Are bike swaps back?
01-31-22 | 03:29 PM
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From: Goose Creek, SC
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Not near me...we dont even have a co-op, though one might be forming as a charity club rather than a true co-op.
But no swap meets in the vicinity.
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
01-31-22 | 03:41 PM
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That one's in MD, about three hours south of me. Hoping to attend. Velofest in Trexlertown is supposed to return this year, but I have not heard anything yet.
That one's in MD, about three hours south of me. Hoping to attend. Velofest in Trexlertown is supposed to return this year, but I have not heard anything yet.
01-31-22 | 05:59 PM
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That one's in MD, about three hours south of me. Hoping to attend. Velofest in Trexlertown is supposed to return this year, but I have not heard anything yet.
That one's in MD, about three hours south of me. Hoping to attend. Velofest in Trexlertown is supposed to return this year, but I have not heard anything yet.
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01-31-22 | 07:00 PM
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01-31-22 | 07:28 PM
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There's a new one scheduled in Piedmont, AL this year March 26th. There's been scant info out yet.
Piedmont is on the Chief Ladiga Trail, a 95mi rails-to-trails from Weaver, AL connecting with the Silver Comet Trail into Atlanta.
EDIT: the organizer just changed it to Sept 17th (as of 2/02/22)
Piedmont is on the Chief Ladiga Trail, a 95mi rails-to-trails from Weaver, AL connecting with the Silver Comet Trail into Atlanta.
EDIT: the organizer just changed it to Sept 17th (as of 2/02/22)
Last edited by Ex Pres; 02-02-22 at 07:43 PM.
01-31-22 | 09:35 PM
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Seattle Bike Swap - Sunday, February 13, 2022 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Covid willing and the creek don't rise.
Covid willing and the creek don't rise.
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02-01-22 | 08:56 AM
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Monthly Whittier, CA swapmeet got canceled last month due to covid cases within the church where it's held. Hopefully it returns this month.
02-02-22 | 08:31 AM
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There's been a little swap in Butler PA that's always on the coldest weekend of the year in January. In spite of a new location, bitter cold and snow, attendance seemed to be up this year. There is one at a campground in Kutztown PA that started in the fall of 2020. That one seems to be growing and everybody has a good time at it. Westminster was a bust last year but there was an ice storm that morning and they had strict covid restrictions in place. We'll see how it goes this year and I'm looking forward to it.
02-02-22 | 12:33 PM
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Seattle Bike Swap - Sunday, February 13, 2022 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Covid willing and the creek don't rise.
Covid willing and the creek don't rise.
Ugh, as much as I would love to go back; I don't do well in large crowds and the past couple I went to were absolutely packed.
I haven't heard if Tacoma is having theirs, it's usually in May. It way more my pace.
02-02-22 | 02:13 PM
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02-03-22 | 11:27 AM
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The Mountain Bike Museum in Fairfax, Marin, California has been my go-to these past few years, always a good turn out and fun to meet a few fellow members of the museum, and of this forum.
02-03-22 | 11:45 AM
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Frankenbike has been having swaps in Austin and Houston Texas. From what I could see there has really not been much there. It would appear that most of us are hanging onto anything we have that is still serviceable so mostly unusable items show up at the swap. The good thing about the swaps is that it brings cyclists together of all ages and that is allot of fun...
https://frankenbike.net/
https://frankenbike.net/
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02-03-22 | 08:13 PM
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That one's in MD, about three hours south of me. Hoping to attend. Velofest in Trexlertown is supposed to return this year, but I have not heard anything yet.
That one's in MD, about three hours south of me. Hoping to attend. Velofest in Trexlertown is supposed to return this year, but I have not heard anything yet.
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02-03-22 | 08:15 PM
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Bikes: The keepers: 1969 Magneet Sprint, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1973 Raleigh Twenty, 3 - 1986 Rossins.
There's been a little swap in Butler PA that's always on the coldest weekend of the year in January. In spite of a new location, bitter cold and snow, attendance seemed to be up this year. There is one at a campground in Kutztown PA that started in the fall of 2020. That one seems to be growing and everybody has a good time at it. Westminster was a bust last year but there was an ice storm that morning and they had strict covid restrictions in place. We'll see how it goes this year and I'm looking forward to it.
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No one in this world, so far as I know and I have searched the records for years, and employed agents to help me has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby.
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02-03-22 | 09:39 PM
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I have been informed swaps at Imola and Reggio Emilia have been cancelled for good. 
Last ever Imola swap - https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...57710890071037
2019 Imola Scambio 02 by iabisdb, on Flickr
Last ever Imola swap - https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...57710890071037
2019 Imola Scambio 02 by iabisdb, on Flickr
02-04-22 | 09:34 PM
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WV is not flat..
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Weather is looking good. I have a large spot and will have around 8 or 9 bikes and a couple tables of parts and accessories all priced to sell. I need to clear some space in the bike shop. A couple cool framed pictures also. I'm hoping for a big turnout.
02-05-22 | 07:50 PM
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Bikes: The keepers: 1969 Magneet Sprint, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1973 Raleigh Twenty, 3 - 1986 Rossins.
Sounds hopeful. I'm going up flush this year, at it's going to be the first meet I'll have attended since rebuilding the garage/shop from the fire. Definitely going looking for inventory restock.
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No one in this world, so far as I know and I have searched the records for years, and employed agents to help me has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby.
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Syke
No one in this world, so far as I know and I have searched the records for years, and employed agents to help me has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby.
H.L. Mencken, (1926)