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Toronto Fall Bicycle Show

By ⋅ October 9, 2007 ⋅ Email this post Email this post ⋅ Print this post Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

The Toronto Bicycle Show is here this weekend for its fall show.

The major difference between the spring and fall show is that in the spring the focus is on new bikes and equipment for that year, while the fall show is all about getting rid of this year’s inventory. This means you can finally get that new set of wheels or possibly a new bike on the cheap.

One thing that takes away from this show, for me, is that the Canadian dollar is so strong right now. You can possibly get a better deal buying gear online from US retailers, but at a measly $5 admission fee, it’s worth checking out.

If you are thinking about getting a bike at the show, make sure that you know your fit before you go. Go test ride various frame sizes at your local bike shop.

Oh, and don’t forget to get there early!

Discussion

5 comments for “Toronto Fall Bicycle Show”

  1. All valid points.

    Posted by Julie | October 9, 2007, 8:14 pm

  2. I refuse to be edited!

    Posted by Julie | October 9, 2007, 8:15 pm

  3. I have checked a number of U.S. based online stores. Many of them say bikes cannot be ordered throught the web and/or shipped. I note a lot of these restrictions appearing with Burton snow gear as well. The reason stated is “supplier agreements”. Seems like retailers are starting to complain about the price shopping power of the web.

    Posted by Tom | October 12, 2007, 11:20 am

  4. Interesting. I haven’t heard of that happening, but now I’ll be on the lookout.

    Thanks for the information.

    Posted by Steve | October 12, 2007, 1:12 pm

  5. The 2007 Australian Bicycle Show in Sydney was canceled :(

    Posted by Dave | October 12, 2007, 2:05 pm

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