Welcome to the Forza Bikes Classic Collection

The focus of the collection is New Zealand history. Bikes built by NZers, bikes ridden by NZers, clothing/memorabilia from NZers.

Pro team bikes, clothing and memorabilia also feature, as do bikes and components that have been significant to the world of cycling.

Our Collection

Explore our online gallery of classic bicycles, vintage jerseys, and memorabilia to immerse yourself in the rich history of cycling.

Workshop

We have a full workshop onsite- reach out to us for any enquiries about bicycle repairs and workshop services.

About us

Learn more about our passion for classic cycling.

Visit the gallery

Come visit our Classic Bike Collection Gallery and enjoy a close-up look at our vintage bicycle collection.

Contact us

Feel free to reach out to us anytime to learn more about our collection!

Latest news & blog posts

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A spark of light in what has been a tough week. Th

A spark of light in what has been a tough week. The new Forza Bikes website is up and running!We now have a ‘visual museum’ on line, it’s still a work in progress but we have a lot of bikes and memorabilia up already, and I will be adding many more items in the near future. So check it out at www.forzabikes.co.nz and let me know what you think. Huge thanks to Harper Digital for their amazing work. #forza! #newwebsite #harperdigital #clean #update #modern #browser #onlinemuseum #memorabilia #classicbike #steelisreal #carbonfiber #lopro #history #discwheel #proteam #olympicgames #commonwealthgames #newzealand #forzacycleworks

The workshop will be closed next week, as we mourn

The workshop will be closed next week, as we mourn the passing of my mate, mentor, and best Dad I could have asked for.
#forza! #love #father #forever #inmyheart #dad #tillwemeetagain #forzacycleworks

A bit more Kiwi history for the museum. Here we ha

A bit more Kiwi history for the museum. Here we have Gary Anderson’s 1990 Commonwealth Games latex skinsuit, which he used to win 3 gold and 1 silver medals. The following suits are from the 1981 Oceania Games in Brisbane, the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, and the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Many thanks to Ron Cheatley for giving us these pieces of New Zealand history for the museum. #forza! #skinsuits #newzealand #trackcycling #commonwealthgames #oceaniagames #olympicgames #auckland #sydney #kualalumpur #goldmedal #silvermedal #champion #pursuit #teampursuit #10mile #1kmtt #history #museum #forzacycleworks

Not only is Jason Kelly a great mate, but he is an

Not only is Jason Kelly a great mate, but he is an exceptional artist. Even if you have not heard his name, you more than likely have seen some of his art. His work is Probably best described as ‘hand painted Kiwiana and word art’. You may have even seen his NZ Post stamp series. Jason is always coming up with new pieces, and I, along with many of his mates have been lucky enough to receive many stunning works of art. This latest piece, delivered in person this past weekend, will take pride of place in one of our workshops. Search ‘Jason Kelly artist’ online to see many of his prints for sale. If you are wanting a piece commissioned, let me know and we can put you in touch with Jase. Thanks Jellyman, you’re a legend. #forza! #jasonkellyartist #iconic #kiwiana #museum #workshop #originalart #commissionyourpiece #prideofplace @jasonkellyartist #forzacycleworks

Great to spend the afternoon with these legends @j

Great to spend the afternoon with these legends @jasonkellyartist @rickwells_lifestyle @cambrown72 . Jason is not only an extremely talented artist, but a keen triathlete, and Rick and Cam are legends of not only New Zealand Triathlon, but world triathlon. Oh yeah, then there’s me, the crazy bike guy! Was fantastic hearing some stories from earlier days of triathlon, back when I was a young runner. Huge thanks to Jase and Jerry for making the trip up from Wellington, and Rick and Cam for sharing their afternoon. #forza! #mates #legends #triathlon #stories #museum #history #forzacycleworks

Wheel waterfall. With storage being at a premium,

Wheel waterfall. With storage being at a premium, I have to utilise every inch of space! Mavic comete, Mavic io, Mavic bulb air, Mavic Cosmic 650c, Mavic 3G. Ambrosio logos 700c, Ambrosio 650c, Ambrosio 600c. Campagnolo Ghibli 650c, Campagnolo Khamsin 650c. A small portion of the wheels waiting for builds. #forza! #mavic #comete #3g #cosmic #bulbair #ambrosio #logos #campagnolo #ghibli #khamsin #discwheel #carbonfiber #trispoke #fivespoke #650c #600c #aero #display #museum #buildtime #forzacycleworks

What did you do today Steve? Not much, just create

What did you do today Steve? Not much, just created a wheel waterfall.

Haven’t posted any museum builds for a while, I

Haven’t posted any museum builds for a while, I have been too busy with customer builds. But over winter, I will be working on around 20 new rebuilds/restorations for the collection. Some of the noteworthy builds……
-Eddy Merckx Panasonic 1986 TDF green jersey winner, Eric Vanderaerden
-Eddy Merckx Panasonic 1986 tt bikes.2 x replica. -Lotus 110 DPS built (one of original 50). ‘Look’ road bike
-Hotta T700 Boardman GAN replica
-AFH. Low volume Finland built carbon bike
-1989 Clark Kent Coors Light. Stephen Swart
-1978 Mitchell Commonwealth games track bike. Jack Swart
-Eddy Merckx road bike. Jack Swart. Dulux 6 day 2nd place
-Venom track bike (Graeme Pearson)
-Venom road bike (Graeme Pearson)
-1994 Pearson track bike
-1986 Eddy Merckx team Lotto. Eric McKenzie
-2015 Trek.World champion road tt. Linda Villumsen
-Avanti track bike. Sam Bewley bronze medal 2008 Olympic Games
-2010 Avanti track prototype
-RMIT superbike (alloy)
-Avanti tri. Cam Brown 2011 NZ Ironman winner. There are a few more, not sure how quickly I will get to those. Keep an eye out for build updates! #forza! #restoration #rebuild #eddymerckx #pearson #rmit #venom #hotta #lotus110 #avanti #olympicgames #worldchampion #commonwealthgames #proteam #tourdefrance #greenjersey #teamlotto #teamnewzealand #mitchell #trek #afh #discwheel #goldmedal #carbonfiber #steelisreal #museum #forzacycleworks

Trailer fitout. Ready to go to any event, or for s

Trailer fitout. Ready to go to any event, or for storage. Forkmounts for QR or 12 and 15mm thru axles/boost frames, currently only 18 bikes/6 frames in place, but will take 25 bikes plus luggage. Wheel racks still to be fitted. #forza! #trailer #custombuild #travelling #storage #forkmount #doublethespace #classicbike #museum #discwheel #forzacycleworks

Another customer restoration, another story. Ian h

Another customer restoration, another story. Ian has been living in New Zealand for many years, and his bike has been languishing in the shed. When he lived in London he raced this bike. He belonged to the Metro cycling club, he shopped at Metro cycles, and he road a Metro. The story of the shop that built bikes for the club members will now be front and centre of Ian’s thoughts every time he looks at the bike hanging on the wall. The stunning paintwork was yet again completed by @simonbittle - the Metro lettering on down tube is painted on, the head and seat tube decals recreated in stunning fashion. “It’s what we do”. #forza! #metro #campagnolo #london #bikeshol #restoration #itswhatwedo #craftsmen #mafac #barend #classicbike #tubular #highflange #cinelli #pink #asraced #forzacycleworks

The personal touch.Two special builds heading to I

The personal touch.Two special builds heading to Ireland very soon. I always believe it’s the small details that make the difference. For the TVT Lemond - As well as the ‘standard’ delta brake covers, we have personalised a second set of covers to go with the bike. This was the first version, a little too bronze, second version will be the same colour as the calipers. And for the Lotus - we have created a book of the build. Photographs and story of the build from start to finish, as well as profiles of the craftsmen who worked on this stunning bike. I think our builds speak for themselves, the ‘extras’ show how much we care about what we do. #forza! #tvt #campagnolo #crecord #Scott #3ttt #sellesanmarco #regal #lotus #eddymerckx #mavic #cosmic #custombuild #vittoria #electronic #zap #itstheextrasthatcount #personalised #forzacycleworks

A man and his bike. In his Life so far, Shane has

A man and his bike. In his Life so far, Shane has endured his fair share of ups and downs- one particular low point was selling this bike (in 2004) his Graeme Pearson built Venom, that he rode at the 1995 world junior track champs. But when you need to eat, you do what you must. Fast forward to circa 2019, and Shane, now a successful businessman, and starts looking for his bike. Years pass , and then in 2024, he walks into a shop in Queenstown, and it’s hanging from the roof over the front door. After much negotiation, he comes home with the bike, and arrives at Forza wanting to rebuild the bike ‘as raced’ at the world champs. There is much more to this story and not enough space to put it here, suffice to say these are the types of jobs that give me the most satisfaction. If you want to see what this bike really means to Shane, follow this podcast link (and go to 1.48:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FowXWzsyuJg&t=7s. Yet again, stunning paintwork on the frame and front wheel by @simonbittle #forza! #pearsoncomposites #venom #campagnolo #mavic #time #selleitalia #flite #titanium #shimano #cinelli #trackbike #discwheel #1995 #nevergiveup #everythinghappensforareason #patiencepaysoff #forzacycleworks

The tag for this jersey is only one word, but it n

The tag for this jersey is only one word, but it needs no more- extremely lucky to have pieces like this in the collection. Oh, the word? ‘Moser’. #forza! #wooljersey #sanson #teamworn #classic #italy #francesco #moser #collection #museum #forzacycleworks

In 1990, I couldn’t afford to spend this much on

In 1990, I couldn’t afford to spend this much on a chain for my race bike (it’s USD), however, now they are around $300USD. I wish I had started collecting sooner……….. #forza! #rohloff #slt99 #lemond #1990 #chain #teamz #forzacycleworks

1st build with the new, GRX wireless 2x groupset.

1st build with the new, GRX wireless 2x groupset. Custom painted Open frame, Pro Vibe Evo cockpit, sprint shifters set into bars, Fizik Antares Versus Evo R1 saddle, Wheelworks custom wheels. Set up with both road, and gravel wheels, this bike is heading to Europe to rack up the km’s. #forza! #openrp #shimano #grx #wireless #2x #fizik #wheelworks #gravel #mountains #europe #custombuild #forzacycleworks

Fantastic to have one of New Zealand’s best cycl

Fantastic to have one of New Zealand’s best cyclists visit for a few hours today. Pictured here (needing a bit of work) are his 1978 Edmonton Commonwealth games Mitchell, built by Mark McLean, on which he won a silver medal in the team pursuit, and his 1985 Eddy Merckx Professional , which was one of two prizes for the season long Nz road cycling competition. Thanks for the stories and donations of bikes and gear Jack Swart- looking forward to restoring the bikes and displaying them ‘as raced’, along with Jacks story. Oh, and those Bontrager wheels- 2009, Astana. #forza! #mitchell #eddymerckx #worrallsnz #commonwealthgames #silvermedal #teampursuit #edmonton #canada #dulux #6day #vampagnolo #superrecord #tubular #newzealand #ourhistory #tellingstories #cyclingfamily #forzacycleworks

When the NOS Benotto handlebar tape and Scott deca

When the NOS Benotto handlebar tape and Scott decals come out, you know there is a special build happening. @fiftyonebikes getting close to sending your 2 bikes………. #forza! #lemond #tvt #campagnolo #crecord #sellesanmarco #regal #scott #dropin #custompaint #tourdedrance #1990 #greglemond #forzacycleworks

Dragging out more of the jerseys to get up on disp

Dragging out more of the jerseys to get up on display. Some amazing jerseys in this lot- to name a few….. Bruce Biddles 1978 World pro Road Champs jersey. He gave it to a friend (Ivo Faltoni) after the race, who had come to support him. After Ivo’s passing, it came into the hands of an Italian who took it to Bruce to sign. It was then sold into New Zealand, and has been given to us to display. 1985 Cafe de Colombia jersey, leaders TT jersey Giro d Italia early ‘80’s, 1979 Route de France GC jersey (Millar), mid 80’s French national jersey used at world Championships, Coors light Pro points jersey, Tour de France mountains, youth, and points jerseys, Italian National team jersey, world champ jersey, and Francesco Mosers Sanson Luxor jersey #forza! #jersey #worldchampion #giroditalia #tourdefrance #cafedecolombia #wooljersey #museum #moser #pink #italy #france #forzacycleworks

While we have a a fair few new old stock items in

While we have a a fair few new old stock items in the museum, I don’t necessarily set out to buy NOS. Sometime though, as with this amazing 1998 25th anniversary Shimano Dura Ace kit, it’s worth it for the museum. #forza! #shimano #duraace #25thanniversary #nos #9speed #polished #pantograph #original #collectible #japan ##forzacycleworks

A few wheels waiting for the right bikes to come a

A few wheels waiting for the right bikes to come along……….. #forza! #mavic #campagnolo #ambrosio #cinelli #zipp #fluidisk #jfoster #custombuilt #discwheel #trispoke #3g #scirocco #666 #zipp950 #khamsin #zipp3000 #ghibli #700c #650c #600c #trackbike #timetrial #forzacycleworks

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