Singular Swift - in it's current reverse mullet build... "party up front, business in back".
As someone who primarily rides cyclocross, I wanted to keep drop-bars and similar shifters on my MTB / bikepacking build.
For moderate singletrack (no drop-offs, or major rock-gardens) I am impressed with how well this build works. I don't miss suspension (or flat bars) at all.
Have not yet tested this loaded for bike-packing yet.
Build info:
Swift version 1 frame (which works well with drop bars):
http://www.singularcycles.com/2016/06/14/drop-bar-29ers-gryphon-swift/On-One Rigid Carbon MTB Fork:
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FOMK35CF/mkm-35-rigid-carbon-mtb-forkWTB 27.5" Scraper rim (front):
http://www.wtb.com/products/scraperWTB 27.5" x 2.8" Trailblazer tire Front):
http://www.wtb.com/products/trailblazerCane Creek Thudbuster LT seatpost:
https://www.canecreek.com/products/seatpostsOther parts:
WTB 29x 2.25" Trail Boss rear tire
Salsa Woodchipper 46cm dirt drop bars.
1989 Shimano FD-M732 front derailleur with works with
6600/ 5600 (triple) road shifters and XT triple crank
11-42 cassete with OneUp Components 42t Sprocket
