Everything Fixed Gear
It’s been a bit busy since we got back from the Wheel and Sprocket Expo Sale but I finally had time to post
some pictures from our final day at the event. The EighthInch Urban Yard was a huge success. Our bike builders
were busy all weekend and we watched dozens of custom bikes and conversion go out the door and hit the Milwaukee streets. Check out the photos below and see all of the photos from the weekend on our Flickr page.
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Our good friend and EighthInch rider Krys Blakemore is taking some time off to travel through Europe. One year and three surgeries after her terrible
accident it’s nice to see Krys back on her
bike and traveling the world. We were stoked to hear the bike she would be taking was her EighthInch Scrambler. Be sure to follow @krysblakemore on Instagram as she her Scrambler see all that Europe has to offer.
Our friend Ian recently left Hong Kong and traveled to Japan in search of a little adventure. Rather than taking the usual mix of subway and high-speed rail, Ian decided to make the 300 mile journey from Osaka to Tokyo on his Scrambler. Traveling under the city or at 150mph through the countryside may be efficient, but you miss out on all the amazing sights. Judging by the pictures he took,
taking your time
and enjoying Japan by bike is definitely the way to go.
We just updated our Scrambler Gallery yesterday. Be sure check out the new additions to get ideas for you next build. With our Apocalyptic Deals going on,
now is the perfect time to get that custom build or frameset you’ve been waiting for. If you want to see your Scrambler in the gallery just email us a cheap auto insurance quotes picture or post it on our Facebook page.
We thought we’d get a head start on the Black Friday madness and unleash the savings today. Now through the end of next week we will be offering killer deals on EighthInch complete bikes and frames. Now is the time to get that new bike for th
e daily commute or the polo bike you’ve been waiting to build up. Have us build you a custom Scrambler for only $399 or pick up one of our pre-built models for $299, either way you’ll be saving $100. Custom built Butchers are priced all the way down to $549! You can check out all of these great deals on WS-Outlet.com. Be sure to check back tomorrow when we unveil our Black Friday pricing on components.
The temperature is dropping, and here in Wisconsin winter will be here before we know it. For
those of us who tr
y to stay in the saddle all year round we have put together a little guide on how to get your bike prepped for these rough winter months.
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Don’t Forget the Lube
There isn’t much to a fixed gear drivetrain but that doesn’t mean it won’t need attention. Water, snow, and dirt can dry out your chain pretty fast. Make sure you keep an eye on it and grease it as necessary. If you run brakes then you want to make sure the pivot points are lubed too. |
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Save your Frame
If you have a steel frame then Frame Saver will help protect it from any internal damage. The paint and clearcoat will help protect the tubing from the outside but once a little moisture and grime makes it into the frame it can start rusting it from the inside out. To apply the Frame Saver you’ll need to take all the parts off your frame and spray it into the tubing. Once you have a good amount in, make sure all the holes in your frame are sealed, then rotate and flip the frame to get the protectant to coat the inside of the tubing. This work is well worth it to extend the life of your frame. |
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Plug It Up To ensure your frame stays clean inside and out seal any open holes. That means holes drilled for bottle cages, fenders, or racks. Stainless steel bolts are the best choice but anything that keeps water, salt, and grime from getting into the frame will work. |
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Wax On, Wax Off
Putting a coat of wax on your frame not only gives an extra layer of protection from the elements, it also keeps snow and dirt from sticking if you are riding in bad weather or through mud. |
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Get Lit
It gets dark early in winter and most drivers aren’t expecting to see cyclists out in the cold. A good set of lights will help keep you safe when the sun goes down. Some lights are harder than others to turn on and off with gloves, keep this in mind. |
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Tires
When it comes to tires we are split, in the end it comes down to personal preference. If you run a typical 23c tire it will probably work fine for you. A 23c actually cuts through snow which can be easier than trying to ride on top of it. You do lose a little stability in cornering, slow down and you should be fine. If you can fit a larger tire, then a 28c with a little bit of tread can help give you more grip. Running at a lower PSI helps give you good stability and more confidence in the corners. |
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Fenders
Fenders help keep salt and dirt off you and your frame. If your frame doesn’t have fender mounts there are some great alternatives like seatpost mounted fenders or mudflaps that mount to your downtube. Remember, if you can stay dry you can stay warm. |
We just got a shipment of buy generic cialis online
tp://eighthinch.com/products/frames/scrambler-frame/”>Scrambler frames in to fill some gaps in inventory. Finally we have full size runs in
raw, black, and white. Pick one up over at WS-Outlet
for only $149 with free US shipping. Some sizes and colors we are overstocked on are going for only $119 so get them before the sale ends.
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Just a friendly reminder, this is the last week we will have our pre-built Scramblers available for only $329. Get one before the sale ends on Friday! If
you aren’t in the market for a
whole new bike you can still take advantage of our Back to School Sale and get 10% off all parts when you use the coupon code “back2school” on WS-Outlet.com. These two great deals won’t last forever so don’t miss out.
Steve has been putting some hours in at Flavor Cycles, Milwaukee’s very own pedal powered food delivery service. When it comes to delivering big orders a buy generic viagra
/scrambler-complete-bike/”>regular Scrambler just isn’t going to cut it, but a Scrambler converted to a cargo bike will definitely get the job done. With the help of a friend and the front end off a Pacific
Jubilee he was able to construct a road worthy cargo bike. The 700c rear makes for a pretty quick ride and to keep it true to it’s Scrambler roots Steve is riding it fixed which is both crazy and awesome. A second Scrambler cargo bike is in the works for Milwaukee Courier Co. so stay tuned for more!
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