Custom Build - Singular Gryphon
Posted by andy graham on
Size medium
Enter the Gryphon.
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, at the time many just didn’t get it, however those who did appreciated this smooth riding steel frame. 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. To the best of our knowledge, the Gryphon was the first production 29″ wheeled, disc braked, steel mountain bike frameset designed for use with a drop handlebar.
Halo Ridgeline Wheelset - 29"
Brooks B17 and Bartape
Whiskey Finishing Kit
Shimano GRX / 1x11 Speed groupset
Size - Medium - let us know if you require a different size as we are able to build more!