A excellent quality set of files is the first step towards creating a good quality mitre. We have selected files that closely match the OD of the most commonly used bicycle tubes. If you are creating bikes with T47 bottom brackets you can select a set which includes an additional larger 16" file.

Stella Bianca are an Italian tool manufacturer that make excellent quality files. These are the same files that we use on The Bicycle Academy frame building courses. Each file features a pre installed wooden handle. Available to purchase separately or as part of our curated file sets. 

The standard file set includes:

• 5" flat 2nd cut file with handle - with one safe edge this file is great for creating sharp lines and hard edges
• 6" half round bastard cut file with handle - great for creating the small mitres on a seat stay break bridge
• 8" half round bastard cut file with handle - a radius that closely matches a 25.4mm diameter tube
• 10" half round 2nd cut file with handle - a radius that closely matches a 28.6 or 31.8mm diameter tube
• 12" half round 2nd cut file with handle - a radius that closely matches a 35mm diameter tube
• 14" half round 2nd cut file with handle - a radius that closely matches a 46mm diameter headtube 

The Standard set + T47 includes an additional:

• 16" half round bastard cut file with handle - a radius that closely matches a T47 bottom bracket

Fulfilment

In stock items will ship within 2 days, if an item is out of stock then please contact shop@thebicycleacademy.org for availability. 

Shipping

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