Best deals for gear

[Cari]

I get a lot of good stuff by buying from or trading with friends, and by word of mouth. Actually I have quite a bit of stuff at home, lots of things that I tried but didn't like, or that friends have given me to show to other people to sell or trade, or things I got as gifts but never used. Right now I have:

- a couple of saddles: a brand new Arione, a used WTB, a Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow I used twice and didn't like, several others used but in good condition, plus a WTB Speed She I have loaned out (I got that one here nearly free, and will pass it on as soon as I get it back.)
- new and used bike lights
- Bontrager road handlebars, size 40, I think they were taken off a new bike
- Look KeO Classic pedals, brand new
- SPD cleats
- shoes (including some brand new Sidis in sizes 41 and 44... *sigh*, wish they were my size)
- Sidi mtb cleats, replacement heel pads for their road shoes, and a brand new shoe bag.
- clothes: selling/trading some new base layers here on the forum, also have a bunch of jerseys that don't fit, or that I just don't especially like that I should sell or give away
- helmet: a red Giro E2 in size Medium (too big for me) with a new set of pads
- gloves: new Craft gloves in men's Medium/9 (too big for me), Fox full-fingers in Medium (also too big) and several PI's, some new that didn't fit me, some I tried a few times but didn't like
- brand new vibe wrap kit
- some Rock N Roll lubes
- several seat bags (both new and used)
- a Bell floor pump I used before I got a better pump for my road bike
- a Topeak frame pump - very nifty, with a frame mounting kit and a pressure gauge
- water bottle cages, Tacx (used) and Bontrager (nearly new)
- really nice looking XTR skewers my friend gave me, but they're so pretty I feel silly putting them on my old hardtail which has Deore
- food items: Jelly Beans, Clif Shot Bloks, Clif Bars
- computer: a Cateye Micro Wireless computer (new) and a brand new (but opened) Polar speed sensor and bike mount kit. And soon I might be selling my Polar CS200 cad.

Need anything? Maybe I should have a virtual garage sale.

Anyway, sharing with friends is a great way to try before buying, to get what you want and to find a good home for what you don't need. Some stuff I sell, some I give away. The important thing is to share and share alike.