Posts Tagged ‘bike parts swap’

This Saturday was the 47th incarnation of Frankenbike, Austin’s monthly bicycle and bike parts swap. I’m building a randonneuring bike for Marcus and a road bike for myself, so Marcus and I headed up to Hammerhead Bikes, this month’s host, to look for some low cost, lightly used components before we buy new. Not only [...]

With ATXBS as our guide, here’s a quick rundown of upcoming bike culture events around Austin.
Thursday, November 13
November Full Moon Cruise
11:59 PM, Lamar Pedestrian Bridge
In celebration of November’s full moon, join in this midnight ride held every lunar month.
Friday, November 14
City Forum Panel on Bicycle Research
Noon- 1:30 PM, Texas Union, Sinclair Suite (UNB 3.128) map here
City Forum is a [...]

Schedule for the rest of year announced
The September edition of Frankenbike, Austin’s semi-regular bicycle and bike part swap, ended up being cancelled, but Fankenbike is making it up to us by doubling down for October. In addition, they also scheduled out the rest of the year.
So whether you’ve got a box of random bike parts you’re [...]

***PLEASE NOTE UPDATED SCHEDULE AND LOCATION***
Mark your calendars. The latest edition of Frankenbike, Austin’s semi-regular bicycle and bike part swap, has been announced.
Frankenbike
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: Noon-4 pm 
Location: BIKE YARD with Mike Spess, 4300 block on Ruth Ave in North Central Austin(map)
More info about Frankenbike online at Frankenbike.net.

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This is a quick reminder that this Saturday will be the latest installment of Frankenbike, Austin’s semi-regular bicycle and bike part swap. If you are trying to build up a bike from scratch, want to get rid of your extra bike stuff, or just take in this unique part of Austin’s bike culture, you don’t [...]