Appleman Carbon Seminar at NAHBS 2013

I’ll be giving a seminar at NAHBS 2013! NAHBS is not only a display of great handmade bikes, but there are seminars on various bike related subjects throughout the event!

Head over to the NAHBS website and see all the seminars.

CARBON FIBER: LAYING DOWN THE BASICS

ROOM: 501

DATE: SAT, FEB 23

TIME: 3:00PM – 3:45PM

Matt Appleman of Appleman Bicycles will discuss the basics of composite materials and how carbon fiber is used in building bicycles.

Special attention will be given to design considerations, material choice, and manufacturing methods with an emphasis on tube to tube construction.

Matt Appleman, Appleman Bicycles

Matt Appleman started building custom carbon fiber frames in 2008 and has a degree in Composite Materials Engineering. Matt worked in the wind energy and aerospace industries before starting Appleman Bicycles. Appleman Bicycles is a one man custom carbon frame shop that uses carbon fiber extensively in the design and aesthetic of custom frames.