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.
