Partington: World-Class Carbon Wheels, Handmade Down Under
What wheelset would you choose for your money-no-object dream bike? If your answer isn’t “Partington”, chances are you just haven’t had the pleasure yet. The Bike Tailor’s own Stephen Roche describes the Australian brand’s carbon wheels as some of the stiffest, fastest and most precise he’s ever ridden. Expensive? Certainly. But perfection was never meant to come cheap.
From the Lab
Partington isn’t your average wheelmaker. Products aren’t churned out en masse in some faceless factory in the Far East. Instead, the entire operation takes place at Carbon Nexus – a state-of-the-art carbon-fibre research facility in Geelong, Australia. Here Partington’s staff design, test and manufacture each wheel themselves, ensuring everything is the best it can possibly be.
The R-Series, currently in its second iteration, is the star of the show. The result of several years of rigorous development, it’s a groundbreaking product, boasting the lightest weight and highest lateral stiffness in its class. Available in two rim-depth configurations – 31/31 or 39/44 – the MKII R-Series utilises a cutting-edge In-Tension spoke system, an innovative bearing arrangement for the smoothest possible ride and asymmetric bladed carbon spokes.
The entire Partington operation takes place under one roof. There’s no outsourcing or bringing in bits and bobs from elsewhere, which means the team are hands-on with every element of the process – from design to testing to manufacture.
You won’t find another wheelset of this build quality and spec any lighter. It’s that simple. Partington’s wheels are pricey, it’s true, but that’s because there is no brand doing it better.
It’s not all tonal branding and stealth wealth. For those who want to turn heads with something other than the sound of their freehub, the MKII R-Series 39/44 is available in a gold-logo version to give your custom build some added flair.
The Bike Tailor is one of only a handful of UK stockists offering Partington wheels. Combine that with our unrivalled fitting expertise and custom-build experience, and you’ve got the perfect foundation for building a world-class bike.
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