For those who may have checked this blog previously, this post marks the start of a slightly new direction. As I've now become slightly more proficient with using the software to edit the website proper, I will be using that forum to provide business related updates pertaining to new models, production schedules, parts availability and the like. This blog will become a little more like what a blog is 'supposed' to be and provide some day to day updates as to what's been happening, what's coming up, and thoughts and ideas for the future.

On that note, I'll share a few pics and background on a new build I put together on my Pegasus Ti frame. In general I've really been loving this frame, its recent guise as 'beefy' hardtail with flat bars, 120mm through axle suspension fork and strong wheels with chunky tyres was a revelation. Still coming in just over 22lbs (singlespeed) it was so confident through nastier stuff as to be a little dangerous in that it encouraged you to ride beyond your skills. In its new get-up it's back to being lightning fast and wanting your attention to tame it. The quite short On-One rigid carbon fork is back on there, some of my favourite midge bars, and (heaven forbid) some gears! Not many though, just a 5 speed controlled by a bar end shifter. As my local riding often takes me on a mix of everything from road to fairly tight trails a few gears can be nice - especially for someone just trying to get back in to shape. It's only 5 speed as it's on a DT singlespeed hub, the five middle cogs of a 9 speed cassette fit nicely and give a good selection of gears for general pottering. 34 up front and 15-27 (I think) on the back.

It's come together really nicely and weighs around 21lbs as it sits with cross tyres. The first real outing was a wander around our local woods a couple of days ago. I rose early to see a blanket of snow outside. Eager to get out and play in the white stuff I grabbed the pegasus and headed out.



Making your own tracks in fresh fallen snow has got to be one of life's great joys, whether you are on skis or a bike.

That's not the front gate of the Singular world headquarters....



DIY deep section rims!

I ride on snow irregularly so it always takes some time to gain confidence in the surprising amount of traction you can get in dry fresh-fallen snow. Once I did though it didn't take long to realise that this bike in this configuration is an absolute rocket. I think I'll race it this weekend at the Gorrick.

Apologies the photos are so poor, they were taken on my phone (the so-so camera being the one downside of my otherwise wonderful new E71) I will have to get some nice ones with the good camera.

Sam