Eighth Inch Scrambler as Commuter?
 

I currently commute using a single speed (perhaps fixed in the future) old road bike conversion. The problem is the frame is a little large for me, and I'm having a hell of a time finding a smaller old road frame. I was thinking about maybe purchasing the Eighth Inch Scrambler frame. Whats the consensus on using the Eighth Inch as a general commuter bike? I don't really intend on doing tricks, or racing, just getting from point A to point B. Is there any reason why a track frame may be uncomfortable, or wrong (besides the uncoolness) for around town use? The only problem I see is that I may need to get clip on fenders if I use a rack, anything else?

Thanks

Here: http://www.eighthinch.com/scrambler_frame.html

The V2 has just come out, so there is no long term data on it. Here is the thread on the new V2
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=565514

We just had a Group Buy and they are all getting built up as well here...
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=572426

I was in on the group buy and built it up as a single speed. I only commute a few miles but it's pretty nice to ride. It's pretty light and easy to get up your speed too.

I could show you pics if you want.

i ride my scrambler everywhere, including commuting back and forth. its light, cheap, and durable. mines fixed but it would work just as well as a single speed. what more could you want

Post up pics if you have yours build up!

I commute about 3 times a week on the scramler v2. Not tooooo far. It is about 3.5 miles one way. The Eighthinch frame is awesome and pretty cheap

http://img5.imageshack.us/i/1020204.jpg/
here's mine. Gearing is 46x17. It's perfect for where I live, but I don't have any steep hills or anything.

I commute about 20 miles a day, 6 days a week in SF, for the last year. You'll be fine.