Bike Check: Benoît-Joseph (BJ)’s Brother Allday
Back from the woods
As time goes by, the way you cycle evolves and so does your taste in bikes. This is what happens when someone coming straight from mountain biking decides to move into the city and needs the ultimate fun commuter: A clean build based on the delightful Brother Cycle Allday, a “do it all” track frame we discussed in the first episode of the podcast. his city reaper is perfectly fine on the Parisian pavement, meaning It’d also be a nifty tool on gravel roads and single tracks. Let’s see what makes it such an easy ride.
The Bother Allday is an affordable option if you’re on the hunt for a track frame that can fit big tires. Especially if you live in Europe, you can expect a retail price of around €500 with shipping. A good deal if you ask me!
Apart from the flamboyant copper frame, it’s all black. Because black is simple and who doesn’t like simplicity? Let’s start with the now quite popular Nitto bullmoose bar on top of one of my favorite parts: Mash’s lens spacers! The Nitto Bullmoose bars are so comfy! Even if quite heavy, they make up for it by achieving a smooth look that will definitely fit most steel frames. Add to this a Hope headset to grab those extra MTB vibes. All of these parts tie the clean and functional cockpit together. On a more “rubbery” note... Hard to not notice the pair of hefty Gravel Kings EXT Plus in the 38c variant, resting on a pair of HplusSon Archetype laced to MentalBMX track hubs. A classic but solid wheelset choice, and practical as well since BJ decided to run free gear for his daily use but always with the option to switch to fixed when he needs that extra dose of spice. The Pelago commuter is, as its name indicates, a good and solid commuting rack. A good choice for a daily but don’t be too concerned about the weight since they tend to be on the heavy side. (One full kilo in total!)
Detailed Parts List
Frameset Brother Allday 2020
Chainring and Cog Sram Omnium 48T chainring, Kronos x Courage 17T Extralight Aluminium Cog
Crank Sram Omnium
Seatpost and Saddle Thomson Elite, Brooks C17 Cambium
Stem and Handlebar Nitto Fairweather Bullmoose B903R
Wheels MentalBMX hubs laced to HplusSon Archetypes
Tires Panaracer Gravelking EXT Plus 700x38
Accessories Pelago x Commuter large rack
Brakes Shimano Deore v-brakes
Overall a very nice build with some quality parts on it. Building a commuter that can be practical and stylish in every possible way, is a fun challenge. While building the ultimate fast track bike has certainly its own measure of fun, taking your time is a more relaxed way to enjoy the city. More questions about this bike? What about asking BJ directly? Here is his Instagram : @bj_grange
