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Diamondback Insight 8 converted to fixed

This is a single speed commuter. Call it a rain bike. After getting a great deal on the frame and fork, I pulled all of the parts off of a too-small rain bike and this thing turned into a very capable ride.

Frame:
Diamondback Insight 8. Make for an IGH, so it has track ends.

Fork/Headset:
Diamondback tapered fork. Integrated headset. I really know nothing about this setup.

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
I think I have an FSA BB in here. All-City 165mm cranks.

Pedals:
Shimano SPD dual-sided MTB.

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
48T x 17 or 18. KMC z chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
na

Handlebars/Stem:
Swobo stem. Flopped and chopped alloy bars

Saddle/Seatpost:
DB seatpost with WTB saddle

Brakes:
Shimano LX front v-brake with Paul cross lever

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Formula hub, Sun CR18 rim. Ritchey Crossmax 35 tires

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Formula hub, Sun CR18 rim. Ritchey Crossmax 35 tires

Accessories:
fenders

Added by jmkeuning. Last updated over 12 years ago.

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