We are on a roll with Mosaic lately, so here's another sweet build.
Kris's Mosaic RS-2 features True Temper OX Platinum tubing, ENVE 2.0 fork.
![IMG_0373](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0789/1647/files/blog_IMG_0373.jpg?3791756041576474874)
Custom geometry and paint are included with every Mosaic at Blacksmith Cycle.
![IMG_0383](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0789/1647/files/blog_IMG_0383-e1415464635465.jpg?16067298378220840456)
More build details, photos and wheel choices show up after the jump...
The little things do matter - precious build details and a jaw-dropping luscious paint job.
![IMG_0378](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0789/1647/files/blog_IMG_0378.jpg?902689244242394696)
The goods = Chris King headset hugs the Mosaic "Tree of Life" brass head badge.
![IMG_0375](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0789/1647/files/blog_IMG_0375.jpg?10561640982182128025)
We've been loving the new Fizik components almost as much as Aaron's welds.
![IMG_0384](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0789/1647/files/blog_IMG_0384.jpg?13718242144287502885)
Does made-by-hand-in-fucking-america mean anything to you? It does to us.
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Xentis Squad 7.5 clincher wheels and SRAM Force 22 do make a lovely combination.
The project…
Kris wanted a fun, smooth, durable race bike that was more unique than the BIG NAMES.
The results…
Another home-run from the Mosaic crew - a near-perfect steel bike, smartly equipped too.
The build details…
Frame: Mosaic RS-2 with standard headset and BSA BB
Fork: ENVE 2.0 carbon custom painted
Groupset: SRAM Force 22
Cockpit: Fizik R1 stem and carbon "bull" compact bar
Post: Fizik R1 Carbon 27.2
Wheels: Xentis Squad 7.5 pictured
Tires: Challenge Strada 25 mm pictured
Pedals: Mavic Zxellium SL
Cages: Arundle Stainless not pictured
Saddle: Fizik Arione R1
The Rating…
Yet again, Zero Fucks Given.
The real build - custom H Son Plus Archetypes with Continental GP 4-Seasons.
![IMG_1067](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0789/1647/files/blog_IMG_1067-e1416677152577.jpg?14683430308980253548)
For year-round riding, this bike is super smooth, yet still lively. Spacers for winter setup.
![IMG_1068](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0789/1647/files/blog_IMG_1068-e1416677194349.jpg?10697965573512695578)
Don't forget my name - Mosaic has many models, this one sees performance meet value.
![IMG_1072](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0789/1647/files/blog_IMG_1072-e1416677132798.jpg?449098678166763569)
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