EighthInch Scrambler V3 - the making of

How do you build a bike in a 20-something square meter apartment? Easy, I'll show you and tell a bit what I've done, how you can do it yourself and why a unique bike is always more fun than one from the store.

After waiting for the delivery from CyclingCloseOuts for one month I finally got to pick up a Scrambler V3 frame from the customs. Having chosen the Raw finish I found out that the frame has quite a few rust spots that are pushing through the clear coat already fresh from the box. The clean steel still looks rad and that was what I was going for this time; a colorless super bike (except the flag of France).

The frame comes with a sturdy fork, a seatpost, a cheap no-name headset and Eighthinch decals. Tools used - A Biltema bike tool kit and some special tools.

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Build a bike - Cut the handlebar

As some of you might know, I'm building myself a new bike. A fixed gear bike. Because this blog exists I'd like to share with you some tips and tricks that I've taught myself over the past 4 builds.

First off, you don't need a fancy 50€ handle bar, unless you're a hipster and like your handlebar in an anodized color. My budget can't handle this, therefore I went shopping to Biltema and got myself a Sport handle bar for 6,99€ (a riser). It's 580mm (58cm) wide and has a diameter of 25,4mm. WIDE AS HELL some of you might say. Not to worry about. I can't maneuver a bike between cars with this wide a handlebar either. So let's cut it!

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EighthInch Scrambler V3 - post #1

Helsinki will have to make space for an old rival of hers; Me. Because The building of a new fixed gear has begun. I've never done this with only new bits and pieces, but because of the sky high prices of used frames, I'm making a compromise this time.

The mail man brought me the first goods which I ordered from Charlie the Bikemonger last Thursday. It's Tuesday today! Charlie, your shipping time is unbelievable considering you send it from Swanage, UK. Check out the store, they also have their own website (off ebay). Fast delivery, cheap prices and always a pleasure to do business with them.

Gusset saddle

Sturmey Archer 170mm, 46T cranks and chainwheel

epic stickers

I built this wheel for my first fixie; VisaMaestro, but decided not to use it because I had a lightweight 5€ wheel from the 90's for it instead. Luckily now this pearl comes in handy.

Mavic CXP22 32H front wheel with a Suzue Promax hub

The building won't actually begin until I get the frame and I suppose it's the last part to arrive, as it always is. I'll give it two weeks. Still, I will have this bike assembled before 3,000 pageviews according to the little counter on the page is exceeded. I'll keep you posted about this sleek maniac!