Twin cities bike swap
01-11-15, 08:11 AM
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Twin cities bike swap
Just got news that the Twin Cities Bike Swap will be held on Sunday, Feb 8th from 9-3.
Twin Cities Bike Swap | The Biggest Bicycle Flea Market in the Midwest
Twin Cities Bike Swap | The Biggest Bicycle Flea Market in the Midwest
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01-11-15, 08:44 AM
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I dutifully attend every year.
I always find something of interest.
My recommendation is to get there when the doors open and move fast.
Cash is king!
I always find something of interest.
My recommendation is to get there when the doors open and move fast.
Cash is king!
01-11-15, 02:20 PM
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I may actually rent a table this year just to help him out.
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01-11-15, 02:44 PM
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Haven't attended the last couple but after sort of following along with the English 3 speed thread, it has sparked a bit of an interest in something that I do not have. See if I can find myself some bits for a build or perhaps something more complete.
01-11-15, 03:04 PM
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If the weather is passable that weekend...
I should have a new company minivan by then!
Hey! I may even have my income tax money!
I should have a new company minivan by then!
Hey! I may even have my income tax money!
01-11-15, 08:48 PM
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I will be there and will fall into the seller category. I need to move along a good deal of the stuff I bought there the last 4 years.
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01-12-15, 12:22 PM
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Great news. Now to refine my shopping list.......
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01-12-15, 07:58 PM
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I have attended the last few years and usually get some nice parts at a good price. Last year I got a pair of Suntour Superbe Pro pedals in excellent condition for $7.
01-13-15, 08:41 AM
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I always go.
Madison swap last weekend was awesome.
Madison swap last weekend was awesome.
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01-13-15, 08:55 AM
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I'll likely miss this one again, it's my wife's birthday weekend and the present I got her will likely prevent my escape to the Cities. Poor planning on my part!
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02-06-15, 12:59 PM
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Not sure if I am going to go. I have file cabinets full of parts so I really don't need more. I am trying to decide whether to go to try to sell a frame and possibly a bike.
02-06-15, 01:04 PM
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I'll have some 3-speed parts with me- and a complete Dunelt (lady's) cheap, ready to ride. This will be the first time I'm selling stuff. This is always a great show.
02-07-15, 07:53 PM
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Anyone know when they open the doors for sellers? Website says nothing about that. 
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02-07-15, 11:16 PM
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I only need one seatpost this year and I will try to get out of there without a frameset........
Edit: Second thought. Maybe I'll bring a couple of goodies to toss on a friend's table.
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02-08-15, 12:37 AM
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Never been to a swap, but if I had known about this I would have brought a bunch of stuff to sell... Anyone know if the is a chicago swap meet?
02-08-15, 11:24 AM
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In and out in 28 minutes this morning.
A nearly new Campy Nucleon wheelset, a Nitto Crystal Fellow seatpost and three long sleeve Woolrich jerseys.
Also a beat up Showers Pass raincoat with some weird stains.
A nearly new Campy Nucleon wheelset, a Nitto Crystal Fellow seatpost and three long sleeve Woolrich jerseys.
Also a beat up Showers Pass raincoat with some weird stains.
02-08-15, 04:58 PM
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Wow had a great time. Prices were awesome.
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02-08-15, 05:24 PM
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I got a lot of stuff sold. Somebody picked up all my balloon tire bike stuff. There were a lot of really nice frames this year!
02-08-15, 05:24 PM
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I skipped this year. I didn't have a real need for anything and I am trying to send bike things out the house instead of bringing bike things into the house. Like we say for all of the Minnesota sports teams: "Wait till next year".
02-08-15, 05:40 PM
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Another set of Nucleons? Thank goodness I have purged most of my spares, and kicked the wheel fetish.