We support current and aspiring bicycle framebuilders through resources, supplies, & education.
Portland | Oregon.
Firsthand Framebuilding is a new venture, currently building momentum in Portland, Oregon. Our aim is to be the highest-quality retailer of framebuilding materials and supplies around. In addition, we're developing a modern, fully-equipped framebuilding school here in Portland, due to open in 2026. Follow along to stay in the loop about our plans.
Only The Best
The best bicycles deserve to be made with the finest materials. And the finest materials deserve the highest quality tools. Firsthand Framebuilding is committed to offering only best-in-class materials and supplies from quality-driven manufacturers.
Who We Are
B Vivit
(She/They) | Community Coordinator
After beginning her career in a bike shop and taking welding class at the local community college, B taught at United Bicycle Institute where she met Chris. Since then, B has worked on both coasts, holding full-time welding jobs for a few different custom bicycle brands. Also-known-as HotSalad Bicycles, B is passionate about bringing framebuilding full-circle—helping the next set of hands mold the metal of tomorrow. When B isn't working, she's working. And when she isn't doing that, she's outside playing with her pup and partner, chasing sunshine.
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b@firsthand.bike
Chris Blandford
(He/Him) | Owner & Floor Sweeper
Chris has been building bikes in various capacities for several years, most recently under his own brand, Blandford Bicycles. Firsthand is his attempt to do something truly meaningful and long-lasting in framebuilding. When he's not sorting tubes or testing new brazing supplies, Chris can be found chasing his wife and daughter around the ski slopes on Oregon's Mt. Hood.
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chris@firsthand.bike
"Bundle" Up This Holiday Season!
We've added several bundles to the shop for the holidays—check them out!
We've Got Paragon!
PMW parts are now in the shop! Plus some light reading and a look at our new Journal.
