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1986 Faggin Tretubi: A Touch of Polka Dots

1986 Faggin (Say Fah-JEEN) This bike exemplifies classic Italian craftsmanship that can be found without spending a fortune. We came across this exceptional Faggin frame in late 2019 and completed the build in 2022 for one of our classic steel-loving customers. To date the frame correctly, we emailed Faggin. In their response, they confirmed that […]

Rossin RG 5900 Ghibli

Every Rossin Ghibli is a masterpiece. Details are abundant, including crimped tubes that comprise the main triangle, an elaborate investment cast bottom bracket shell, and precise lug work. Ten Speed Drive Imports imported, prepared, aligned, and painted Rossin along with several other top Italian frames of the period. Our favorite detail that Ten Speed Drive […]

1992 Paramount Series 90 PDG

“Imperfectly perfect” best describes our 1992 Paramount restoration/preservation build. This bike is a unique piece of cycling history, created by Schwinn Bikes, marketed as Paramount, and built by Panasonic. Assembled with an eclectic array of era-correct components and anodized extras, this Tange steel 1992 Paramount Series 90 PDG embodies everything we love about vintage bikes. The […]

‘Crono: Evolution of the Time Trial Bike’ – 2024 Exhibit Recap

2024 marked our third annual bicycle exhibit. During the week of Feb 2nd—8th, we showcased our collection, which spans the mid-1980s to the present day. It featured time trial bicycles, frames, disc wheels, and wind-cheating accessories, which were a unique blend of exclusivity and rarity. Here’s a recap of these one-of-a-kind items. Circa 1986 Bob […]

Fast Bike – Empty Tank. Exploring the Benefits of Carbohydrate Feeding

Introducing our esteemed author, Dr. Todd Backes. He is a renowned Biology and Exercise Science professor at SUNY Fredonia and a dedicated competitive cyclist. As the director of the Human Performance and Stress Lab, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the topic of carbohydrate feeding and its profound impact on cycling performance. Get […]

Circa 1986 Bob Jackson Novara LoPro

Constantly searching for the next exciting classic build, we located this Bob Jackson Lopro listed by Anchor Bay Bicycles in New Baltimore, Michigan. The longtime owner, John, was kind enough to make the trip to Buffalo, visit Shickluna, and personally deliver the bike. These low-profile frames, crafted exclusively for special orders, are a rare find […]

Preserving History: 1997 GT Team Saturn Project 96 Version 3 Bike

This bike and its US National Team siblings result from Project ’96, the US cycling team’s million-dollar program to gain a technological advantage at the 1996 Olympic games. Unlike Team Saturn’s GT Reynolds 853 road frames, GT never produced time trial bikes for commercial sale. With minimal written or photo documentation available on the Saturn […]

Shickluna Women – 2024 Ride Series Huddle

When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 6:30 – 7:30 pm Where: Shickluna Bikes Shickluna Women is a program designed for female cyclists who want to improve their fitness, knowledge, speed, and confidence on the bike. The program aims to create a safe and supportive environment for female cyclists to learn, practice, and enhance their cycling […]

1998 Stowe EuroPro Neo-Retro

Made from Reynolds 853/725, this frame was fillet brazed by Rob Stowe of Stowe Cycles in Rochester, NY. The bike was the 23rd frame produced by Stowe in 1998 and features Breezer rear dropouts and an Everest front derailleur hanger. Local artisan Rob Stowe built frames for Serotta, Quintana Roo, Pig Iron, and Terry Bicycles […]

North American Handmade Classic Bicycle Gallery

Opening Reception – Friday, January 20th, 2023 – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join us January 20th – 28th as we showcase ten hand-built classic bicycles from legendary American frame builders, including: – David Tiemeyer – Joe Williams – Don Walker – Rob Stowe – Ben Serotta – Forrest Yelverton – Bob Patterson – Bill […]

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