Nahbs

[wc1934]

NAHBS tickets now on sale:

https://on.spingo.com/e/nahbs_2018

[vqdriver]

when do they announce future locations? is it year to year or set ahead of time? i'm hoping there's a west coast date in the future.

[cp43]

Originally Posted by vqdriver

when do they announce future locations? is it year to year or set ahead of time? i'm hoping there's a west coast date in the future.

In the past, they have announced the next location at the close of the show. I assume, but can't be sure, that they'll do the same this year.

[adampaiva]

that's more expensive than i thought it would be

[sales guy]

Originally Posted by vqdriver

when do they announce future locations? is it year to year or set ahead of time? i'm hoping there's a west coast date in the future.

It is announced right after the Best in Show award is awarded. So Sunday afternoon about 3pm-ish.

I would not be surprised if it's west coast next year or even PNW.

[SoCalSteve]

Originally Posted by adampaiva

that's more expensive than i thought it would be

Actually, seems cheap to me. Do you know how much a day pass is to any amusement park? About the same as a 3 day pass including all the seminars. That’s a ton of time chatting with all your favorite frame builders and getting an education at the same time.

Seems like a bargain!

[Peter P.]

If Popeye took Olive Oyl to a movie today, he'd pay more than that-including sodas and popcorn.

Just sayin'.

[pdmtong]

I have been to three NAHBS

I would not fly to attend one UNLESS I was actively looking to order a bike and I wanted to speak to potential builders.

I have and would drive 3-4 hours to attend. Day trip.

If you are not a buyer, one day is enough. But you need a plan or else the mindless wandering sets in about lap three.

If you like bikes you owe it to yourself to go, no matter who is exhibiting.
Thats' right...don't decide based on who is exhibiting.

Yea, maybe Philly is "better" in the eyes of some folks. No one says you must chose just one.

It's a lot of fun. $20/ticket? Bargain. If you think it should be $10 you need a calendar to remind it is 2018 not 1985.

Buy your ticket online in advance - save yourself a huge stand in line at 10am headache.

[pjbaz]

Parking is plentiful at that location but will also cost you at least another $10, maybe a little more. Still, I'll be there, but might park at my office and walk (if the weather is nice) or bum a ride over to save the extra loot

Also, basically across the street are two great eateries (owned by the same guy) - Bear's Barbecue and Blind Pig (pizza). There are other places but Bears is legit and worth the stop.

[huck*this]

Do we have a list of exhibitors yet? Also from NAHBS veterans, which day is the best to attend if you are only able to attend a single day?

And yes I can 2nd that Bears is a good spot.

[AngryScientist]

There is a lot of good information in the other Nahbs thread here:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=211776

and i'm going to merge these soon so it all stays in one place.

would be good to meet some of you guys there this year. dinner, drinks, etc.

[bikinchris]

If NAHBS comes near me or to a place with really cheap airfare, I will happily go and spend one or two days there. The artistry of the bikes deserves it. If I was buying a bike, I would happily spend three days there.

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by huck*this

Do we have a list of exhibitors yet? Also from NAHBS veterans, which day is the best to attend if you are only able to attend a single day? And yes I can 2nd that Bears is a good spot.

one day? choose Friday.
- everyone is fresh
- crowds less since many locals not taking day off from work
- plenty of stock for things you may want to buy (paragon ti bottle opener, don walker whisky glass, spur cycle special bits, abbey tools special bits, paul components special bits, and tee-shirts...etc.)

Saturday is the peak day. lots of lines.

forget tying to take pictures (someone else with more time and a better camera will do that)...just look with your own eyes and enjoy it.

[sales guy]

Originally Posted by pdmtong

one day? choose Friday.
- everyone is fresh
- crowds less since many locals not taking day off from work
- plenty of stock for things you may want to buy (paragon ti bottle opener, don walker whisky glass, spur cycle special bits, abbey tools special bits, paul components special bits, and tee-shirts...etc.)

Saturday is the peak day. lots of lines.

forget tying to take pictures (someone else with more time and a better camera will do that)...just look with your own eyes and enjoy it.

Problem with Friday is thats the day bikes are taken out of booths for judging. Last year, we had 6 out of 9 bikes out of the booth at the same time. I personally think Saturday is the better day. But that's just me.

[sales guy]

For those asking about exhibitors. Here's a screen shot. But note, it takes days to weeks to sometimes get this map updated. It's a small group working on things and it's a BIG show this year. So there are quite a few I know who are not listed. Sorry it's so small.