Pre Chicago bike swap party? Any thoughts?
 

Hey guys,
I thought about doing another Pre-show party on Saturday February 10th.

This will be the third event. Everyone had a lot of fun the last couple so I thought I'd do it again.

Location: At the Garage in Naperville IL.
When: Saturday before the Chicagoland bike swap in St Charles IL Feb 10th
Why?: To show bikes, Bring a bike to share and show. To hang out with other vintage bike geeks!
Who: Folks that can make it to Naperville, Vintage bike geeks only!

No cost to come.
Food and drink will be provided.

If you're interested let me know. Either by private message of send me an email at jjhabbs@gmail.com

What a great idea!

Would love to, but I'm traveling. Won't be around. :(

Hey guys,
I'm just bumping this post to ask you if your interested in attending that you let me know via email or private message as soon as you can. Should be a great time!

John
jjhabbs@gmail.com

I went to the first two -- had a lot of fun -- and would love to be at the third one but will be out of town. If you're within several hours drive you should go if you can -- it's well worth it. John is a gracious host with a great space, and there are lots of cool bikes to ogle (his collection and those brought by others) and fellow bike geeks to commune with. Here are two inadequate phots to give you just a flavor of what you'll enjoy -- plus a great upstairs space, too!



https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...61950db44.jpeg
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Been wanting to make it out to the Garage for awhile now. This looks like the year.

I didn’t know you had a Basso, John. And is that a Lotus Supreme in pink?

Hi Yes! That is a Basso Loto. That is a supreme is pinkish,purplish color.. LOL

Please guys let me know if you're coming as soon as you can! Its going to be a great gathering!

John Haboush

Love the Lotus Supreme...dream bike of mine.

You sure that is not a Gap rather than Loto? Chrome lugs and regular seat stay attachment (rather than integrated pinch bolt and seat stay top mountIng).

Not positive. This is the only proof I have.

Thanks

John
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0c0f0cfb04.jpg

Ohhh. I was looking at the red one!

Looking forward to it. Always a lot of fun.

That looks like a lot of fun.:thumb:
If I still lived in Milwaukee, I'd surely attend.

I'm making arrangements to come and just sent you a PM. For those wondering, the Bike Swap is on Sunday, Feb. 11, looks to be a good one.

Hey guys,
Space is filling up! Its going to be a agreat get together. Let me know ASAP if you would like to attend!

John

Do you have room for two of my bikes over in the Concours de Lemon' arena?

https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.k...=Api&P=0&h=220

BG,

Lemons are welcome. Are you coming?

John

I would love to if there is room. I just put it on the calendar

For those of us that cannot make it, we are expecting some pictures please ! This sounds like an epic event . Even though I will not be there , THANK YOU , John! Keeping the faith , as always. Joe

Good Morning Everyone!! I'm going to try and bump this a bit for John. Now that I have Lilith set up for transporting a bike, and will be ready for at least two by Feb 1 I have a question for all of you. Which bikes would you like to see? My Ugly Betty is certainly coming so hopefully someone can indetify her plus she might be the only bike there with a working Portecatena system.

The beautiful and great riding but unknown Ugly Betty
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0cd2449d5a.jpg

The Batavus Pro with her hogepoge of miscellaneous kit?
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3ca460b38b.jpg

My fabulous Bianchi Proto built with MAX tubes?
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3aa1e21de3.jpg

What about my Fauxango? The colorful Cornelo Triomphe?
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Esmarelda?
https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net...nw&oe=65BBF8C6

Or the Bertoni "Speckled Trout"

https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net...0Q&oe=65BB873E

Or maybe the...... It's a tough choice...

Bump

Hopefully Richard will be there. ;)

My vote is for the Batavus or the Bianchi :)