Brother Cycles Mr Wooden Green Metallic - Frameset

Mr Wooden is an all-purpose frameset from Brother Cycles – a modern randonneur, a gravel bike, and a tourer that isn’t afraid to hit the trails. It’s suited to any kind of cycling where the experience, rather than the destination, is the goal. Mr Wooden can simply be whatever you want it to be. The frameset is designed for a 650B quick-release wheel (tyre clearance up to 50 mm), with rim brakes and a low/mid-trail fork. With a pair of nice cantilever or V-brakes, you get good stopping power and a lighter bike compared to disc brakes. Some would also argue that rim brakes are easier to maintain and service when needed. They’re also aesthetically pleasing to anyone with a retro heart.

The frame is made from double-butted 4130 CrMo, a functional material that offers the perfect balance of performance and durability. An ED coating has been applied beneath the paint to protect against corrosion. Mr Wooden is fully equipped to fit front and rear racks, mudguards, and three bottle cages of any size. You can go all-in on vintage by mounting shifters on the down tube, or use cable stops for modern groupsets. The fork is designed to handle a little extra weight if you’d like to carry a randonneur bag on a front rack, or perhaps a low-rider rack.

*Note that you need 650B (584 mm) rims with a braking surface, such as Velo Orange Voyager. Velocity also makes nice rims. We’d be happy to build a set of wheels for you!