The Kepler has been a staple of the brand BROTHER Cycles from Kent, UK for the past 8 years. We at BIKE PUNK are also very happy to have the BROTHER Cycles Kepler in our range as a 2023 version. The Kepler was designed by BROTHER Cycles with versatility in mind. The Kepler is the "Jack of all", the all-rounder among the gravel bikes. It doesn't matter whether it's a short or long daily commute to work on bad roads, to simply grind kilometers at the weekend or for your next bikepacking adventure, whether on the road or over gravel and sand - with the Kepler you are ready to master all tasks that stand before you. Objectively speaking, you really don’t need more bicycles! Kepler takes over everything!
The Kepler frameset of BROTHER Cycles is made from double butted 4130 chromoly steel, a functional tube that offers the perfect balance of comfort and durability. BROTHER Cycles also applied an ED coating under the paint to protect against corrosion. It's fully equipped for front and rear racks, fenders, and has three bottle mount positions if you're loading for a longer trip. The fork also now features triple cage mounts on the fork blades.
For this year 2023, the Brother Cycles brand is expanding the range of colors of its Kepler and brings the frameset in a radiant and classic gold Color.
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Model: Kepler Frameset 2023
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Colors: Gunmetal Gray
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Tubing: 4130 Chromoly steel - double-butted main triangle, ED coated
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Brake compatibility: flat mount, 160mm max rotor size
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Rear Dropouts: 12x142mm TA (included)
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Seat post diameter: 27.2mm
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Seat clamp diameter: 30mm (included)
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Headset: 1 1/8˝ threadless steerer/headset (not included)
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Front derailleur clamp diameter: 28.6mm
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Chainring clearance: up to 52-39-30t triple, 50-34t double, 48t single
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Bottom bracket shell: BSA
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Tyre clearance: up to 700x45c or 650x48c
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Fork: 4130 Chromoly unicrown fork - 300mm steerer, 12x100mm TA (included)
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Frame weight: 2.25kg (Framesize: 56cm)
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Fork Weight: 1.19kg (uncutted)
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Tested to ISO 4210 standard
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Sizes: 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
The Kepler can run either 700c or 650b wheels and has clearance for 700c x 45 or 650b x 48 tyres to keep you stable when the going gets tough. The frame is constructed from double butted 4130 chromoly steel, a functional tubing which provides the perfect balance of comfort and durability and we’ve applied an ED coating under the paint to protect against corrosion. It’s fully equipped to fit front and rear racks, mudguards and has three bottle mount positions if you’re loading up for a longer trip. To add to its bikepacking credentials the 2022 Kepler now features triple cage mounts on its unicrown steel fork.
In 2019 a Kepler placed 3rd in the inaugural GBDURO bikepacking endurance race – a 2,000km mixed terrain race from Land’s End to John O’Groats in the UK.
