I visit photography shows, technology shows, and book shows regularly (as well as some others), and I handle lenses, cameras, laptops, and loads of other small, easily stolen items. And guess what? These shows are packed. I end up buying (sometimes after requesting my local dealer to carry something) what I like when I return home. And I find out about things I never would’ve otherwise.

As for the media stepping in–no offense, but this blog or that podcast don’t really do a huge service to the general public. Hell, I didn’t even know about your site until perhaps 3 weeks ago, and I’m an avid cyclist. I doubt I’ll be seeing much on television or in the local papers where the “traditional” media lives.

I visit photography shows, technology shows, and book shows regularly (as well as some others), and I handle lenses, cameras, laptops, and loads of other small, easily stolen items. And guess what? These shows are packed. I end up buying (sometimes after requesting my local dealer to carry something) what I like when I return home. And I find out about things I never would’ve otherwise.

As for the media stepping in–no offense, but this blog or that podcast don’t really do a huge service to the general public. Hell, I didn’t even know about your site until perhaps 3 weeks ago, and I’m an avid cyclist. I doubt I’ll be seeing much on television or in the local papers where the “traditional” media lives.

Anyways, real keenies are already at the show. Bike shops sort badges for their top customers.