Indie Bike Makers of Talent and Distinction

Stayer is a small batch, experimental
education-driven bike workshop
making frames, components and framebuilders.

STAYER WORKSHOP COURSES

New courses now available. Learn the skills behind every Stayer frame, from one-evening taster sessions to five-day framebuilding courses and advanced wheelbuilding, all taught in our East London workshop.

BUILD YOUR OWN: CARRYON CARGO BIKE

Turn a steel 26″ MTB into your own do-it-all CarryON cargo bike over five hands-on days — brazing and completing the frame conversion yourself in the Stayer workshop.

Frames, components, and workshop projects

The CarryON is just one example of how ideas move through the Stayer workshop. Alongside it, we build small-batch frames, develop components, teach hands-on courses, and offer workshop services—all shaped by the same hands-on approach to design, making and use.

A visit to the Stayer Workshop by Bikepacking.com. → Read the article

FEATURED COURSE : FRAMEBUILDING 101

Build your own steel bicycle frame in our East London workshop.
Our Framebuilding 101 courses cover everything from learning the fundamentals using a proven Stayer design to designing and building a fully bespoke frame.

An Excellent Foundation — and an Experience of a Lifetime

“Coming in with little metalwork or brazing experience, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to build a decent frame — but with Sam and Willow’s guidance and one-on-one support, I left with a frame I’m genuinely excited about. Beyond the skills, the learning environment created by Sam, Judith, and the whole Stayer team was inclusive, welcoming, and perfectly balanced between challenge and support. An outstanding foundation to build on, and an experience I’d recommend to anyone.”

Rochelle P.

Framebuilding 101 – Lifechanging

“The Framebuilding 101 course with Sam was truly eye-opening. As a bike mechanic, I learned to see the frame differently and turn my ideas into a bike I love riding. Hands-on, supportive, and transformative!”

Louis V.K.

So Much More Exciting Than I Dreamed Of

“Attending the Framebuilding 101 course at Stayer was even more incredible than I imagined. Sam is a calm, thoughtful teacher who gives you the confidence to learn every step of the build yourself — from brazing and mitering to jig setup and geometry. I rode away not just with a custom frame, but a bike that fits and feels unbelievable.”

Inês R

Built My Dream All-Road Frame at Stayer and Loved Every Moment

“I came in with metal-working experience but zero framebuilding knowledge, and Sam made everything clear, fun, and hands-on. With just two students, the 1:1 teaching meant every detail was done to a high standard. I can’t recommend Framebuilding 101 enough — riding a bike you built yourself is unreal.”