Barna building at his desk at Cyclefit Store Street. Every LANDRACE wheel is built by Barna (note the spoke oil)
LANDRACE Wheels - Handmade at Cyclefit
LANDRACE has become our most popular wheelset at Cyclefit in the last two years. And not just on our own LANDRACE bikes. They are being raced, commuted and being ridden all over the world. Our second most popular wheel is Enve by the way. Everyone that has ridden has come away with a raised eyebrow - responsive, fast and superb quality.
"Everyone that has ridden our LANDRACE wheels has come away with a raised eyebrow - responsive, fast and superb build quality"
LANDRACE wheels waiting to be fitted to London Academy race bikes.
"All LANDRACE Wheels are handmade at Cyclefit in London"
Built by Barna
Barna is Cyclefit's Workshop Manager and one of the most experienced mechanics in London. He rightly has a formidable reputation forged from exceptional engineering skills and unsurpassed standards. Our clients travel a long way to have their bike serviced or prepared for a big event, by Barna. All LANDRACE Wheels are handmade at Cyclefit in London using the finest components and tools. There is no mass-production in a faceless factory, LANDRACE are made at no38 Store Street in full view of our clients and customers.
Hope Hubs from Lancashire
DT ultra-butted spokes
The Art of Wheel-building
We have always built wheels at Cyclefit. Phil started as a wheel-builder (don't ask, he has forgotten). It is a skill that is taken seriously and comes with a reputation. It is a totemic skill of of a craftsman because it links technical proficiency with the just the right amount of flair and art. Every builder has a technique or little flourish all of their own. Every set of LANDRACE Wheels takes Barna about an hour to complete.
"Every builder has a technique or little flourish all of their own."
Barna's Wheel-Building Guiding Principles
- Never build when you are tired or grumpy. The wheel will suffer
- Always use the best components. Poor components are a false economy. They take longer to build and the ride will suffer. Great rims, great hubs and spokes you trust
- Take your time. Handbuilts take longer than machine-built
- Always balance 'hop' as well as 'true' - the best wheel will never be far from equilibrium at anytime in the build
- Bring the wheel to full tension with patience - this is the bit that sets the best builders apart
We look forward to building you a set of LANDRACE Wheels
LANDRACE Wheels are raced internationally by Elite Gravel Racer - Holly Winstone - gravel racer
