Singular Gryphon MK3 - Frameset
The mythical mash-up of lion and eagle representing the ostensible clash between drop bars and big knobbly tyres – perfectly harmonious in reality. Released in 2008 it became a cult favourite. More and more people came to appreciate the comfort and versatility of drop bars with the alchemistic pairing of big fat 29″ rubber.
Drawing upon and further evolving the traditions of the legendary bikes of Charlie Cunningham and more contemporaneously Matt Chester, the Gryphon foreshadowed bikes such as the Salsa Fargo and subsequently the advent of ‘gravel’ bikes.
The Gryphon was the first production 29″ wheeled, steel mountain bike frameset designed for use with a drop handlebar.
Frameset only. Shown with wheels for a good impression. No headset included.
Frames are expected in December 2022
Specs:
- Color: a lovely muted khaki (RAL 7034)
- Material: triple butted 4130 Cro-Mo tubing
Frame specification:
- 34mm ID head-tube – for a traditional 1 1/8″ steerer fork
- Single chainring, max 42t on a 52mm chainline
- 73mm BSA threaded bottom bracket shell with eccentric insert
- 142×12 thru axle
- 27.2mm seatpost with 30.0mm clamp (included)
- Clearance for up to 29×3″ tyres
- Bolt-on cable guides on underside of down tube
- Three bottle cage mounts – seat tube, down tube, underside of down tube
- Flat mount rear brake on the chainstay
Fork specification:
- Straight 1 1/8” steerer
- Flat mount brake
- 100x12mm thru axle
- Bottle cage mounts on fork blades
- Rack mounts
- Mudguard/fender mounts
- Hole for internal dynamo cable in right fork leg
Headset
