Brother Cycles Mr Wooden Lilac Metallic - Frameset

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

The frame is made from double-butted 4130 CrMo, a functional material that provides the perfect balance between performance and durability. An ED coating has been applied beneath the paint to protect against corrosion. Mr Wooden is fully equipped to accommodate front and rear racks and mudguards, and can take three bottle cages of any size. You can go all the way with the vintage look and mount shifters on the down tube, or use the cable stops for modern groupsets. The fork is designed to handle a little extra weight if you want to ride with a randonneur bag on the front rack, or why not 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 wheels for you!