5th Annual Bicycle Swap Meet and Classic Bike Show, Sunday January 28, 2007

From my friends at the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation…
5th Annual Bicycle Swap Meet and Classic Bike Show
Hosted by the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation
Sunday, January 28, 2007
12:00 Noon – 3:30 PM

Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
(just 12 minutes from the Arch)

NEW THIS YEAR: Members of Circus Day Foundation’s St. Louis Arches youth circus troupe will perform using bicycles and unicycles combined with an array of circus tricks and skills at 1:00 p.m.

For more information: e-mail: swapmeet@stlbikefed.org, or phone: 314.707.5001
For directions and a map, click here [UrbanReviewSTL: it does say you can get to the center via bus or metrolink but I have not verified the route(s)]

Riding your bike to the Swap Meet? Click here for maps & cue sheet.

$5.50 admission fee starting at noon (free to St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation members and we’ll have a table where you can join at the event. Always free for children under 12)
Early Bird Entry: $10.50 will get you in the door at 10:30 a.m.
All admission fees include a $.50 surcharge for Gateway Center.
Hosted by St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation.

Individuals, bike shops, non-profits, and bike-related businesses will have booths with all sorts of bike related goods. Display your vintage bike, or vote for the best of the classic stingrays, balloon tire, middleweight, and special interest models. Enter a raffle for a brand new reproduction purple Stingray! Expert bike fitter, Tim Ray, will do bike fittings for a fraction of his usual fee. All proceeds from bike fittings will benefit the Bike Fed.
For some additional information and pictures of prior swap meets visit the official website.   To read about some of the 14 bike shops with booths at the meet continue below.

a’ bloc cycles
à bloc cycles is a new road bike/racing bike company headquartered in St. Louis.  à bloc is a cycling term which means to “go all out” and that is exactly what our company and bicycles are all about. à bloc manufactures high quality road bikes/racing bikes brought directly to you at the lowest prices through the Internet.  à bloc features Shimano components and 7075 aluminum frames and carbon components. Compare our combinations of frames and components to those found  anywhere and you’ll see that à bloc offers the best overall value for the price than anyone.  Do you go all out?  à bloc does. abloccycles.com

Alpine Shop
Alpine Shop began life in 1973, as a small climbing shop in St. Louis. Today, as one of the Midwest’s most respected outdoor retailers, we serve almost every type of outdoor enthusiast from backpackers, climbers, hikers, campers, paddlers, and cyclists, to snowboarders and skiers. www.alpineshop.com

Big Shark Bicycle Company
Located in the popular St. Louis Loop, Big Shark Bicycle Company was established with a simple goal in mind: provide great products, fantastic service, and a refreshing place to pursue all the different facets of cycling.For the past two years Big Shark has been honored with Bicycle Retailers Top 100 award, we are very honored to be among the nation’s top 100 bicycle dealers.  Also for the past five years the St. Louis Riverfront Times readers poll has voted Big Shark the best place to buy a bike in St. Louis. We were also voted “Best Bike Shop” by Digitalcity.com. Big Shark Bicycle Company and Little Shark Athletic Company will be bringing downall of our sale and marked down bikes and inventory priced to hit the roads. or trail. or path. or basement. www.bigshark..com

Bike & Rack Shack
Bike and Rack Shack wants everyone to ride a bike!  Whether it is on a scenic week-long tour, a short trip to the grocery store, or commuting to work, Bike and Rack Shack will keep you rolling in style and comfort.  Come by and visit the Bike and Rack Shack tent to see our custom bike photo album, and for clothing marked at 50 percent off, an entire table of tools and accessories priced at just $9.99, and new bicycles right off our showroom floor with prices you have to see to believe!  Se habla singlespeed, fixedgear, wheelbuilding, and custom powdercoating.

The Hub Bicycle Company
The Hub Bicycle Company is a friendly full-service bike shop featuring a carefully blended line of  Giant, Kona, Scott, and Co-Motion bicycles. The foremost experts on tandem cycling and service in the Midwest, The Hub Bicycle Company specializes in fun, fitness, and exceptional customer satisfaction. Call or visit our showroom today.  thehubbicyclecompan y.com

Maplewood Bicycle
For over 30 years, Maplewood Bicycle has provided its customers unsurpassed product knowledge, service and bike fittings. We carry the finest bikes and frames from Merlin Bicycle Works to Trek to LeMond. If you’re into Triathlons, test a Quintana Roo or Cervelo, our Bio-Racer-trained fit staff will ensure you get the power and speed you need on the bike. For the swim, we carry wetsuits from QR and Orca. If your cycling takes you offroad, jump on a Gary Fisher mountain bike or a titanium Merlin single-speed.  Whether it’s commuting, racing, mountain biking or riding in the park with the kids, Maplewood has the right bike and accessories for you. www.maplewoodbicycle.com

Mesa Cycles
Mesa Cycles will once again provide free beverages, chips and Roberto’s Famous Salsa.  This is our way of thanking the cycling community for supporting our shop. www.mesacycles.com

Peloton Cyclery
Peloton Cyclery will be at the show this year to showcase this new cycling store and their exciting products.  Stop by to talk about the professional services they offer, and quality products they carry. www.pelotoncyclery.com  3139 W. Clay St. Charles, MO 63301

Recycled Cycles
Now in its 15th year, Recycled Cycles & Service is your top St. Louis and Internet source for quality used bicycles and equipment. Save hundreds over new-bike prices with our wide selection of used and new old stock road, off-road and retro gear. Call on Recycled Cycles for complete repair services, too. Visit www.recycledcycles.net or call (314) 862-4041 for an appointment.Selling a bike? Your consignments and want lists are always welcome at Recycled Cycles. Need area biking information? Click to Recycled Cycles’ St. Louis Cycle Central ( www.recycledcycles.net/ccentral) to link up with all the best bike shops, clubs and organizations from  one convenient site. Be sure to stop by the Recycled Cycles booth during the Swap Meet to check our inventory and pick up a coupon to save $25. AND… don’t forget that St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation and Trailnet members receive a 10 percent discount on all parts, accessories and labor!

St. Louis Bicycle Company
St. Louis Bicycle Co. features bicycles from Scott USA, Jamis, Independent Fabrications, Intense and Louis Garneau. We also carry Adidas and Louis Garneau Clothing, as well as a wide variety of parts and accessories. And of course, what would a bike shop be without our top-notch repair and maintenance shop. Stop by and check us out. stlbicycleco.com

Trailblazer Bikes
Our locally owned and operated bicycle shop carries a large selection of bicycles, accessories, and safety gear. We also proudly feature expert service and repairs for your bicycle. With quality products, low prices, and professional service, you can’t make a wrong turn at Trailblazer. www.trailblazerbikes.com

The Touring Cyclist
The Touring Cyclist has been promoting cycling in the St. Louis Area since1973. We are please to support the Bike Federation at today’s Swap meet. Be sure to stop by and pick up the latest local and overseas touring information including our RAGBRAI package and check out the bargains we have brought along with us today. www.touringcyclist.com

Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis
Stop in and talk with any one of our employees and you will find that it is not “business as usual.” You will come away from your conversation knowing that they were the most helpful people you’ve ever come across.  It is our commitment to you, to fun, and to cycling that makes the difference.  Every day our employees are enjoying their bikes like kids.  We all enjoy different aspects of cycling and we will bring you the product knowledge and real world experience you deserve. trekbicyclestores.com

Walt’s Bike Shop
Columbia, MO’s Walt’s Bicycle, Fitness, & Wilderness Co. is celebrating its 40th year in business.  Walt’s has a full-service bike shop, outdoor department, and home fitness showroom under one roof.  Walt’s has brought boxes of close-out cycling parts and accessories.  Huge suspension parts selection from the last 15 years in addition to cycling shoes, tools and miscellaneous odds & ends. waltsbikeshop.com