Swap meet mega thread. (midwest)
01-11-16 | 02:59 PM
#26
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April 24, 2016 for the Ann Arbor Show. If you need items like NOS Huret cable clamps, cable guides, and other esoteric hardware, the prices can be very good. OEM Schwinn decals too. And of course, da bikes and frames.
Ann Arbor Classic Bicycle Show
I picked up a Motobecane Grand Touring 3 years ago and last year a green Raleigh SC MK II in good condition.
Ann Arbor Classic Bicycle Show
I picked up a Motobecane Grand Touring 3 years ago and last year a green Raleigh SC MK II in good condition.
01-11-16 | 04:57 PM
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Thanks, ben
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01-11-16 | 07:01 PM
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01-13-16 | 10:34 AM
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Columbus Ohio 3/13/16 Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. 2 big buildings plus outdoor parking lot spaces. Most, if not all spaces are $15. Free to attend. All kinds of bikes, from vintage BMX to local bike shops like TREK store, Bike Source and Performance Bike. Good showing last year, should be better this year.
01-14-16 | 11:43 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Nice pictures, and I had a good time. It's kinda freeing not really "needing" much these days -- you can just stroll around and look at the cool stuff. Bought some shoes, a cycling cap, a chainring.
Always great running into bike-nerd friends that I rarely see otherwise.
01-14-16 | 12:48 PM
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Hey, you got me in that last one! (Bearded guy checking out the Peugeot.)
Nice pictures, and I had a good time. It's kinda freeing not really "needing" much these days -- you can just stroll around and look at the cool stuff. Bought some shoes, a cycling cap, a chainring.
Always great running into bike-nerd friends that I rarely see otherwise.
Nice pictures, and I had a good time. It's kinda freeing not really "needing" much these days -- you can just stroll around and look at the cool stuff. Bought some shoes, a cycling cap, a chainring.
Always great running into bike-nerd friends that I rarely see otherwise.
i went there with the goal of finding a new frame for my wife (just had her colnago stolen) and i saw a rusty naked metal frame, but didn't stop to look... didn't think much of it... till i saw a guy carrying it around.
i stopped and asked.... it was a custom cinelli with drill drop out and BB... beautiful frame and it would have been perfect for our needs... i asked him how much he got it for and he said $100!!!! I offered him 200 on the spot... nope... then i offered him the Pinnerello frame (bought here from Sloar) i was hoping to trade... nope... then i offered him the pinner and cash... stilll nope....
kicking myself for not stopping to look at it...
01-30-16 | 08:24 PM
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01-31-16 | 09:40 PM
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01-31-16 | 09:53 PM
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02-01-16 | 02:05 PM
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Great pics - btw, does that say $800 for the Merckx? If so, what a deal
Seattle's Bike Swap is in two weeks. I'll post pics at the conclusion; I plan on selling this on consignment there:
DD
Seattle's Bike Swap is in two weeks. I'll post pics at the conclusion; I plan on selling this on consignment there:
DD
02-01-16 | 02:44 PM
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yeah and but it according to some banter on another thread it end up selling for 685??? idk
also your sparrow. i'll give you $3.50... and a bottle cap... because thats all i have left after the the swap...
02-06-16 | 07:31 PM
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Indianapolis swap meet was pretty good. there were a lot of deals to be had... I'd say there were 100 vendors, way less commercial that chicago (which was mostly bike shops getting rid of old stock)
the deal of the day was a PX10 for 250 that went unsold (see picts)
ALSO bonus stupidly named bike HUGESACK nice
got a Gios torino campy crank set for CHEAP picts of the loot will follow
the deal of the day was a PX10 for 250 that went unsold (see picts)
ALSO bonus stupidly named bike HUGESACK nice
got a Gios torino campy crank set for CHEAP picts of the loot will follow
02-06-16 | 08:00 PM
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Indianapolis swap meet was pretty good. there were a lot of deals to be had... I'd say there were 100 vendors, way less commercial that chicago (which was mostly bike shops getting rid of old stock)
the deal of the day was a PX10 for 250 that went unsold (see picts)
ALSO bonus stupidly named bike HUGESACK nice
got a Gios torino campy crank set for CHEAP picts of the loot will follow
the deal of the day was a PX10 for 250 that went unsold (see picts)
ALSO bonus stupidly named bike HUGESACK nice
got a Gios torino campy crank set for CHEAP picts of the loot will follow
Looking forward to the pics of your loot! Our swap is next Sunday
DD
02-07-16 | 01:22 AM
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cool grand!
NO! thank god, it didn't sell... i put a super high price to on it and used it to draw in shoppers... i kept meaning to send you pictures
NO! thank god, it didn't sell... i put a super high price to on it and used it to draw in shoppers... i kept meaning to send you pictures
03-06-16 | 10:58 PM
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Mark you calendars... april 24th!
Ann Arbor Classic Bicycle Show
just found this one south bend, IN... on march 26th...
https://www.facebook.com/2016-Bicycl...6645436395295/
Ann Arbor Classic Bicycle Show
just found this one south bend, IN... on march 26th...
https://www.facebook.com/2016-Bicycl...6645436395295/
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03-07-16 | 01:51 PM
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Bump! I haven't been yet, perhaps this year, depending on work.
Stealing [MENTION=253030]Toeslider[/MENTION]'s post:
Columbus Ohio 3/13/16 Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. 2 big buildings plus outdoor parking lot spaces. Most, if not all spaces are $15. Free to attend. All kinds of bikes, from vintage BMX to local bike shops like TREK store, Bike Source and Performance Bike. Good showing last year, should be better this year.
Stealing [MENTION=253030]Toeslider[/MENTION]'s post:
Columbus Ohio 3/13/16 Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. 2 big buildings plus outdoor parking lot spaces. Most, if not all spaces are $15. Free to attend. All kinds of bikes, from vintage BMX to local bike shops like TREK store, Bike Source and Performance Bike. Good showing last year, should be better this year.
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Bikes so far: 2011 Felt Z85, 80's Raleigh Sovereign (USA), 91 Bianchi Peregrine, 91 Austro-Daimler Pathfinder, 90's Trek 730 Multitrack, STOLEN: 80 Schwinn Voyageur (Japan)
03-07-16 | 08:40 PM
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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
Bump! I haven't been yet, perhaps this year, depending on work.
Stealing [MENTION=253030]Toeslider[/MENTION]'s post:
Columbus Ohio 3/13/16 Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. 2 big buildings plus outdoor parking lot spaces. Most, if not all spaces are $15. Free to attend. All kinds of bikes, from vintage BMX to local bike shops like TREK store, Bike Source and Performance Bike. Good showing last year, should be better this year.
Stealing [MENTION=253030]Toeslider[/MENTION]'s post:
Columbus Ohio 3/13/16 Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. 2 big buildings plus outdoor parking lot spaces. Most, if not all spaces are $15. Free to attend. All kinds of bikes, from vintage BMX to local bike shops like TREK store, Bike Source and Performance Bike. Good showing last year, should be better this year.
03-07-16 | 09:01 PM
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03-08-16 | 01:45 PM
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Be careful not to drive by with a Bike Magnet on the roof of your van....
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Bikes so far: 2011 Felt Z85, 80's Raleigh Sovereign (USA), 91 Bianchi Peregrine, 91 Austro-Daimler Pathfinder, 90's Trek 730 Multitrack, STOLEN: 80 Schwinn Voyageur (Japan)
"I had a great ride this morning, except for that part about winding up at work."
Bikes so far: 2011 Felt Z85, 80's Raleigh Sovereign (USA), 91 Bianchi Peregrine, 91 Austro-Daimler Pathfinder, 90's Trek 730 Multitrack, STOLEN: 80 Schwinn Voyageur (Japan)