Known for both steel and titanium beauties, building handmade titanium bicycles is Mosaic Cycles’ preference. Over the years, the company has introduced several models for road, gravel, and MTB. Now, the Boulder, Colorado builder announces a newly updated GT-1 in the GT-1 iAR Titanium All-Road bike.
This new iAR includes updated internal cable routing and increased, high-volume tire clearance. The GT-1 iAR utilizes an ENVE In-Route cockpit, and as a result, boasts a generous 40mm tire clearance but still keeps the legendary handling characteristics that Mosiac is known for.
As an All-Road bike, the GT-1 iAR has frame geometry that swings a little closer to a road bike. So, with the short-ish 425mm chainstay and the steeper head tube angle, it reads more like a road bike than a typical gravel bike setup. This allows the bike to deliver a fast, stable, and responsive ride with the added versatility of bigger tire clearance.
This new rig features a Mosiac double-butted titanium tube set. This tube set is specifically picked out for each rider and features the Mosaic’s “Made-To-Order” geometry. Creating a GT-1 iAR that fits each rider’s specific requirements, and handling preferences, is what Moaic’s Made-To-Order is all about.
Putting the GT-1 iAR Through its Paces
Above Catagory’s founder, Chad Nordwall has been putting the GT-1 iAR to the test. He’s been finding reasons to get out and log some big winter miles. “When I started this project, what I wanted was a purpose-built winter rain bike to put big road tires and fenders on for riding in inclement weather,” Nordwall says.
He continues, “However, after building up my GT-1 iAR and taking it for a short shakeout ride I can already tell that this bike is going to be right at the front of the garage to be taken out on all my biggest rides. That being said, I’m still going to beat on it all winter.“
Mosaic GT-1 iAR Stock Geometry
GT-1 iAR Retail and Frame Features
Retail: $ 8,300 for the Frameset Module: (frame, fork, ENVE Integrated Stem, ENVE seatpost, and ENVE Integrated Headset)
*As with any Made-To-Order 1- Level Moaic frameset, the GT-1 iAR is available exclusively through a Mosaic Dealer. It carries a 6-8 week lead time.
