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12-24-17 | 03:05 PM
#51
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From: Plano, IL.
They are offering a new space rental option this year.........10 x 10 space with no table for $65. It's double the typical space but no table for the same price and are located at both ends of the main rows. My plan is to bring several complete bikes and my own table.
I always enjoy going to these winter swaps. It gets me out of the house and I get to mingle with a lot of bike people. The last couple of years I've spent more than I've made, but I always come home satisfied.
I always enjoy going to these winter swaps. It gets me out of the house and I get to mingle with a lot of bike people. The last couple of years I've spent more than I've made, but I always come home satisfied.
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Be where your feet are.......Lisa Bluder
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12-24-17 | 07:54 PM
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12-25-17 | 11:03 AM
#54
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From: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Bikes: '08 Look 585, '07 Kuota Kebel, '80s Alan Peitsch
The Twin Cities Bike Swap makes this claim on their site: "The Biggest Bicycle Flea Market in the Midwest". The border battle is spilling over to bike swaps.
12-25-17 | 12:03 PM
#55
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
And there is the Ann Arbor swap every April...
Need to hear from Indiana and Ohio!
Need to hear from Indiana and Ohio!
12-26-17 | 03:44 PM
#58
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Kansas City
Bikes: Looking for the next one.
I was at the Bazaar in Milwaukee. Which bike was yours? I might have been one of the oglers...
12-27-17 | 08:52 PM
#60
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From: Richmond VA area
Bikes: '00 Koga Miyata Full Pro Oval Road bike.
I agree. And I disagree that all the deals are gone super early - at least IME with swaps. People are generally expecting bargain prices, and there are usually some great deals right up until the end. I've never been to this particular swap but it's what I've seen at others.
12-31-17 | 05:30 PM
#61
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
One reason is to find a part you need, perhaps with a few to choose from. Another is to be able to look at, feel, and work wharever you are going to buy. See if the Campy bb is really smooth. Are the hub bearingS too tight? Does the headset have all its washers and seals? Et cetera.
01-01-18 | 10:53 AM
#62
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From: Peoria Il
Bikes: Austro Daimler modified by Gugie! Raleigh Professional and lots of other bikes.
even if i dont buy anything i like the swap meets so i can actually handle things that i have only seen online. sometimes it gives you a whole new perspective on a bike part.
01-01-18 | 05:33 PM
#63
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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Somewhere west of Tobie's
Bikes: fillet-brazed Chicago Schwinns, and some other stuff
The best selection is just before the doors open. The best deals are just before they close.
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01-05-18 | 07:52 AM
#64
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From: Lexington, KY
Bikes: 1980 Mercian Vincitore, Bridgestone MB3, Bottecchia Gran Turismo, Kona Dew-E
For early bird entry, do you need to prepay, or just pay at the door?
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01-06-18 | 12:17 AM
#65
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From: CID
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)
01-11-18 | 02:50 PM
#66
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From: High desert
I'm at table #3, stop by and say hi!
In case anyone's interested in these bikes at the swap, I'm bringing:
--59cm 2006 OX Platinum LeMond Poprad in orange with fenders, inline brake levers and 105 group for $600
--23" early 70's Gitane TdF in orange, full 531, touring setup with an Ofmega triple crank & pedals, Cyclone RD & SunTour barcons, 3T bars & stem, front and rear racks for $350
--18" '87 C-dale SM500 frame/fork/headset/BB in yellow for $75
In case anyone's interested in these bikes at the swap, I'm bringing:
--59cm 2006 OX Platinum LeMond Poprad in orange with fenders, inline brake levers and 105 group for $600
--23" early 70's Gitane TdF in orange, full 531, touring setup with an Ofmega triple crank & pedals, Cyclone RD & SunTour barcons, 3T bars & stem, front and rear racks for $350
--18" '87 C-dale SM500 frame/fork/headset/BB in yellow for $75
01-11-18 | 07:00 PM
#67
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From: se michigan
Bikes: fuji finest, klien pinacle
01-11-18 | 07:21 PM
#68
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From: Lexington, KY
Bikes: 1980 Mercian Vincitore, Bridgestone MB3, Bottecchia Gran Turismo, Kona Dew-E
See you all at the show. I will be the fat guy overpaying for everything Campy! And a few other tidbits I am looking for.
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01-11-18 | 08:41 PM
#70
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From: Plano, IL.
The weather outlook is not promising for a 2 1/2 hr drive, but if I make it I'll be in #206 an end wall space. Planning to bring a Sekai 2700, Schwinn Prelude and a couple of modern tri bikes, some tools and a bench mount work stand.
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01-11-18 | 10:26 PM
#71
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From: Lexington, KY
Bikes: 1980 Mercian Vincitore, Bridgestone MB3, Bottecchia Gran Turismo, Kona Dew-E
Yeah, extreme weathe change today in Dubuque. Unless it is really nasty, I should make it. Wil be sure to check out your booth.
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01-12-18 | 03:17 AM
#72
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Waukesha WI
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
I think I'll try to make it.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
01-12-18 | 06:20 AM
#73
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From: Chicago area
I will be there.
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My bikes: 1970`s Roberts - 1981 Miyata 912 - 1980`s Ocshner (Chrome) - 1987 Schwinn Circuit - 1987 Schwinn Prologue - 1992 Schwinn Crosspoint - 1999 Schwinn Circuit - 2014 Cannondale Super Six EVO
My bikes: 1970`s Roberts - 1981 Miyata 912 - 1980`s Ocshner (Chrome) - 1987 Schwinn Circuit - 1987 Schwinn Prologue - 1992 Schwinn Crosspoint - 1999 Schwinn Circuit - 2014 Cannondale Super Six EVO
01-12-18 | 09:31 AM
#75
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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)
I'll have a Deschutes Brewing long sleeved shirt on. It would be cool to meet more of you!