past golden ages of cycling, and the latest technical innovations.

Our framebuilder Ben has been building frames since 2015. As an experienced
endurance cyclist he has completed multi-day unsupported bikepacking rides on
three continents. This means he has an in-depth knowledge of how to design and
build a bike to survive years of punishing riding.

The project is named after Vulcan, Roman god of the forge, echoing the heritage
of Birmingham and the thousand trades it has become known for.


BUILDS

After discussions with dozens of local cyclists, we have developed a process
which allows a full collaboration between the rider and the maker of their dream
bike. This is a unique experience for anyone who needs or simply wants a bike
developed from the ground up to suit their requirements. If production bikes are
the wrong shape for your body, lack the features you need, or don’t suit your
ethical and aesthetic standards, then we’d like to hear from you.

Every bike is designed from scratch around their future rider. The process
begins with a thorough fit session at Birmingham Bike Foundry. The frames are
individually designed and handmade here in Birmingham, using processes that
ensure an enduring and beautiful frame. Generally we use fillet brazing to
create smooth junctions with no restrictions on geometry, but traditional lugged
frames are also within our capabilities. 

We love Reynolds’ modern steel tubesets for their superb strength and wide range
of dimensions. In particular, Reynolds 853 lets us use tubes with very thin
walls, resulting in a lightweight frame which lets the rider go faster and
further with less fatigue. From time to time we draw on other manufacturers,
including deadstock tubing no longer in production. Frame materials, fit and
handling characteristics are carefully selected to enable the rider’s
adventures, whether that’s daily use, weekend trips or non-stop races across
continents. 

We prefer to supply complete bikes including groupset and handbuilt wheels that
are laced and tensioned by hand for long term durability. Custom wheels mean we
can offer many individual hub and rim options for different preferences
(including internal gear hubs, dynamo light setups and more). By having a clear
vision from the outset of the finished product, we can choose components that
work together perfectly. Every detail is chosen in discussion with the rider. 


BESPOKE POSSIBILITIES

To inspire the imagination, here are a few examples of options featured on our
past custom bikes:

• Dynamo hub, lights and USB charging with fully internal and connectorless wire
routing
• Handmade steel stems
• Custom stainless steel racks
• Boutique UK made components from Hope Tech and Burgtec – cranks, seatposts,
rotors, brakes…
• Eccentric bottom brackets for single speed versatility
• Handmade bags
• Custom painted frame pumps
• Onyx hubs for infinite points of engagement and silent coasting
• Internal cable and hose routing
• Dropper posts with stealth internal cable routing


FRAMESET ONLY OPTIONS

For riders who have already collected their desired build components, or who
need a basic frame for use on the track or the polo court, we now offer frame
(or frame and fork) only options – ask for more details. 


SEMI-CUSTOM BATCH PRODUCTION

We’re actively investigating component options that would allow us to offer a
lower cost semi-custom bike. By cutting out some options we’re optimistic that
it will be possible to offer a wider range of cyclists the experience of a
handbuilt frame and carefully-chosen components. Thanks to the events of the
last couple of years the bike industry’s international supply chains have been
under great stress, so it’s harder than usual to get hold of affordable quality
parts. This is a big project for us so as soon as options open up we will be
talking more about it. 


HANDMADE RACKS

Our custom stainless steel racks are the perfect addition to a bike designed for
utility or travel. By designing the rack to perfectly suit the frame/fork we can
eliminate the weight, inelegance and inconvenience of adjustable commercial
racks. We only work with stainless steel – its all-weather durability makes it
ideal for UK conditions without relying on delicate paint or powdercoat, and its
massive strength advantage over aluminium means that thin and lightweight tubes
can be used. 






FRAME REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS

Many of our customers have steel frames that need some alterations or upgrades
to make them suitable for their riding needs, or repairs to keep them on the
road after crashes. You can contact us for a quote for:

• Adding or removing bottle cage bosses, rack mounts and other braze-ons
• Replacing damaged tubes
• Fixing cracked dropouts
• Upgrading to thru-axles
• Adding disc brake mounts


CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME

We are excited to be one of only a handful of custom framebuilders selling bikes
under the Cycle to Work scheme. The scheme allows customers to pay for a bike
via a salary sacrifice scheme, saving 32-47% on the price of the bike and
spreading out payments over many months. The previous £1,000 limit has been
removed which means that vouchers are now available for the full cost of a bike
and accessories bought at the same time. 

We accept vouchers from the Green Commute Initiative. You can find out more
about the GCI scheme here, and find a savings calculator here. 




INSURANCE AND WARRANTY

We provide a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner against structural
defects in material or workmanship on all frames and forks. As a professional
bike shop the original manufacturer’s warranty is also applicable on all parts
fitted.

We are covered by comprehensive insurance with regard to public and product
liability.


ENQUIRIES

For more information or to begin the process of designing your dream bike,
please contact us using the form below.

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