I just went to the coolest bike shop!! TOUR UPDATE! 2-3

[Skipton]

For months people have been telling me that I should go to Cycle Smithy......I finally went today
So glad I did......Along with being a very well stocked bike shop, The owner Mark has AMAZING collection of vintage bikes on the wall and ceiling
no less then TWO Elgin BlueBirds! Also A Twin Flex, Auto-Cycle, some really cool Monarks and SO MUCH MORE!
I was lucky enough to get a tour from Mark , And he said he would be happy to give a group of RatRadBikes Members a tour!!!!!!!!

Sounds like a good time for a monthly ride!!!!
I hope to put something together for February I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED

This shop is SO COOL!..... but I know if there are no pics it didn't happen
So look here....
Some Vintage bikes on there Web site
http://cyclesmithy.com/?page_id=43

And on this video you can see some of the cool stuff on the ceiling and a AutoCycle in the basement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN8H8-AwTSo

Thanks to Mark for his time and all his knowledge
Skip

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

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WE NEED PICS :shock: :shock:

 

[Markm]

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WOW!!!

 

[UTR1]

Re: I just went to the coolest bike shop!! *HAS TWO BLUEBIRDS *

WOW!!!

is correct

 

[XC204]

Re: I just went to the coolest bike shop!! *HAS TWO BLUEBIRDS *

Gotta go next ride!

 

[oldgreaser]

Re: I just went to the coolest bike shop!! *HAS TWO BLUEBIRDS *

pre planning a break down ?

 

[Skipton]

Re: I just went to the coolest bike shop!! *HAS TWO BLUEBIRDS *

WE NEED PICS :shock: :shock:

Pics to come by end of weekend :wink:

WOW!!!

Mark this place is so cool I will come pick you up to see it! :mrgreen:

Gotta go next ride!

Oh yeah! Got to check the calender. but I am thinking some time mid to late February 8)

pre planning a break down ?

:lol: :lol: :lol: LOL! :lol: :lol: :lol: ....maybe? :roll:

 

[XC204]

Re: I just went to the coolest bike shop!! *HAS TWO BLUEBIRDS *

It's the same chain!! Prob has fractures in many links. Should have bought a new on just wasent thinking.

 

[Fe2O3]

Re: I just went to the coolest bike shop!! *HAS TWO BLUEBIRDS *

Skipton, XC204 -

If you guys would want to head over there on a Friday morning, I'd join you. I know a great place nearby for breakfest/lunch http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/k8vwyCsL ... LkUC1zi-hw

Small family place, the food is very good and the Turkish coffee will light up your day. :lol:

 

[Skipton]

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Fe203

You own a restaurant/coffee shop in Chicago! and we have not met!
going to need to stop by and say hi! :wink:


I will try to get pics on Sunday from Cycle Smithy :mrgreen:

 

[Fe2O3]

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Fe203

You own a restaurant/coffee shop in Chicago! and we have not met!
going to need to stop by and say hi! :wink:

Ummm...Skip....."I KNOW a great place nearby for breakfest/lunch"

NOT..... "Own".... :wink:

Do check this little place out next time your in LP.

 

[Skipton]

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Fe203

You own a restaurant/coffee shop in Chicago! and we have not met!
going to need to stop by and say hi! :wink:

Ummm...Skip....."I KNOW a great place nearby for breakfest/lunch"

NOT..... "Own".... :wink:

Do check this little place out next time your in LP.

I got a little excited :roll:

Hope to get and post pics on Monday after work

 

[mojo66]

Re: I just went to the coolest bike shop!! *HAS TWO BLUEBIRDS *

Cool Skipton!!!! A couple of months ago the wife and I did A bike shop tour of Chicago. We had lunch at "THe Handlebar" and had a whole list of shops to go to...Unfortunately, we didnt make it there, even though it was on the list...I'v walked past that shop many times, never realizing the gems inside...

 

[Skipton]

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Finally as promised some actual photos
This is just a sample....

Proves it.....It did really happen :wink:

 

[texasbigjon]

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now thats a interesting bike collection! :mrgreen: is that an aluminum framed roadmaster with no downtube? 8) sure looks all "jet-age" to me.

 

[Rat Rod]

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My two favs... :mrgreen:

 

[CCR]

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That little roadmaster is pretty cool, never seen that before. I'd like to check out the bar/speedo set-up on this one though

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

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Wow! Did the bicycle angel choir sing as you walk through the door?
This has replaced a Monark Super Cruiser on my 'list'.

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

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COOL :shock: He has a Huffy Radio bike too

 

[g-ratter]

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I like the #6 from the top, green bike with the double top and bottom tubes.
Any one know what it is?