Billy’s Special

NAHBS Mosaic titanium custom bikes

In case you haven’t noticed from everyone’s NAHBS coverage, there was a lot of Mosaic at the show similar to the number of S-Works at your local crit. 

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One of the most talked about Mosaic with a red to silver fade at the SRAM booth

Seriously, there was enough to do a whole NAHBS gallery on just the Mosaics. I almost did.

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There was one that didn’t get much buzz though. Our friend Billy got engaged this past fall and he commissioned a custom Mosaic as an engagement gift for his partner in crime, Beth.

It’s a custom RT2 650B built around a SRAM Force 1×11 drivetrain plus a heavy dosage of parts from Paul Component and White Industries throughout. As a matter of fact, Paul handmade a pair of titanium rings for the couple. There are also three bottle mounts for those long trips in the woods and since it’s a Mosaic, it has sweet black paint with pink trim  and a dash of glitter.

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An understated, yet extremely durable and U.S. made White Industries crankset

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Buttery smooth White Industries headset will last for years to come

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Paul Component Klamper mechanical disc brake for the braking moments

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Don't mind the dust on the frame, but this RT2 utilizes a full-length housing for its rear disc brake

How about that for an engagement gift?

NAHBS Mosaic RT-2 650b titanium custom bikes  Billy's special
B & B // B &B stands for Billy Beth Bed & Breakfast, a special ride conversation, aka long term imaginary retirement planning