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A meowy Christmas. On endless loop. With glitter.

A meowy Christmas. On endless loop. With glitter. From my sister. With family like this…..❤️#christmas #meowychristmas #glitter #nobikecontent
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TomCat Bikes is closed today and tomorrow in obser

TomCat Bikes is closed today and tomorrow in observance of thanksgiving, and spending time with family and friends. Plans are eating, walking dogs in the neighborhood, playing with the cats, and other slothful activities. On the surface, it’s a day of giving thanks for bountiful harvests and successes, while sharing what we can with kin, community and strangers. We get to feel good about ourselves. It’s part of American folklore, predating America itself. Thanksgiving has genocidal, performative, misogynist undercurrents too, and that can’t be swept under the blankets. In years past I was very attuned to the “thanks for giving me what I didn’t want”. There’s a lot f misgivings along with the thanksgivings. We can’t forget or be forgiven for generations of genocide. But we can acknowledge what communities and cultures came before us. Link up top. #stolenland #thanksgiving #thanksforgivingmewhatididntwant @millionsofdeadcopsofficial #indiginousland @cowlitztribe #multnomah #clackamas #kathlamet #tumwater #chinook #salmonpeople sticker by: @qathihart

Bike nerd alert! THIS BIKE IS DISPLAYED BACKWARDS!

Bike nerd alert! THIS BIKE IS DISPLAYED BACKWARDS! The guilty party is @brooklyn_park_pub #bearpawinn. Bike nerds: tell ‘em like it is, while you are buying $5 raffle tickets for the #brooklynsanta. The bar appreciates the feedback. Seriously folx, this is a great, well attended annual event that raises money for families to have a Christmas. #notsosecretsanta #friendsofbrooklynpark #communityservice @santa #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Holy cow this GT backwoods built up well! 27.5 whe

Holy cow this GT backwoods built up well! 27.5 wheelset, 1x9 drivetrain, disc brakes, and some wideass handlebars. Street tires are on it currently, but that can be changed as your desire. @gtbicycles #gtbackwoods #27point5 #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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You know what’s cool about all these used or ref

You know what’s cool about all these used or refurbished bikes? No Oregon state sales tax! For those who don’t know, Oregon is one of the few states that don’t have a mandatory sales tax. But in an exceptional state, there are always exceptions, like the $15 bike tax. The only excise tax at retail in the entire state. It raises a million dollars annually for bike infrastructure stuff. Portland has a billion dollar city budget; this revenue is a drop in the bucket. Anyways, save fifteen bux. Buy a used bike from me or any other shop in town. #oregonsecretaryofstate #biketax #taxholiday #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Time to post the consignment cargo bike from Felt.

Time to post the consignment cargo bike from Felt. The Bosch powered Bruhaul has all accessories you need for year round car-free, care free child and grocery hauling. And a bunch of other things too. Shimano Deore 10 sp drivetrain and performance line cargo bike motor with a 400 watt hour battery very well maintained over its 1800 mile use/life. It’s got many more charges and errands left. Chain and cassette are in great shape, rotors and pads new-ish. I bled brakes and adjusted drivetrain for the sale. Includes all the accessories: stable double leg kickstand, yepp maxi and mini seats, foot guards, panniers, a bell. The Jones bar, PDW grips and selle royale saddle are the biggest comfort upgrades. Come in for a test ride. #feltbruhaul @feltbicycles #cargobike #ebike #feltebike #cargoebike #longtailcargobike @boschebikesystems.us #shimanodeore #consignment #familybike #kidhauler #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Consignment sale: cannondale quick fitness bike ou

Consignment sale: cannondale quick fitness bike outfitted for year round commuting. It’s a size small. 3x8 drivetrain, a fancy saddle, full coverage fenders, and a rack for secure pannier bags. Dual sided clipless pedals if you have Shimano SPD’s ready to go. It’s cleaned up and tuned up like every single bike I sell. The bike didn’t need much work- it’s been garaged through pandemic and work from home routines. Send a message here or stop by the shop for a test ride. #consignment #consignmentbikes @ridecannondale #cannondalequick @sramroad #aluminium #carbonfork - [ ]
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For sale: an 18” Schwinn Sierra vintage lugged s

For sale: an 18” Schwinn Sierra vintage lugged steel all terrain bike. Updated and upgraded with alloy wheels, a 1x8 Shimano tiagra gearset (and a vintage Shimano 600 arabesque crankset) Dia-compe 986 cantilever brakes and FS-E levers with amazing modulation and stopping power. Converted to threadless because why not. The original RED paint is in real good shape, highlighting the chrome plated chromoly steel frame underneath. There is plenty of room for fenders, and has brazeons for racks, baskets, and urban adventuring gear. All bikes in background are also for sale. @schwinnbikes #vintageschwinn #schwinnsierra #1980s #killingjoke #red #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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The Electra deserves its own post. It’s cute! It

The Electra deserves its own post. It’s cute! It’s fast! It’s fun! Full coverage Fenders keep the winter rains at bay, while we are waiting for bikesummer. The cute fast fun kitten is growing into my lap too! #electratownie #kitten #kittensofinstagram #blue #floral #bikesummer #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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What are you doing on election night? I’m patchi

What are you doing on election night? I’m patching my door after an attempted robbery. #ppb #renegonzalez @tedwheelerpdx @reneforportland @joannehardesty #smallbusiness #wtfportland

The After photo series of the Mercian. It’s amaz

The After photo series of the Mercian. It’s amazing! Shined up, with braided gold housing, brooks perforated bar tape, new continental tires, brake pads, and a thorough detailing of the frame and parts. The Nitto technomic 225 stem and VO new rando bar is a huge upgrade in comfort too. @merciancycles #vintagecampagnolo #vintagestronglight @nitto_handlebar_works @conti_road @velo_orange - [ ]
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It may be cold in Portland, but there are some hot

It may be cold in Portland, but there are some hot deals on these bikes! Green Giant Iguana, size large. Mongoose sycamore with commuter bars, size medium. Diamondback ascent EX with Shimano Deore drivetrain and thumbies, small ish. Marin bolinas ridge ready to destroy with its new 1x drivetrain, laarge. Electra townie cutie with more gears than you need, flat foot design and step thru ease, small. Univega gran turismo vintage touring bike with front rack, fenders and period correctness, 59cm. Cannondale quick w carbon fork and SRAM 3x8 drivetrain, rack and fenders, small. Cheap racks too. Making deals because there are more coming. @ridecannondale @univega_usa @diamondbackbike @electra_bicycle @marinbikes @mongoosebikes @giantbicycles #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Inspect your radwagons folks. And your other radpo

Inspect your radwagons folks. And your other radpower ebikes. These tires are speced on more than their cargo bikes. The rim strips tend to creep around over time due to under inflation. Improper installation of the rim strip at the factory (where it gets folded on itself) is also a factor. @radpowerbikes are you going to work with local dealers or will the invisible hand of the internet reach out from the smartphone screen to magically repair and replace? What is your warranty claim process and dealer/mechanic support process? I’m happy to participate. But my time is valuable and not free. #radwagon #warranty #recall #radwagonrecall #smallbusiness #localbikeshop #lbs

Todays contrasts: prepping a Felt Bruhaul cargo bi

Todays contrasts: prepping a Felt Bruhaul cargo bike for consignment. Overhauling a huffy 3 speed trike for non-profit food delivery. I’m torn: do I like the newer modern cargo bike or the vintage made in USA trike better? @feltbicycles #feltbruhaul #huffytrike #cargobike #consignment #fooddelivery #familybiking #threespeed #3speedsociety #1970 #thestooges #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Fuck cancer. His name is Riffraff.

Fuck cancer. His name is Riffraff.

4 years ago today I was standing in this shop in a

4 years ago today I was standing in this shop in a cat onesie signing documents to secure ownership of the legendary WTF Bikes, transforming it to TomCat Bikes. The Other Tom was a Venture Brothers character. We went to Burgerville afterwards. The ensuing 4 years had far more ups than downs and I am so very thankful for all the helps with that outcome. As a celebration I am hosting a November sale for on hand inventory: 50% off used and nos parts. 15% off new parts. 20% off refurbished bikes. Prices are only going up, so get a spare tube or bottle of lube while you are at it. #shopaversary #sale #tshirt #cats #wtfbikes #tomcatbikespdx
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A 1972ish Mercian in for an overhaul and updating.

A 1972ish Mercian in for an overhaul and updating. Check out the Stronglight crank and Phil BB. No need to change the campag NR derailleurs. @merciancycles #leroicacalifornia #madeinderby #derbyengland #vintagecampagnolo #stronglight #resurrection #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Another Univega X-bike all out of rehab. Hallowee

Another Univega X-bike all out of rehab. Halloween edition because I had some leftover orange housing. $295, new tire, brake pads, chain, grips, soul. Add those fancy orange range pedals from @pnwcomponents for another $50. @univega_usa #vintageunivega #vintagemtb #26inchlifestyle #orange #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Bikes are being refurbished and built at tomcat bi

Bikes are being refurbished and built at tomcat bikes. Some real Gems have already sold without me needing to post. Thanks! This Masi Premio is a consignment bike that does need some attention. A size medium, with a solid Shimano Sora/105 group on it. It’s been maintained by the shop for 3 years now, and has plenty of riding left in the carbon frameset. This is a solid value bike for commutes, long rides, or further athletic adventures. @aidslifecycle ride anyone? @masibikes #carbonframe #gatorskintires #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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The dark snuck up on us. Luckily there be lights a

The dark snuck up on us. Luckily there be lights at the shop. I normally stock USB rechargeables from @ridepdw and replaceable battery powered options from @sunlite.bike. If you want a human powered, bright and secure lighting system, a dynamo hub and light setup is the way to go. The @supernova__design is pretty boutique but there are many options to fit most budgets. Happy to talk about all of this. Send a message, visit the shop. #dynamolight #usbrechargeable #aaabattery #nightrider #kit #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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