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Another consignment! A step thru Schwinn Miranda c

Another consignment! A step thru Schwinn Miranda ca. 1986ish. It is commuter ready. It has been completely refurbished under consultation and personally safety checked by me. 15” frame (for people 4’11ish to 5’5”), 26" wheels, 1x7 shimano indexing drivetrain, cartridge bottom bracket, overhauled headset and hubs. Decent 7 speed cassette hub so it's far easier to maintain with quality drivetrain parts in the future. Includes an alloy fender-set, Wald USA basket, a bell and Kryptonite U lock with both keys. There’s nothing more to upsell really. Maybe a helmet. #stepthru @schwinnbikes #mixtebike @mixtebike #schwinn80s #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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Project 1: A vintage 18”’c-c 1980s Cannondale

Project 1: A vintage 18”’c-c 1980s Cannondale mountain bike frameset inked with seatramp tattoo stickers. 1” threaded chromoly fork and quill stem included. $30 and it’s yours. Project 2: 17” c-c early 2000s specialized aluminum frame. ISO disc tab, 1 1/8” head tube. $20 and it’s all yours. Haggle for both. This post brought to you by the purritto at @upsidedownpdx TomCat Me-Owt. @iamspecialized_mtb @vintage_cannondale @seatramptattoo #projectbike #cantistud @26inchlifestyle #aluminumbike #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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A nice motobecane Mirage rebuild. The original fr

A nice motobecane Mirage rebuild. The original front wheel was a 27” steelie but I had a lonely refurbished alloy 700c that needed a home. Drivetrain was in great condition. @ridepdw bourbon grips and wald city bars made it extra comfy. @schwalbetires marathons for budget minded bead to bead puncture protection. Customer is a true Portlander and refused to get fenders. Apparently that’s like using an umbrella, as only tourists use em? #portlandlocal #nativeportlander #noumbrella #motobecanebike #vintagemotobecane #motobecanemirage #madeinfrance #fabriqueenfrance #steelisreal #luggedsteel #vintagebike #classicbike #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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Why yes that is a tread coming undone from a casin

Why yes that is a tread coming undone from a casing. The things you see when someone brings in a Great Deal off of Marketplace. Client was incredulous. Tires replaced. #nolongerthebargain #backyardbuilders #safety3rd #buyerbeware #areyoukiddingme #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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Update: All gone! Medium sold! Small is sold! XS

Update: All gone! Medium sold! Small is sold! XS sold! Medium is open to buy. Surely you Have a frond that is 5’5”ish and wants a low entry, step thru bike to enjoy the second half of the summer? What’s this? New bikes in boxes? One XS, one Small, one Medium step thru Lowry 7. Surprise! I have some bikes to sell now. Will build by the weekend. If you want a preview, contact me direct. @civiacycles #stephrubike #mixtebike #shimanoacera @rideshimano #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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While my cats have been lounging on the couch, We

While my cats have been lounging on the couch, We have been busting out all the bikes. Toooooo many bikes. This week, I am limiting hours to pick up only. The phone is off and emails will not be answered. I have to catch up on the repairs, so these beasts can eat more bonbons. Zero canujusts. #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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#endwhitesupremacy #pigpen

#endwhitesupremacy #pigpen

There is one last Viva Bellissimo city bike in the

There is one last Viva Bellissimo city bike in the shop. It’s a 58cm and on the big side. Surely one of my friends and customers knows of a tallish person who wants to rock a hot red mixte with a modern Shimano Claris 1x8 drivetrain, creamy white tires (tho I’ll swap em out if you hate em), comfy grips and saddle, with shiny aluminum fenders and chainguard. #repost and #testride for the love of #danishdesign #rideshimano #vivabellissimo #shimanoclaris @vivabikes #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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#bikenerds #bikelife #TCB #portlandunderseige #whatthetrumpisgoingon

Like every bicycle shop worldwide, TomCat Bikes is

Like every bicycle shop worldwide, TomCat Bikes is overwhelmed of the volume of work and have become weary of new procedures. I have to make some changes. TomCat Bikes has moved to appointment only mode, to better manage time and expectations. I have added client drop off and client pickup to be clear on purpose of visit.

A deposit of $25 will be required for all service work beyond a flat repair. This can be invoiced and paid via email or at Point of Sale.

TomCat Bikes continues to do tube and tire replacement while you wait. We have a 24 hour turn around for spot repairs, at our discretion upon intake and diagnosis. Any work more intensive has a timeline of 10 to 14 days.

Masks are required for entry and for any interaction outside. If you forgot one, the pharmacy next door has some. Sometimes. Mask up. Bring your spare. Don’t forget.

Only one Person, Pod or Family in the shop at a time. TomCat Bikes is probably the smallest bike shop in Portland. The public space is 10×12'. That’s a cozy 120 square feet. It is cluttered with boxes and bikes. There is no room for browsing while others are in the shop. #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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The last mixte I had the pleasure to rebuild. It’s for outings with family and made for simplicity. Single speed Shimano coaster brake hub, bolt on front hub, alloy rims. Trimmed back a set of Bluemels fenders for Portland precipitation and added a wald basket for Portland portage. I hear the young woman who got this is beaming. #bluemelsmudguards #shimanocoasterbrake #waldbasket #mixtebike @mixtebike #familycycling #peugeotbike #vintagepeugeot #peugotmixte #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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The Hozan C-451 stay opener and tightener. With a

The Hozan C-451 stay opener and tightener. With a thank you sheep! #hozantools #steelisreal #donttrythisathome #sheep @iwako_americas #madeinjapan #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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For the people in the back: TomCat Bikes has less

For the people in the back: TomCat Bikes has less than 200 sq ft of public gathering space. There is only enough room for one person/family/pod to be in the shop at a time—mask or no mask, COVID Times or Standard Bike Shop Time. The showroom is cluttered with repairs, boxes, and a few refurbished bikes for sale. Because of the lack of room, I will ask you to wait outside while focusing on clients in the shop. This isn’t discriminatory. I am not oppressing You.

There are pretty bikes to look at outside. #covid19 #storiesofretail #bikeshop #bikeshoplife @vivabikes #smallbusiness
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An actual day off. TomCat Bikes has been operatin

An actual day off. TomCat Bikes has been operating /open more or less 7 days a week since March. I closed the shop Friday and Saturday for a 4 day weekend. We all need some time to recharge. I’m drinkin my coffee, at Jamison Park. It’s nice. Props to @diycoffeeroasting for the green beans, @popetartpdx for the burning man stickers, and @holycrapcats for the DJ Kittybot sticker. #coffee #coffeeroasters #pourovercoffee #adayinthepark #nobikes #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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Speshul holiday hours for the Forth. Closed today

Speshul holiday hours for the Forth. Closed today (haha!). Closed tomorrow. Normal closure of Sunday and Monday. We will be back open on Tuesday. Tall bike carcass is up for grabs too. Send a PM and it’s yours. Fair warning: it’s ROUGH. #july4th #smashyourscreens #killyourtelevision #holidayhours #thephonegoesunanswered #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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TomCat Bikes: Putting the cat In catastrophe every

TomCat Bikes: Putting the cat In catastrophe every single day. A week ago this fineass @surlybikes #midnightspecial arrived for a build. 60cm built for tall people. Mostly stock build but I replaced the black cable housing with fancy compressionless brake and shift housing in a silver braid. Aside from that, the shop is bonkers. Lotta repairs, lotta parts arriving, lotta bikes in the wings that need building. Thanks for your patience and understanding with my abnormal methods. You get a better bike in the end. #catastrophe #bikespartschaos #whatdayisit #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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Secret pedal stash! There are plain ol black ones

Secret pedal stash! There are plain ol black ones too. @rideissi pedals come in two sizes: small platform and large platform. And in all the colors. @stolenbikeco @rantbmx @odysseybmx #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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Memories of #wnbr2019. TomCat Bikes helps to put

Memories of #wnbr2019. TomCat Bikes helps to put the fun between your legs. #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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#bikurious #brooklynpdx #brooklynpdx365
#bikenerds #bikelife #TCB #cheeky

Last day to vote for TomCat Bikes in the @willamet

Last day to vote for TomCat Bikes in the @willametteweek Best of Portland 2020! Link in bio. Click it. And now for some Seemingly unrelated photos because they are: 1. The last Viva city bikes are built up. 54 blue step over, 58 grey step over, 58 red step thru. Surly bridge Club in Large and XL 2. The purple furry bike needs a name. 3. I’ve been waiting years to snag some Celeste brake and shift housing. 4. I found a Wilton vise!! Made in China but it’s still way better than a Harbor Freight special. #suffragette #suffragettecity #wiltonvise #celestecolor @vivabikes @surlybikes #bestof2020 @harborfreight #harborfreightspecial #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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#bikurious #brooklynpdx #brooklynpdx365
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Gosh it’s been so bonkers with all your beautifu

Gosh it’s been so bonkers with all your beautiful bikes that I have had no time to push the voting for Willamette Weeks Best Bike Shop in Portland. As always, I humbly request your vote, and moms vote, for the slot. Without you all and the communities we operate in, TomCat Bikes would not be here. #momsvote #bestof2020 @willametteweek #tinybikeshop #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
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#bikurious #brooklynpdx #brooklynpdx365
#bikenerds #bikelife #TCB #upcycle #reuse #refurbishedbike #surlybikes

A reminder that I register all bikes on hand with

A reminder that I register all bikes on hand with @bikeindex . I suggest that all customers do as well. I am so very lucky this attempted breach of the door did not work. At 3:45am a customer (THANK YOU) was gasing up and noticed an agitated fellow trying to break into tomcat bikes! Fellow was confronted by customer. Fellow drove off in a white crossover SUV without tags. It’s rough out there for sure. Be safe. Be well. And thank you again all y’alls for keeping a watchful eye on this tiny neighborhood bike shop. #smallbusinessproblems #downwtherevolutionbutnotthisway #breakinattempt #screwdriver #bikeshop #bikeshoplife #smallbusiness
#503 #portlandia #independentbikeshop #localbikeshop #commuterbike #bikecommuter #gobybike
#bikurious #brooklynpdx #brooklynpdx365
#bikenerds #bikelife #TCB

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