Grand Bois

The best thing I saw was a Rivendell frameset in my size. I could only find one chip in the paint. It was dark metallic green with a cream headtube. I thought $950 was a fair price, but I wasn't prepared to spend that kind of money today.

There was a black Shimano Alfine 8 speed hub for $180. The shifter and other hardware was another $80. I'm tempted to go back for it.

I bought some Tektro inverse levers and set of Tektro Dual pivot brakes with just the mismatched reach that I need for the Raleigh Competition with 700c replacement fork I'm building.

It seemed like everybody was talking about the "fake fixies" that a kid was selling with coaster brake hubs. They had the clean look of fixies, but with the practicality of a brake. The hardcore fixie riders didn't approve of course. Too bad they were rattle-canned junk frames. I didn't see anybody buy one.

Tigerprawn

Glad to hear a report! I was planning to go, but couldn't make it in the end. I think I've seen the fixed gear frames you're talking about on CL once or twice.

bigbossman 

I was there, too. You could have shot a cannon through it and not hit anyone. I saw the Rivendell frame, and in fact bought a new Campy cable set from the guy that was selling it. I paid $25 for the cables and a few bucks on a some other knick-knacks, but there really wasn't much there.

Luckily, The Valley Spokesmen were having a swap close to home (Dublin), and it didn't start till 1pm. Got lots of schwag there, and free lunch (leftovers from the Cinderella Century the day before). Ultimate workstand for $50, NOS Cinelli bars (44mm dual groove), tire inflator, a nice warmup jacket, and other neat stuff.

Tigerprawn

Maybe I'll see you guys at the Cupertino swap at the end of the month.

Grand Bois

They'd get more sellers if they didn't charge $50, but they don't have much room anyway.

Tigerprawn

The pictures poste made it look huge. I was bummed I missed out, but at the same time it's an hour drive for me.

I'll definitely be at the Cupertino swap though