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, combined with Lewis Hamilton’s best helmets. We got started with a two-color pearl fade – Mercedes AMG Silver on top, fading down to Pearl Black Diamond – a striking colorway in itself that looks fast just standing still. Add the Mosaic Particulate layout in, and now you’re talking…
Technique: Particulate is our answer to riders looking for the classic “splatter paint” option, and our way of balancing chaos and control in the refined Mosaic way. The Two-Color fade is precise, and a crisp masking line delineates and contains the areas of the frame where the chaotic particulate effect is applied. Riffing off Lewis’ iconic helmets we used plenty of Ten Gallon Purple, Shock Yellow, Sea Foam and Racing Red on this Particulate layout to beautifully compliment & contrast the Silver & Black.
The Bike: The GT-1 iAR. Fast and fun on just about any surface. Geometry that more closely resembles a fast road bike than a gravel bike, the GT-1 iAR brings confident and stable handling on mixed terrain and the freedom to take absolutely any road you please regardless of it’s surface. Optimized around tires 32-40mm in size, the GT-1 iAR is the most versatile option in the Mosaic lineup.
The Build:
CADEX AR 35 Wheels & CADEX 32mm Classics Tires
CADEX Integrated Aero Handlebar/Stem
Shimano Dura Ace 9200 Groupset
CeramicSpeed OSPW RS & CeramicSpeed Bottom Bracket
