stuartjems
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RE: Singular Peregrine
The Singular looks to be an ideal choice. And I reckon I have now found my next 'must have' bike singular peregrine here I come!!!
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| 11-06-2009 04:57 PM |
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steavelee2
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Joined: Feb 2010
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RE: Singular Peregrine
Ride & handling: ready for anything
The ride is on the sure-footed side – not as fast steering as, say, a Surly Cross-Check. Still, its handling manners felt superb on long road rides, particularly with a load – where its stability proved a real bonus. Off-road, it took a few rides to get used to, but then felt confident and comfortable over long distances.
Versatility is key here, with an eccentric bottom bracket for using as a singlespeed or with a hub gear. Particularly clever is the discreetly placed cable stop under the bottom bracket, preventing excess clutter if you do forgo the front mech. Likewise, open-side cable guides mean you can quickly remove the drivetrain to run as a singlespeed. With mudguards there’s some toe overlap, but nothing to worry about.
And we loved that versatility. Shod with Schwalbe’s fast rolling Marathon Supremes it felt ideal for lightweight tours, with a real turn of speed. But when these were swapped for Bontrager’s trail-friendly 1.8in Jones XR tyres the Peregrine turned into a rough rider’s dream. Its large diameter wheels, fat tyres and forgiving chromoly frame roll easily over obstacles – the frame will even take a 2in tyre.
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