PTERODACTYL

"Since 2010 I've been designing custom frames and forks for riders who want something truly their own. Each bike begins as a conversation, then takes shape as a one-of-a-kind machine built around the way you ride, where you ride and what you want from your bike. No two riders are the same, and some want something uniquely made for them - which is why we offer custom bikes."

Sam Alison, Founder, Singular Cycles

1. Choose Your Base

Each custom build begins with a Singular 'platform' that best suits the style of riding you have in mind, whether that's fast gravel, bikepacking, mountain trails, commuting, track or road. These models provide a launching off point to think about what you really want in a custom bike - each with their own flavour - which are then evolved to become something special, unique, and yours.

2. Let's Chat

Book a call or in person visit and we'll set up some time to talk through what you want from the bike, including:

• Riding style and terrain
• Fit and geometry preferences
• Components and compatibility
• Tyre clearance, mounts and other practical details

This conversation is where your ideas start taking shape.

3. Your Frame Takes Shape

Using the information from our discussion, we'll create a detailed drawing of your frame, including:

• Geometry tailored to you
• Tube selection for the right ride feel
• Standards for drivetrain, bottom bracket, axles and head tube
• Mounts, cable routing and other options

You'll review the drawing and we can refine anything before production begins.

4. Secure Your Spot

Once the design is approved, a 50% deposit is required to confirm your order. At this point your bike officially goes into the build queue.

5. The Building Begins

Your frame is produced by partners we've worked with for many years, in workshops around the world depending on the frame material and the particular needs of your bike. Each one is made to order based on the agreed design and specifications.

6. Your Singular Arrives

A couple of weeks in advance of arrival of your frame you'll get a more precise delivery date. The remaining balance is then due and your frame or bike will be carefully packaged and shipped to you - or you're always welcome to collect it in person and take a first ride!

To discuss a custom request, feel free to drop us an email or visit our Custom page for more.

Frame

• Headtube and Headset: 44mm ID 
• Tyre Clearance: Clearance for up to 32x2.5" tyres
• Chainring: designed for a single chainring on a boost (55mm) chainline with a maximum 34T chainring.
• Bottom Bracket: 73mm T47 outboard bearing 
• Thru Axle: Super Boost spacing Rear 157×12, Front 110×15 (axles supplied)
• Seat Post: 31.6mm seat post
• Cable Routing: External - except for cable port in seat tube for internal dropper seat-post.
• Frame weight: 2.2-2.5kg

Fork

• Columbus Futura Adventure full carbon
• Steerer: Tapered fork steerer (1.125-1.5") 
• 470mm axle to crown, 45-50 adjustable offset 
• Fork weight: 550g

UK SPEC

Front Wheel - Hope Pro 5 Centre Lock on Willow AL rim - 110mm Boost (choice of hub colour)
Rear wheel - Hope Pro 5 Centre Lock on Willow AL rim- 157mm Super Boost - Microspline (choice of hub colour)
Tyres - Maxxis Aspen ST 32x2.25
Tubes - Tubeless setup as standard (or tubes if preferred)

USA SPEC

Front Wheel - Astral Jester with Approach hubs - 110mm Boost 
Rear wheel - Astral Jester with Approach hubs - 157mm Super Boost - (choice of freehub type)
Tyres - Maxxis Aspen ST 32x2.25
Tubes - Tubeless setup as standard (or tubes if preferred)

The above specification is subject to change with part substitutions as availability may dictate - you will always be consulted on any such change.

Complete bikes available on request.

The Pterodactyl is a titanium 32" wheeled drop bar bike built around long days, rough terrain, for riders who are looking to cover lots of ground, at speed. Available only in L, XL, and XXL sizes, it's aimed at riders around 5'10" and above, where the geometry and wheel size can do what they're supposed to do without compromises like excessive stack height, too slow handling, or toe overlap. We've tried to just make it fit properly and handle nicely. If we were to consider it in comparison to one of our 29” wheeled bikes it’d be somewhere in the blurry gravel netherworld between a Gryphon and Kite. 

It has some mountain bikey things like a superboost rear end with 157mm spacing for wheel strength and MTB cranks to keep the stays a reasonable length, with clearance for up to a 2.4" knobbly tyre. But then it has a quite steep 71deg head angle to keep the handling sporty while running the big wheels and a recommended 50cm+ flared dirt drop handlebar. 

Frames come in brushed titanium with the signature simple Singular logo on a blasted downtube panel as standard. But for those who'd like the paint finish akin to the show bike, that's also available as a £500 upgrade.