Bronx’s Bike Swap Rolls in Soundview

Soundview’s wheels spun last night with the Bronx’s bike swap pedaling NYC’s streets. Organizer Jay Patel traded a rusty fixie as 150 bartered at a lot off Bruckner. It’s borough grit—$5 entry, bring a ride or cash, pure swap vibe. A teen nabbed a BMX; a pro flipped a road bike. ‘Bronx rolls—this is us,’ Patel says, tightening bolts. The lot buzzed with deals.

The swap’s new—monthly, doubling since February’s kickoff. Patel’s a Pelham Bay rider; last night’s trades hit 50 bikes—gears clanked. A kid haggled a flat tire down; grins sealed it. Beer sold—$3, loosening tongues. #BronxBikes trended; Queens wants a spin.

Some shrugged—’Too messy,’ griped a walker, dodging chains. Rain threatened—tarps saved half; rest got wet. A bent rim sparked a spat—settled fast. Still, 200 stayed—wheels ruled. Soundview’s never pedaled so hard.

Patel’s eyeing weekly runs, maybe a race if spring bites. ‘NYC moves—this powers it,’ he says, packing tools. The swap’s a Bronx win—grit meets grind. Soundview’s rolling now; bring a bike. Haggle hard—deals spin.