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A Cycletruck, one of the oldest cargo bike designs

A Cycletruck, one of the oldest cargo bike designs. This one is a Birota Ultimate. Can’t find much about it. Seems there was some imported in 2010-2011. I got it in June and was my summertime fun bike. Replaced the crank, swapped tires, rode it for some pedalpalooza miles. Works fine and is for sale. Talk to me. #birotaultimate #cycletruck #cargobike #shimano3speed #26inchlifestyle @schwalbetires @cargobikefan #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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A fauxnago arrived at the shop last week. Canti st

A fauxnago arrived at the shop last week. Canti studs, BSA threaded BB, and an odd cable stop placement on the downtube/head lug make this not at all a Colnago CX bike. Still. It’s cool. The original cinelli criterium bars were too narrow and low so we outfitted it with wiiiide specialized 44 cm drop bars. The velo orange hammered Alu fenders and axiom rack are a pro-level commuter gear. I love the PDW fenderbot too. It’s theft proof and water proof. #mafaccantilever #mafac #fauxnago #colnago #yellowbike @velo_orange #vintagespecialized #steelisreal #luggedsteel @axiomgear
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#bikenerds #bikelife #TCB #upcycle #reuse #refurbishedbike #bikerebuilds @ridepdw #vintagecampagnolo #campagnolo80 #nuovorecord

The end of the season, just in time for a bunch of

The end of the season, just in time for a bunch of new bikes to land at TomCat Bikes. These are the bikes ive been waiting for almost two years: low entry step thru frame in two sizes, 1x7 drivetrain, theft resistant wheels, and fluffy tires, saddle, grips. Easy to pedal, easy to park. Lightweight and zippy. Includes a kickstand and pedals. Ready for baskets and fenders too. Jasmine by @bildabike. Neighborcat paid a visit, at the second floor window. #stepthru #lowentrybike #mombike #jasminebike
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Before you fall in love with a bike or a bike repa

Before you fall in love with a bike or a bike repair, be sure to check the frame for dents, cracks, and bends. This beautiful Bridgestone MB3 is destined to be wind chimes. Nothing salvageable; it’s all worn the eff out. @bridgestonemb_luv_ @26inchlifestyle #steellost #steelisdead #bridgestonebike #steelisreal #madeinjapan #deadinamerica #isded #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Security enhancement 2.0 on the anniversary of the

Security enhancement 2.0 on the anniversary of the shop break in. @juliaalora designed, fabricated, and installed it (Highly recommend her work). Most of the bike stuff came from my scrap bins. It’s raw finish with a clearcoat for now. I still have the paver stone from the first break in as a reminder. It’s time to let that go. #smashandgrab #breakandenter #securitygate #securityculture #allthisbyhand
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Remember your first beers (and the first hangover)

Remember your first beers (and the first hangover) down by the river with your friends in high school? Re-live that experience but with a beer can made bike! This is an aluminum framed Kona Blast with a decent Shimano Deore drivetrain and RockShox fork. Making it cheap because there’s not much to fix or go wrong. Send me some dollars. Tip us some Weinhards and we will be sure to share them among friends down by the river. @konabikes #henryweinhards #henryweinhardsprivatereserve #downbytheriver @26inchlifestyle @rockshox #poweredbybeer #consignmentbike
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Another repair out the door. #gravelbike @wolf_too

Another repair out the door. #gravelbike @wolf_tooth_comp
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Bombtrack Audax frameset up for sale. Columbus cr

Bombtrack Audax frameset up for sale. Columbus cromor tube set, T47 threaded BB, flat mount brake standard, dropper post ready. Large size. Cool sage green color. Includes thru axles, seat collar, tapered carbon fork and headset. DM for detailed frame spec, build recommendations and #gravelbike commuter #bikepacking setup. @bombtrackbicycleco #bombtrackaudax @columbus_official #columbuscromor #audax #steelisreal #sagegreen #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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Quack to school bikes: 24” wheel Raleigh Scout f

Quack to school bikes: 24” wheel Raleigh Scout for the not so tall person but too big for their Isla from 1st grade ($100). PSU students can enjoy a Portland original with a Henry Weinhard edition 18” Kona Blast. A blast they will have. ($350?) Playas only. Includes ironic plastic dinosaur and a spare tire. ($60). When government drones are retired, they are given Cush jobs as sanitary tissue concierges. @raleighbicycles #24inchlifestyle @#playabike @konabikes #henryweinhardsprivatereserve #birdsarentreal #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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#bikenerds #bikelife #TCB #upcycle #reuse #refurbishedbike #bikerebuilds everything is negotiable. Talk to me. Talk to Christine.

Going to the black rock or alvord deserts next wee

Going to the black rock or alvord deserts next week? Have I got a bike for you! #blackrockdesert #alvorddesert #notburningman #planB #shitshow #bringkittylitter #playabike #burnerbike #ironicplasticdinosaur #basketbike #bananaseat #diwhy #downcycle #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #brooklynpdx #brooklynpdx365
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Two cannondale ebike (one a tandem!!) conversions

Two cannondale ebike (one a tandem!!) conversions in for consignment. New batteries on both. Conversion is super clean during the era when you could DIY a better ebike than what was commercially available. I’ll post details for each bike later. But first I will continue to be on vacation. #consignment @ridecannondale #ebike #diyebike #ezeebike
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Velo decoupage in Rockefeller plaza. @j.d.rockerfe

Velo decoupage in Rockefeller plaza. @j.d.rockerfeller #rockerfellacenter #decoupage
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“I’d like to speak to the manager please”. Y

“I’d like to speak to the manager please”. Yeah…that’s me. What do you want? Tomcat is out of town for a much needed vacation. The shop is open though! Christine will be staffing the usual hours. They are an awesome, knowledgeable, well seasoned mechanicus. Treat them well. #customerservice
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A Holy Grail bike rolled into the shop this week.

A Holy Grail bike rolled into the shop this week. #hetchins #mustard #keeperoftheflame #531 #reynolds #campagnolo #vinatgecampagnolo #britishsteel
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ANOTHER CONSIGNMENT! This one is a size small 2020

Not a bullet hole. But a smash and grab attempt.

Not a bullet hole. But a smash and grab attempt. There’s greasy forehead or hand prints above and to the right too. #smashandgrab
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Consignment cross check in the shop. 54cm framese

Consignment cross check in the shop. 54cm frameset with 700c wheels and canti brakes. This particular bike was a daily rider for a former WTF Bikes mechanic. It had maybe a 3 mile commute for a few years before it was in storage for more years. It’s been dusted off and tuned up for sale. It’s got a funky 2x9 Shimano drivetrain spec but everything is super reliable. Selling with fenders and Shimano #gravelbike pedals. @surlybikes #surlycrosscheck @canecreekusa @ridededa @rideshimano #darkblack #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
#bikurious #brooklynpdx #brooklynpdx365
#bikenerds #bikelife #TCB #upcycle #reuse #refurbishedbike #bikerebuild #consignment #consignmentbike #steelisreal #steelfightsback #4130

Sorry for the low rent screencap. @bildabike has a

Sorry for the low rent screencap. @bildabike has a new model step thru hybrid called the Jasmine. I am taking Pre orders now, for September delivery. Two sizes: Small 4’11” to 5’6” and large 5’4” to 6’+. Basic spec is 700c wheel with 35mm wide tires (allllmost #gravelbike size); 1x7 Shimano drivetrain with an altus rear derailleur; V brakes, at a price point where there is usually caliper brakes speced; bolt on hubs for theft resistance; upright riding posture. Color is a cool cream. I’ll be calling my short list who have been waiting months for a bike like this. Send a message if you want to be added. #stepthrubike #notamixte #shimanoaltus
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Those maintenance free nexus hubs need maintenance

Those maintenance free nexus hubs need maintenance. We do a thorough visual inspection, Solent and lube dip, then a repacking of bearings and assembly of the hub. It’s a process and necessary. When was your hub last serviced? And by who? There’s a few shops in town that do this right.
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#bikurious #brooklynpdx #brooklynpdx365 #shimanonexus
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I have these neat new road bikes from @bildabike.

I have these neat new road bikes from @bildabike. Their Ravenel is solid for the price point. I’ve had a few people requesting a more upright city posture. So here’s my solution. Now it’s a hybrid or fitness bike. This is on a 54cm. I can do this on any size Ravenel, and there are many more bar choices if you want something different. #custombike #citybars #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
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