Salt Lake Bike Swap

[gonzo]

Anyone heading to the bike swap this weekend (March 3)? I'm supposed to be running that morning, but I think I'll head over there afterwards and check things out.

Last year was kind of a bust, but I think that's because I got there so late in the day.

[live2ride]

I havent even heard of this? Give the details please, I am in the market for a new bike but most likely I will buy it from a bikes shop. Let me know more about this. Thanks

[gonzo]

Check out the webpage, it should answer most of your questions:
http://www.sports-am.com/events/index587.htm

I would suggest getting there early, since (I imagine) most of the good deals are gone pretty quickly.

My friend, N8, has a somewhat amusing story (http://flickr.com/photos/nateone/107721485/) from last year's bike swap. And, don't worry, there are better bikes there than that old beat up Bridgestone.

[Joe Gardner]

I'll be there soon after the doors open. I picked up a really great wheel set a few years ago, like new, 90% off retail.

I wish they would publicize this event better, IMHO sports-am dosent do a very good job getting the word out. Hopefully turn out this year will be respectable.

Don't knock the Bridgestones! I had a MB1 as my commuter bike a few years back. Put a few hundred miles on it every month commuting to work year round. The thing was the most comfortable beast I ever laid my ass cheeks on. Had a brooks saddle that was older then myself when I purchased it at D.I. for $15. :)

[gonzo]

I don't have anything against Bridgestones in general. Just the ones that were ran over by cars in apartment parking lots, then sold at the bike swap as if nothing had happened. ;)

[live2ride]

I am gonna go to this for sure, I am always up to buy some new gear!

[Joe Gardner]

I don't have anything against Bridgestones in general. Just the ones that were ran over by cars in apartment parking lots, then sold at the bike swap as if nothing had happened. ;)

DOH! I must have missed that hot deal... :D

[gonzo]

I'm going to try my best to be there when doors open. I really want to buy a mountain bike. (And, since I have virtually no budget, the bike swap is just about the only place I'll find one).

I'll be wearing my Rad Racing (http://www.radtshirts.com/) shirt, so say "Hi" if you see me.

[asdf]

I'll be wearing my Rad Racing (http://www.radtshirts.com/) shirt, so say "Hi" if you see me.

as in the movie?
where did you get that?

[gonzo]

Yep, as in "Oh my heart! A backflip! Eat your heart out Hulk Hogan!". I just got it from www.radtshirts.com.

None of my friends properly appreciate it though.

Just for good measure:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiZb5iIDAG0

[gonzo]

Wheee!

I bought a mountain bike...now I just have to see if I can actually ride the damn thing.

[shagster]

Wheee!

I bought a mountain bike...now I just have to see if I can actually ride the damn thing.

What kind of ride did you end up with? Details please?

[gonzo]

I bought a 2006 Specialized Rockhopper Comp for $530. It has decent, but not great, reviews on mtbr.com, and seems to be pretty much an entry level bike. (Which is what I was expecting).

I decided on going with a lower end bike because: A) I didn't have a huge budget, and B) I've never done any mountain biking before, and didn't want to drop a bunch of money on a bike that may potentially just sit in my garage.

I'm a little disappointed that the "locking" front fork doesn't fully lock out, but I imagine that I'll get used to it. I'm going to upgrade the pedals (the ones on the bike are Huffy quality), and pick up some slicks for commuting.

[accadacca]

I bought a 2006 Specialized Rockhopper Comp for $530. It has decent, but not great, reviews on mtbr.com, and seems to be pretty much an entry level bike. (Which is what I was expecting).

I decided on going with a lower end bike because: A) I didn't have a huge budget, and B) I've never done any mountain biking before, and didn't want to drop a bunch of money on a bike that may potentially just sit in my garage.

I'm a little disappointed that the "locking" front fork doesn't fully lock out, but I imagine that I'll get used to it. I'm going to upgrade the pedals (the ones on the bike are Huffy quality), and pick up some slicks for commuting.
Congrats on the new steed...now DON'T let it collect dust in yer garage. :nono:

[Sombeech]

I wouldn't worry about the lockout on the front fork. You got a good deal. You'll never use that feature.