Sublime ride - practical fittings - versatile adventure
Gryphon Mk 3 steel frameset
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Sublime ride - practical fittings - versatile adventure.
Singular was at the vanguard of the current era of big wheel, drop handlebar off-road bikes. Originally released in 2008, the Gryphon was among the first production drop-bar frames with 29" tyre clearance and disc brakes designed for off-road use.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Every Singular frame is backed by a lifetime warranty for the original owner, reflecting our commitment to quality and durability.
Free Delivery to the UK and USA
Free Delivery to the UK and USA
Shipping is free within the US and UK. Shipping to other destinations will be calculated on checkout. We fulfil orders from our locations in Dunstable, UK and Portland, OR, USA. Customers in those countries will pay no further duties or taxes - what you pay gets it to your door.
If you are from outside the UK or US you will be shown prices in your local currency. This price excludes any sales taxes, which may then be assessed by your local authority on import.
THE ORIGINAL EXPLORER
The Gryphon helped pioneer the drop-bar, big-wheel off-road bike back in 2008, before 'gravel' was even a thing.
FAT AND FAST
A cult classic reborn, blending comfort, control, and chunky rubber for that unmistakably smooth, all-terrain ride.
SMART STEEL, SWEET RIDE
Custom triple-butted 4130 steel, size-specific tubing, and modern updates make the new Gryphon stronger, smoother, and ready for anything.
Product Information
Geometry
Specifications
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 in 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 160mm
Fork specification
- Straight 1 1/8” steerer
- Flat mount brake - 140/160mm
- 100x15mm thru axle
- Bottle cage mounts on fork blades
- Rack mounts
- Mudguard/fender mounts
- Port for internal dynamo cable in right fork leg
Design Notes
Singular was at the vanguard of the current era of big wheel, drop handlebar off-road bikes. Originally released in 2008, the Gryphon was among the first production drop-bar frames with 29" tyre clearance and disc brakes designed for off-road use.
It became a cult favourite. 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 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.
The Gryphon has returned, updated with even more tyre clearance, thru axles and flat mount brakes – but retaining the fabled smooth ride and lively handling of its predecessors.
Available in M, L & XL sizes – in a lovely muted khaki (RAL 7034) with a simple Singular logo in ivory.
We utilise a size specific selection of Taiwan made custom drawn triple butted heat treated 4130 Cro-Mo tubing. That means larger frames get beefier tubes, and smaller frames still ride nice and smooth with smaller riders.
Reviews
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"The whole thing felt stable and balanced, and my confidence on it grew fast. The handling was off the charts."
- Barry Lachapelle, Bike Gear Database -
"Whenever I ride the Singular, it has me absolutely beaming from ear to ear, seeking out the biggest puddles I can find."
- Luke Broster, Bikepacking.com -
"As the duality of the eagle and lion is implied... it is lightfooted and nimble unloaded, like an eagle surfing thermals, but transforms into an apex tourer when loaded down."
- John Watson, The Radavist
