The show in Chicago sounds much like the Big Stampede to be held for the second year in Charlotte,NC next Saturday. Last years show had a spattering of vintage goods but was predominantly newer gear. Some especially good values could be found in offerings from last years used & unused pro team gear. Off Topic Navigator Team Colnago C40s with Shimano were selling for $1500-4000 depending on condition.
I think it is a bit unrealistic for one to expect a lot of vintage gear at this type of event. The overwhelming majority of the attendees are looking for the latest and greatet at a bargain and not vintage stuff. It is a bonus that folks are actually there selling vintage gear.
The second annual Big Stampede info can be found on there website.
http://www.bigstampede.com/
See Ya There !!!!!!!! Nick Zatezalo Atlanta,Ga
> [Original Message]
> From: marc garcia <marcgarcia80@ameritech.net>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Date: 10/31/2004 2:31:45 PM
> Subject: [CR]chicago veloswap report
>
> I too attended veloswap here in chicago yesterday and I read the other
two reports and I have to agree and disagree with them both. Perhaps they
were my own expectations but I must admit I was a bit disapointed. I was
expecting alot more vintage parts, frames, and bikes. I was expecting more
dealers with vintage parts in general. I do agree however that this show
does have alot of potential and looking back considering this was the first
year it was a good turn out in terms people and there was enough there to
keep me occupied for a few hours. And I have to say I picked up some nice
parts. I may have over paid for one or two things but overall the prices
were very fair. One dealer had a nice older falcon bicycle but it was sold
by the time I walked over. I was tempted by an alan frame and fork for
150.00 or best offer but by the time I decided to buy it, it was gone.
There was a nice early trek frame with ishiwata 022 tubing and campy drop
outs but I thought 300.00 was just a tad too
> steep for me.
>
> What I did pick up was as follows:
> pat 73 nuovo record front and rear derailleurs in pristine shape,
complete with all bits and bolts for 75.00
>
> Set of campy sr long reach calipers, both missing rubber rings, and one
missing the cap bolt for 50.00
>
> Brooks pro saddle, black, small rivets. 3 campy cable clamps and a cable
guide, all for 55.00
>
> The find of day for me was a set of campy drilled brake levers complete
with black hoods although one has a small tear, world logos, for 20.00 The
seller had some 80's victory levers with white hoods for 24.00, not quite
sure why I didn't pick those up.
>
> set of shimano 600 brake calipers for 10.00
>
> I'm definately looking forward to next year.
>
> marc garcia
> chicago IL