yep202

Very nice

canyoneagle

It's my lock. I use an Abus link bar type (folding) lock. It is heavy as hell but I really like it.

The handlebars are really comfy - many hand positions and a super cool "aero" position for headwinds.

twinquad

Nice job - very functional and stylish.

The chain looks nice and taut with no apparent way to adjust the tension - did you consciously calculate a magic tooth combination, or just get lucky?

canyoneagle

The chain tension is adjustable with the Eccentric Bottom bracket

inkandsilver

That is just super-sweet. I hope to see you riding it around sometime! I live down in Midvale.

canyoneagle

Hey, cool! Another inversion sufferer!
I stay north of I-80 for the most part (though the on-ramp is literally in my backyard). I'm in "Sugarhood" (6th east, 22nd south) and work near North Temple and Redwood Road.

I've really been digging it. Such a sweet riding bike.
I look forward to taking it off road. Part of my commute is unpaved due to the horrific construction in progress on North Temple, so I've been able to at least get a sense for how it will ride. It is a fun bike, for sure.

I've already found a new tendency with the Nuvinci that I wasn't too prone to do before: While getting up to speed from a light, I can shift while cranking out of the saddle, and I smooooothly keep the cadence at the right spin as I get up to speed. Pretty sweet. On derailleured or Alfine/Nexus bikes, I'd have to ease up or sit to avoid grinding or hard shifts.

fastbartender

That does sound handy. You need to fix your sig!

canyoneagle

Okay, I finally got around to measuring. The overall wheel/tire diameter is right in the 28.5" vicinity. Rear casing width is 48mm (35mm Gordo rim) and front is 44mm (24mm rim).

Interestingly, the tires both measure about the same overall diameter. The Gordo rim "spreads" the tread to a rounder provile, which is kind of nice.

alan s 

Thanks for checking. So you are actually riding a 28.5er? Guess you can round up to 29" if it makes you feel better.

canyoneagle

I feel..... so..... inadequate....

<looks around room uneasily, breathes in and holds breath to look bigger>

thorsteno

Very nice canyoneagle. Interesting note about the Nuvinci. It looks like we have similar taste.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ustom-commuter

gma

Lovely bike.

I've fancied a Singular Peregrine for some time (they're discontinued). I bought a Swift earlier this year instead, and have rather gotten into off road riding. That's got Jones bars on it, setup in a very upright riding position, and it's fantastic. I use it for bikepacking.

I still wanted a Peregrine (as a comfortable do-everything bike), so I kept an eye on eBay. And what should I find? A lightly used XL Gryphon, in dark green. :-)

I did some sums and realised I could set it up with drop bars and clearance for 2" tyres with mudguards (it'll actually take 650b+, so up to 3").

So I bought it. And I love it.

I'm running a 60mm stem on it to give me a relatively upright position when on the hoods, and the handling is excellent. Fitting the mudguards is the next job.

@canyoneagle – I'd be very interested to hear how you fixed your mudguards to the chain stay bridge and seat stay bridge. It looks like there might be a zip tie round the seat stay bridge? I was thinking I might try and get some P clips to go round the bridges, and to bolt to the mudguards' fittings, but you've got your mudguards positioned perfectly so I'd love some tips. Cheers!

P.S. I'd also be interested to hear (as I'm sure would others) how you're getting on with your build. It looks like it'll have stood the test of time well…