Manchester Velodrome Cycle Jumble

Sunday, 18 January 2009, 11am - 4pm

Has anyone every been to a Manchester jumble?

Is it worth taking a day or overnight trip for?

How's it compare in size to Herne Hill?

Indoors or out?

Etc...

definitely worth it, when roberto and i went last year there was a ton of good stuff - got a full set of frame tapping and facing tools with a headset press and crownrace setter for £90. Wiggin's family were down selling all his old gear for peanuts, all while the british team are training on the velodrome around you... get in with a seller though for the early pass and the pick of the tables...

Indoors. Takes up the whole of the track centre so lots of stalls, all sorts of stuff. It was good to go to when I lived in Manchester, but I don't know if its exactly worth going all the way up for. You know how these things work, they'll some good finds there but only if you want them anyway, and you'r scratching at the door to get in - which will take some dedication, coming all the way from London.

You could always just stay at home, save petrol/train fairs/time, and buy at inflated prices from the couple of people, maybe even on this forum, who go there to buy up and sell on.

how much is it in?

While we're on the subject the cheapest place I've found remotely close to the velodrome in Manchester is £28 a night...anyone know any other places?

... dunno, about a fiver?

It was Rob Hayles' ex-wrestling dad hawking his gear. Including the parts that became this piece of Nasty work.

.. get in with a seller though for the early pass and the pick of the tables...

+1

i have never been but if you want a good frame the only way is with a seller ; herne hill proved that!

It's crap, I wouldn't bother going!

i've been to manchester velodrome a few time to watch the racing, the track is only 250m so the middle of the track is'nt that big.if the stalls fill the middle, like the guy in any early thread stated, i don't think have that many stalls and it's along way to go.

Hatters hostel is just off piccadily gardens, short distance to sport city and the velodrome. will set you back about 15 a night i think. i spent two months there, good people... (youll find it in google of course). Also Hilton Chambers is just round the corner, slightly more upmarket hostel. go on and have some fun...

probably only worth the trip if you are definitely going to splash wonga on a lot of stuff, or if you need a frame and wheels..big stuff at low prices..otherwise like JC said, the train fares/fuel and all that makes it a little silly.

the way the hipster scene has caused prices to inflate in the last two years on track parts makes me sick. like nitto stuff now being double the price, fucking pain in the arse for track racers on a budget who are still using older bikes with threaded steerers.

Spent enough on bikes already this year, and we're only two weeks in.

So I'll give Manchester a miss this time. Hopefully there's another one later in the year.

Thanks for the helpful information.

Here's a tentative list of other 2009 jumbles: http://www.campyoldy.co.uk/events.htm

probably only worth the trip if you are definitely going to splash wonga on a lot of stuff, or if you need a frame and wheels..big stuff at low prices..otherwise like JC said, the train fares/fuel and all that makes it a little silly.

the way the hipster scene has caused prices to inflate in the last two years on track parts makes me sick. like nitto stuff now being double the price, fucking pain in the arse for track racers on a budget who are still using older bikes with threaded steerers.

£70 a nitto jaguar stem is a fucking joke

agreed, but with new nitto stuff, there's also the exchange rate to consider - the yen is 25% more expensive than a year or two ago

m - xl. i love the picasso piece on your avatar, i've seen this in the flesh.so simple yet so powerful.picasso is the master.

Yeah, it'll be rubbish. Manchester? Bound to be raining. I wouldn't go all that way for a load of old tat. No, better off riding your bike that day. It's in February is it not?

agreed, but with new nitto stuff, there's also the exchange rate to consider - the yen is 25% more expensive than a year or two ago

good point. there is that to consider. it's hit all the jap imports.

everyone will wish they'd DA'dTFU last year

agreed, but with new nitto stuff, there's also the exchange rate to consider - the yen is 25% more expensive than a year or two ago

+1
The pound has also become incredibly shit against the american dollar, further pushing prices up.
It's not just fixed wheel stuff that's gone up in price, most things have...e.g. all new Trek bikes are at least £50 more expensive for 2009.
There was also apparently a big price increase in the price of steel last year...but i could be wrong about that...chinese whispers, you know.

Hatters hostel is just off piccadily gardens, short distance to sport city and the velodrome. will set you back about 15 a night i think. i spent two months there, good people... (youll find it in google of course). Also Hilton Chambers is just round the corner, slightly more upmarket hostel. go on and have some fun...

Thanks for the info. Is there any point in booking or should I just turn up and check in?

I'm thinking of popping over from Liverpool. Does anyone know of anyone who has a stall so I could possibly get in early to have a mooch and get dibs on stuff if there is anything good? Still a bit dubious abot going but it can't hurt. Does anyone know of any good bike shops open on a Sunday in Manchester too?

Hmmm, I need a new frame for HH09... Shame I can't make it up there...

id ring in advance.... sometimes there's some nasty gig on at the arena and everything cheap in town fills up. so yeh, ring ahead. great fixed gear / custom hack bike shop G-Bob and the Hippy, just off Tibb Street in the northern quarter (close to hatters hostel actually).. but dont know if its open on sundays...

who went?
who got the best deal?
who missed the best deal?
was it worth it?
who is as happy as larry and who is as sick as a parrot?

answers to all or any of the questions would be nice.

who went?
who got the best deal?
who missed the best deal?
was it worth it?
who is as happy as larry and who is as sick as a parrot?

answers to all or any of the questions would be nice.

i'm pretty happy with what i bought.

brand new mach 1 omega wheelset £60 (not best stuff i know but great for a beater/commuter)

san marco rolls £5

selle italia slr £15

campy scirroco front wheel £10

matte black de rosa seat pin £3

and black miche primato advanced chainset with miche bb and sparkly black chainring courtesey of phasergunalex - cheers dude!

pretty chuffed, the campy wheel looks awesome on my dolan

some decent stuff to be had if you were on the short side, carbon dolan road frame with 105 groupset for £380

pretty impressed with it overall, not as dear as i was expecting tbh

Nice one. Some good finds there.