Today was trade day at the annual AusBike Bike Expo at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building, giving suppliers and buyers a chance to get together before the masses arrive on the weekend.
It’s a little quieter than the consumer days so a great time to check out the 100+ stands and catch up with people, especially some of the technical experts behind the gear.
Not all the big brands have stands but Giant is there with a giant stand as are a few bike shops, and you can inspect lots of parts, clothing and accessories and talk to people about all things bike – insurance, selling, trips and even beer.
As a warm-up for this week’s Ride2Work Day and Around the Bay ride next weekend, here’s a few of the bits at AusBike that caught my eye …