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09-19-06, 09:04 AM
I'm frequently surprised at the number of roadies that want to buy used parts or get an awesome deal but have never heard of the bike swapmeets in their area, so I wanted to let you all know the Encino Velodrome www.encinovelodrome.org is having their twice-a-year bike swapmeet at 2pm this Saturday. After that, stay for the races that evening, which I believe is free admission for spectators!!!
I haven't been to this in about 10 years, but last time I went there were deals on NOS stuff shops were getting rid of, new stuff people never used, stuff used 1 season because the racer is getting a different sponsor next year, new stuff people won in primes and never wanted, used stuff from people upgrading, etc. When I was racing, I used to build up bikes with full Ultegra and titanium this and that for under $1000! Not that I need anything, but I'll be there just to look around and watch the races.
edit: I told you the time and place, but not the day! fixed.
I haven't been to this in about 10 years, but last time I went there were deals on NOS stuff shops were getting rid of, new stuff people never used, stuff used 1 season because the racer is getting a different sponsor next year, new stuff people won in primes and never wanted, used stuff from people upgrading, etc. When I was racing, I used to build up bikes with full Ultegra and titanium this and that for under $1000! Not that I need anything, but I'll be there just to look around and watch the races.
edit: I told you the time and place, but not the day! fixed.