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Level 1 vs. Level 2: Which One is Right for You?

Modern cycling is full of choices—road, mountain, gravel, all-road—each with its own appeal. On top of that, different price points and build levels add another layer of decision-making. In the Mosaic lineup, we offer our models in both a Level 1 and Level 2 option, each with its own rider-driven features and priorities. Let’s break […]

CX to Gravel: Ben Frederick Talks Bikes, Tactics and Transitioning Between Disciplines

Mosaic Team Rider Ben Frederick spent his winter racing World Cup cyclocross in Europe as part of his ProjectLeadLap campaign. But now it’s February, and while #CrossIsComing, there’s a lot of racing between now and then. Ben will be putting his Mosaic(s) to the test in a variety of U.S.-based gravel events. Turns out, drop […]

RT-1 ITR: A Road Bike for Everything

Our back yard here in Boulder, Colorado is a paradise for road rides. France has smooth ribbons of tarmac winding through the Alps into the stratosphere. Kansas offers endless gravel roads stretching to the horizon. In Boulder, you get it all—seamlessly connected. Paved climbs turn to dirt descents, forgotten backroads lead to new adventures, and […]

New Artist Series #6 Colorway: Jack’s GT-1 i45 Scale in LAVA

If you were to gaze into the smoldering maw of an active volcano, it would look a lot like Jack’s GT-1 i45 in our latest Artist Series #6 colorway: Lava. With a metallic base coat of fiery orange and golden yellows accented by randomly applied Scale patterns of smoky grey and black, this bike is […]

Gravel vs. All Road: Choosing the Right Bike

It’s not just the dirt, it’s how you choose to ride it. In a few short years, riding drop bars with big tires on surfaces other than asphalt has gone from a fringe cycling discipline to the main event. Whether you’re scrolling through race results, bikepacking blogs, or your Strava feed, gravel is what’s happening. […]

The Mosaic Factory Sale

Your chance to snag a Mosaic at a great price! We’re making room for new builds and a refreshed demo fleet, so we’re offering up a selection of brand-new, never-ridden show bikes, along with some lightly ridden, but well-maintained demo bikes. You’ll find models in various sizes, build specs, and price points. Bikes are sold […]

Artist Series Scale – Pick a Favorite

Designed, prototyped, and painted by Mosaic founder Aaron Barcheck, Scale is a creative and unique spin on the Knockout Layout using a randomized, stamped paint technique. Scale marks the sixth edition of the Mosaic Artist Series and features a cohesive mix of colorful chaos with each variation. Scale is available in 8 unique colorways, with the […]

The Logistics of a UCI World Cup Cyclocross Race Day

Bike racing at the highest level is way more than just training, pinning on a number and going hard on race day. Properly planning and nailing the details can make or break a weekend, and for a self-supported pro with a day job like our own Team Mosaic Rider Ben Frederick, the preparation and logistics […]

2024 in Review – Unforgettable Adventures with Mosaic Cycles

It may sound cliche, but 2024 was a year of many ups and downs. The biggest success of the season, as well as my entire cycling career, was undoubtedly the victory at the U.S. Gravel Nationals. But it was also a year of challenges, bad luck, and all the other usual complications. In this article […]

Short Track Gravel… Wait, what?

Long Format Gravel Racing Season has wrapped up and the much-anticipated ‘Short Track Gravel’ season is already well underway. Some riders still call it cyclocross, we’re not sure why? Anyway we caught up with former Single Speed “Cyclocross” National Champion, World Cup racer and Mosaic Cycles “Pro” Ben Frederick to see what he’s been up […]

Made in America – A National Champion’s GT-1 i45

A machine Made in America, fit for a US national champion. When Brennan Wertz crossed the line in Gering, NE on September 8th establishing himself as the 2024 Elite Men’s Gravel National Champion, our race against the clock was only just beginning. With the 2024 season finale, The Big Sugar Classic under 6 weeks away, […]

UCI Gravel World Championships – Brennan’s GT-1 i45

Brennan Wertz is set to lead Team USA this weekend in Belgium at the UCI Gravel World Championships. It’s his second go around at UCI Gravel Worlds, after being selected for the team in 2023 and making the trip to race in Italy last fall. With a classics-style, Flanders course on tap, Brennan has his […]

Bikes of MADE: Aaron’s Gone Fishin’ GT-2X

Show Bike #4 – Gone Fishin’. Aaron Barcheck’s GT-2X is a big tire, big adventure seeking machine. Inspired by the woods and the waters of the Colorado high country, this titanium adventure bike is the perfect companion for some ramblin’. Fitted out with a completely custom frame bag set from the very best to do […]

Post-Gravel Nationals Win, Pre-Gravel Worlds Bike Talk with Brennan Wertz

Mosaic pro Brennan Wertz recently stormed to a huge win at the USAC Gravel National Championships in Gering, Nebraska. We caught up with him and talked bikes before he heads off to his next big race: Gravel Worlds in Flanders. Mosaic: Congrats on a big win at Nationals! Obviously, your setup worked out well. How […]

Bikes of MADE: Nightshift Scale RT-1 ITR

Show Bike #3, and another addition to the Scale lineup… Nightshift. Artist Series colorways tend to be loud and attention grabbing so for this one, we flipped the script. From afar, it looks like a black bike. Get closer though, and you might find yourself continuing to find new details the longer you stare. Inspiration: […]

Bikes of MADE: Mark’s Silverstone GT-1 iAR

For our second MADE Show bike, fast cars provided the necessary inspriration to put together a blazing fast GT-1 iAR. In the world of fast cars, there’s nowhere better to look than Formula One… As everyone has their loyalties, the Mercedes AMG F1 color palette kicked things off. Inspiration: The Mercedes AMG Formula 1 car, […]

Bikes of MADE: Liz Barcheck’s UltraViolet Scale RT-1 ITR

Show bikes are hard. We usually have way too many ideas and the challenge is how to land on the right ones and then pull everything together in time. For this year’s Made Show Bike lineup we wanted to showcase the depth of options available in our Artist Series, starting with my partner Liz’s RT-1 […]

Mosaic 15th Anniversary Two Tone Kit Launch

They say that good things come to those who wait… Well,for those of you who’ve waited patiently to get your hands on a Mosaic kit year after year, well, you’re finally in luck! As part of our 15th Anniversary party, we’re stoked to launch a new kit in partnership with Giordana. You’ve got a small […]

Adventure Journal – Breaking in my new GT-1 i45

The season is well underway and recently I received my brand new Mosaic GT-1 i45 gravel bike. Since the folks at Above Category built up the bike and friend/photographer Jim Merithew shot NewBikeDay photos, this bike and I have been on some serious adventures. It’s all been a bit of a blur recently, springing from […]

In Partnership With The Small Monsters Project

As Ben puts it, “Hard Things Are Hard… And It’s Okay”. Ben Frederick takes those words to heart, and that concept sits at the core of The Small Monsters Project Foundation – a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the stigma around mental health challenges and to provide education and resources around concussion. Since […]

Photo Journal: A Dang Good Time in The Mid South

Last weekend, the Mosaic crew loaded up the van and pointed it East towards the red dirt roads of Stillwater, Oklahoma. We had ourselves a blast, saw old friends, made new ones, drank some beers, ate too much pizza… You know the drill. It was the Mid South Gravel weekend, and here’s how it went […]

SRAM UDH & Transmission Compatibility is here.

If you’ve been paying attention to the mountain bike world, then you likely know that just a few short months ago SRAM not-so-quietly launched their latest drivetrain innovation – Transmission. The Transmission (T-Type) drivetrain is anchored around one absolutely critical feature – Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) compatibility. The T-Type derailleur ditches the conventional derailleur hanger […]

Adventure Journal : An Unforgettable Year Aboard My Trusty Mosaic GT-1 iAR

At the end of 2022, I had numerous meetings and conversations with Mark and Aaron at Mosaic about the upcoming year. We were all thrilled to be working together, planning out a busy year, and looking forward to formalizing a very unique and special collaboration. After nailing down the nuts and bolts of our partnership […]

Adventure Journal: Allan Shaw’s 6 months on a GT-2X

On January 9th this year I stopped in at Vatio bike shop in Mexico City to pick up one of the most exciting deliveries I have ever received. My brand new Mosaic GT-2X with a custom build and paint job was finally here, and it was even more beautiful than I was expecting. The main […]

GT-1 or GT-2?

Gravel Decisions You’ve decided to embrace the gravel cycling trend, and now it’s time to figure out which bike is right for you. Our GT-1 and GT-2 framesets may share some geometry characteristics, but underneath, they’re very different machines. Both framesets are available in two different configurations, Allroad and Gravel 45, which if you’re curious […]

Three Reasons Why You Want a Made to Order Frame

If you want a bike that’s completely perfect for you, something that’s one of a kind, it’s time to talk about Made to Order Mosaic frames. There are a host of reasons why people opt for a full-custom build. The great thing about a Made to Order frame is that it will do exactly what […]

Land Cruising : A collaboration with The Pro’s Closet & The Radavist.

When we were approached by The Pro’s Closet and The Radavist with an idea for a brand collaboration, whilst we were extremely excited about the prospect of working with such a talented team, we’ll be totally honest, at first we were a little hesitant and unsure what to say… At first glance, it seems like […]

Adventure Journal: YOLOmites5000

You Only Live Once. Ride Bikes A Lot. And In Beautiful Places. Chris Case is a journalist, adventurer, and founder of Alter Exploration, guiding cyclists on transformative journeys in some of the world’s most spectacular locations, including the Dolomites, Iceland, Piedmont Alps, and Colorado. Formerly, he was the managing editor of VeloNews magazine and the […]

Bike Check – Brennan’s Fully Integrated GT-1 AR

A GT-1 AR built specifically around ENVE’s Integrated Cockpit, making this a big tire road bike for going fast on all sorts of terrain. Rounded out with Lightweight Pfadfinder EVO’s and Dura Ace 9200, this monster of a build by Above Category leaves no stone unturned. Like what you see? Stay tuned for more coming […]

Adventure Journal: All Roads in Colombia

The Idea: We’ve talked about riding bikes in Colombia for years, its been quickly creeping its way up to the top of our list of destinations to visit and rid. With the feeling COVID is mostly in the rearview mirror, this seemed like the time to do the things we’ve always talked about doing. Our […]

Batch Built. MT-2’s and GT-2 45’s delivered in 2-4 weeks.

Handbuilt bikes aren’t built with the press of a button. A lengthy lead time is a commonality in the world of handbuilt products, whether that be bicycles or otherwise. For a completely custom, “1-of-1” type product, a long lead time is entirely justifiable because if finished product will be unlike any other that came before […]

RT-1 ITR: Built For Any Road

Boulder, Colorado is the ultimate place for drop-bar bike riding … But we’re biased. Sure, some places have pure paved riding that’s a little better, with buttery smooth switchbacks and narrow roads. And we’ll concede that there are probably better locales for gravel riding — more remote, rugged, and vast. However, our hometown has literally […]

Unbound Gravel Bike Check – Mark’s GT-1 45

It’s Unbound Gravel time. Take a look at what we’re riding… Unbound Gravel, the event in Emporia, Kansas this upcoming weekend almost needs no introduction. Just in case this is the first you’ve heard of it, Unbound Gravel is a 200-mile dirt road/gravel race throughout the Flint Hills surrounding Emporia, Kansas. It has widely become […]

Adventure Journal – The Denali Highway

The Denali Highway is often referred to as one of the loneliest roads in America. A crafted blend of oversized internally double butted and thin walled straight gauge tubes make a responsive handling characteristic without losing the quality ride titanium frames are known for while keeping the weight as low as possible. As our flagship […]

Mosaic Cycles signs Brennan Wertz

Remember the time back in ’21 when we built a GT-1 45 for a then up-and-coming bike racer eager to try his hand at the highest level of gravel racing? Well, just to set the stage anyway, that bike racer is Brennan Wertz. We built Brennan that bike, he rode it literally once, and then […]

GT-1 45 & GT-2 45 Chainline Update

GT-1 45 & GT-2 45 : Gravel Chainline Our most popular framesets, the GT-1 45 and GT-2 45 are getting a little update. Starting today, by default, all GT-1 45 and GT-2 45’s will be built specifically for use with a gravel groupset/chainline. These groupsets include Shimano GRX, SRAM Force Wide, and all SRAM XPLR […]

Bike Check: Mark’s MidSouth Tractor Race Bike