Bikes We Ride - Nick's Singular Gryphon Ti

Ambassador Nick Belkowski (@PedalingSomewhere) gets in more miles in wild places every year than most people dream of in a lifetime. After years splitting his adventure time between his full suspension mountain bike and race-bread gravel bike, he found himself longing for something in the between. Welcome the Singular Gryphon Ti. 

This sprightly ti frame and fork were custom drawn and designed by our friend Sam at Singular Cycles specifically for the sort of deep backcountry all-terrain experiences Nick loves. With drop bars, clearance for 2.6 tires and a full mechanical build (that's right, no batteries to charge or hydraulic hoses to bleed!) it is designed from the ground up for self-sufficient outback excursions. 

Be prepared to find Nick and this lusty steed popping up where you least expect them. From Fernie, British Columbia to Oaxaca, Mexico, Columbia's steepest washes to the Peruvian Divide, these two are going places. For now, feast your eyes on this stunning build and scroll on for the full build, below. 

Frame & Fork: Gryphon Ti custom

Crankset: Cane Creek EEWings Mountain

Chainring: Hope direct mount boost

Rear Derailleur: INGRID RD1

Brake/Shift Levers: Campagnolo Record

Chain: Sram GX Eagle

Cassette: INGRID 10-52

Wheels: Astral Serpentine Carbon X laced to White Industries CLD Hubs

Tires: "Vittoria Mezcal 29x2.6"""

Bottom Bracket: Hope

Handlebars: Enve Gravel 44cm

Stem: Singular Forged Ti Stem 80mm -6

Seatpost: Singular Ti

Saddle: Brooks C17 carved green

Bar Tape: Brooks cambium - green

Brakes: Paul Klamper 

Brake Rotors: Hope

Headset: Hope - Orange

Seatpost Clamp: Hope - Orange

Cables: Simworks

It is always a pleasure to see beautiful, purpose-built bikes come together with selections of components made by our friends, collaborators and makers of fine things. Enjoy the ride, Nick. This is a special one.