Cicli Barco Canada

Cicli Barco in Canada — handmade Italian steel frames

The Wheelhouse supplies Cicli Barco in Canada. Barco build steel and stainless steel frames by hand in Piazzola sul Brenta, in the Veneto region of Italy, one at a time. They are not trying to be fast, light or cheap. They are trying to be right.

What Barco actually is

Barco sit at the far end of the craft end of cycling. Each frame is built for one customer, in steel or stainless, with the tube selection, geometry and finish decided in conversation with the rider. The result is a bike that does not look like anything else in the room and will still be rideable in thirty years.

Alvento magazine put it well: every bike bearing the B is born from a close relationship with the customer.

Barco models available in Canada

Cicli Barco Quinta Strada

The road frame. Steel, handmade, built to your geometry.

Cicli Barco Quinta Strata

The stainless steel road frame — the material that made Barco's name with riders who want steel's ride with modern corrosion resistance.

Cicli Barco Piovan Zero

Part of Barco's current range. Ask us for the current specification and build options.

Why buy Barco from The Wheelhouse

1. We fit you before we order. A hand-built steel frame is made once. The geometry has to be right at the point of order, so an IDMatch 3D bike fit comes first.
2. We will talk you out of it if it is wrong. Steel is not the fastest material. If you want the fastest bike, we will tell you so and sell you something else.
3. Canadian support and pricing. Import, duty and warranty handled here.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wheelhouse a Cicli Barco dealer in Canada?

Yes. The Wheelhouse supplies Cicli Barco frames in Canada from Calgary, Alberta.

Where are Cicli Barco frames made?

Cicli Barco frames are handmade in Piazzola sul Brenta, in the Veneto region of Italy.

Is steel still a good frame material?

Yes, for the right rider. Steel gives a ride quality that carbon and aluminium do not reproduce, and a well-built steel frame can be repaired rather than replaced.

What is the difference between steel and stainless steel frames?

Stainless steel resists corrosion without paint and can be left bare, which is why it is prized for frames meant to be ridden hard for decades. Conventional steel needs protection but is easier to work and typically lighter.

How much does a Cicli Barco frame cost in Canada?

It depends on material, tubing, finish and build. Contact The Wheelhouse for a specific Canadian quote.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wheelhouse a Cicli Barco dealer in Canada?

Yes. The Wheelhouse supplies Cicli Barco handmade steel and stainless steel frames in Canada from Calgary, Alberta.

Where are Cicli Barco frames made?

Cicli Barco frames are handmade one at a time in Piazzola sul Brenta in the Veneto region of Italy.

Is a steel bike still worth buying?

Yes, for riders who value ride quality and longevity over minimum weight. A well-built steel frame can be repaired rather than replaced.

What is the difference between the Barco Quinta Strada and Quinta Strata?

The Quinta Strada is a steel road frame. The Quinta Strata is the stainless steel version, which resists corrosion without paint.

How much does a Cicli Barco frame cost in Canada?

Pricing depends on material, tubing, finish and build specification. The Wheelhouse quotes Canadian pricing on a specific configuration.