Question 1

Does Shickluna Bikes offer bike fitting services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shickluna offers professional bike fitting using 3D motion capture technology to analyze body movement while riding. The process includes a pre-fit assessment, on-bike data capture, and personalized adjustments guided by experienced fitters to optimize comfort, power, and efficiency.

Question 2

What types of repair work does Shickluna handle?

Accepted Answer

Shickluna's mechanics handle flat tire repairs, seasonal tune-ups, custom builds, and historic bike restoration and preservation. The shop performs a thorough assessment of every bike that enters the workshop and communicates clearly about needed repairs before work begins.

Question 3

Does Shickluna organize community rides?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shickluna organizes a variety of community rides designed to bring cyclists together, ranging from casual group rides to fat bike crews, accommodating riders from those new to biking to experienced cyclists.

Question 4

What is the history of Shickluna Bikes?

Accepted Answer

Shickluna Bikes traces its origins to 1899 when Christopher Ben Shickluna founded Guiding Star Cycle Works on Buffalo's West Side. In 1917, his brother Kitt opened a second location; the shop later moved to its current North Buffalo location at 1835 Hertel Avenue, maintaining over a century of continuous operation in Buffalo.

Question 5

Does Shickluna help customers select a new bike?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shickluna's team provides knowledgeable, unbiased guidance through the bike-buying process, starting with establishing the rider's ideal position before recommending frame size, geometry, and component fit to ensure a bike that truly matches the customer's needs.

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