Pre-Order - Brother Cylces - Mr. Wooden - Metallic Brown - Frameset

Notes: This is a pre-order. Framesets are expected to arrive in September. PreOrders are final, no return or refunds. From Brother: Mr Wooden is a modern randonneur, a gravel bike, a tourer that isn't afraid to venture off-road. How you build it - and where you take it - is entirely up to you. The frameset is designed around 650b quick-release wheels, with clearance for tyres up to 650b x 50, rim brakes and a low-mid trail fork up front. Why rim brakes, you might ask? Some will argue they're easier to maintain and more reliable than discs; what we know for certain is that they allow us to create a lighter frame that's super comfortable, flexible and fast – designed for those long days in the saddle when you're not quite sure where you'll end up. As well as the positive effect on ride quality, the decision to stick with rim brakes – along with a threaded bottom bracket, 1 1/8" headset and quick-release dropouts – also allows for the recycling of classic components that still have plenty of miles left in them. A middle finger to the throwaway culture we live in today. And, as you can see from the build featured above, old and new come together beautifully – a classically styled bike with the benefits of modern technology. For this latest version we've given Mr Wooden a bit of a refresh, with a new metallic brown paintjob, hand-drawn branding and a metal headbadge. Small details that suit Mr Wooden perfectly. Features Frame tubing: 4130 chromoly double-butted main triangle, ED coated Brake compatibility: cantilever or v-brake Rear Dropouts: 132.5mm quick release (130mm or 135mm hub compatible) Seat post diameter: 27.2mm Headset: 1 1/8" threadless. EC34/28.6 upper, EC34/30 lower (not included) Front derailleur clamp diameter: 28.6mm Bottom bracket shell: 68mm bottom bracket, ISO threaded Maximum tyre clearance: 650b x 50mm Fork: Lugged flat crown, quick release with mudguard and rack mounts 3 sets bottle cage mounts on all sizes Rear rack and mudguard mounts Chainring clearance: up to 50-39-30t triple, 52-36t double, 48t single Frame weight (medium): 2.0kg Fork weight (uncut steerer): 1.1kg Manufacturer Information Brother Cycles Ltd Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Rd, Faversham, ME13 8XZ United Kingdom info@brothercycles.com +44 84 5900 6774