Brother Cycles Big Bro 1x12 Benjamin

Robust ‘Big Bro’ build for touring and bikepacking: a sturdy steel frame, powerful SRAM DB8 brakes, precise Shimano XT 1×12 gear system and durable DT-Swiss or Remerx wheelsets. Ergonomic Ergotec handlebars ensure comfort over long distances. Choose between Vittoria Agarro or Surly ExtraTerrestrial tyres – both tubeless-ready and ideal for challenging tours.
Size: M

Colour: black

Specification – Brother Cycles Big Bro

Complete bike with luggage rack (excluding accessories), built to your specifications.

Frame

Brother Cycles Big Bro
Sturdy steel frame for adventure cycling and bikepacking, compatible with 29" wheels.
Ideal for long tours, heavy loads, wide tyres and maximum stability.

Cockpit & contact points

• Stem: Procraft 6°, 50–70 mm
• Headset: Ritchey Comp
• Handlebars: Ergotec 780 mm, 31.8 mm
  → ergonomic hand position, excellent control, noticeably greater comfort on long rides

or Surly Moloko + €50

• Grips: Ergotec, black – customised
  → comfortable for touring and long rides
• Saddle: as required
• Seatpost: Ergotec 30.6 × 400 mm

→ Sturdy, comfortable and reliable contact points for bikepacking and long tours.

Brakes

SRAM DB8
Brake discs 180 / 180 mm→ powerful braking performance even with a heavy load and on long descents

Drivetrain – 1×12

• Crankset: Deo FCM61001, 175 mm, 32T
• Cassette: Deo CSM7200, 12-speed, 10–51
• Shift lever: Shimano XT 12-speed
• Rear derailleur: Shimano XT RDM8100 12-speed

→ Wide gear range for steep climbs and heavy luggage.

Wheels

• Rims: DT Swiss 1900 Spline 29 × 30 mm
• Hubs: DT Swiss Boost 12×148

or

Remerx WSR 622 × 38 mm (-€100)

→ extremely sturdy, designed for heavy loads – ideal for bikepacking and expeditions.

Tyres (selection)

Option 1:
Vittoria Agarro MTB Trail 4C TNT 60–622 / 29×2.4
→ versatile, comfortable, excellent grip on gravel and forest tracks, tubeless-ready → ideal for bikepacking on mixed terrain

Option 2 (+€50):
Surly ExtraTerrestrial 29×2.5
→ extremely robust, durable, high puncture protection, tubeless-ready→ perfect for heavy loads and long expeditions

Accessories: NG Sports Masalah luggage rack, rear, 26–29–4.0", folding function (included in price) (here)
Lights: Option

Pedals: Option

USB power supply: b&m USB power supply ( optional)
Stable 5V output for USB devices