Ray of Sunshine: Daniel Peter's Yamaha SR500 Scrambler

Scramblers are a hot topic. Build one, and you're sure to be judged solely by how well equipped it is for hardcore off-piste use. But that's not all that scramblers are about. Daniel Peter compares his latest build to his childhood BMX—and it's pretty much how we feel about modern-day scramblers too. 'When I was four years old, my BMX bike became my life,” he explains. “It was so simple, yet so fun. Just wheels, pedals and brakes. I'd ride it to the beach, jump a few curbs along the way, race my friends. Those were the good days.” “30...