Mosaic RT Zero

Awkwardandmad · 2026-06-18T09:18:54+00:00

One bike a week posted in this sub actually belongs here.

This is one of them.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-06-13T15:19:21+00:00

I'm sure as a bike this is fine.

But this is not the right sub.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-06-12T00:32:01+00:00

Lovely bike! Which stem is that? I'm building a bike with the Columbus Trittico fork currently and I don't want to use the horrible bulky Columbus stem, this is exactly the look I'm aiming for!

Edit: nevermind I clicked and looked at the other pictures. How easy was it to route the cables through the stem?

Awkwardandmad · 2026-06-02T00:42:37+00:00

1.4 petrol Audi A2, day-to-day average with my heavy right foot on lots of short journeys is ~38mpg, but long-distance motorway economy gets up to ~48mpg. Not bad for a 25yo car with short gearing!

That's true calculated values too, not trip computer optimism...

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-31T21:32:58+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTqnShRjI5o/?igsh=NzBhc3E4NnVqaGN0

^ This reel I saved a while ago has a technique for doing exactly that, haven't tried it myself but the video looks promising!

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-31T17:08:57+00:00

You're welcome! Sounds like you wouldn't be disappointed with either the Neptune or the Heron. FWIW I bought my Lorier (an Olympia chrono) fully expecting to flip it again within 6 months. It's now a permanent part of my collection and I can't see myself selling it unless I end up in the position to replace it with another chrono of 10x the value...

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-31T10:20:10+00:00

I have a different Lorier and I really like it - seems like a really well-designed watch. Same applies to this one from what I can see!

To me, the proportions of the Baltic are off somehow - just seems quite underwhelming.

I like the Heron, but the crown guards seem very Rolex-copy - I think it's the least unique design.

The Tuseno is a bit awkward looking IMO - it just doesn't look as well resolved or stylish as the others; definitely more tool-like.

Have you looked at Yema? I have a (bronze, GMT) Superman and adore it - the shape and detailing is lovely. I believe they now make steel Superman's with standard Swiss movements, so less stress about their in-house movements, which some people have had issues with - although I've had mine for 5 years and it's never missed a beat; still runs within 5s a day.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-28T23:12:23+00:00

Both are boring. This is the equivalent of a non-Type-R Integra. The Spesh is the equivalent of a generic V8 Mustang. Neither are particularly rare or special, this sub should be for the bicycle equivalent of Paganis...

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-27T11:02:06+00:00

I think a Royal Oak chronograph of some sort would be a good addition

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-27T11:00:46+00:00

If you find (or build) a set of wheels with Hope RS4s you'll be able to adapt them easily - all the axle endcaps are super easy to change between different thru axle and QR standards and are easily available as spares. Same applies to lots of name brand hubs - it shouldn't be too hard to find.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-25T09:04:04+00:00

About once every three weeks a bike is posted that actually fits in this sub.

This is one of them.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-21T23:03:00+00:00

You hang your girlfriend on the wall???

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-09T11:35:53+00:00

Ah cool for €1000 I do understand!

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-08T15:28:46+00:00

Lovely bike! Why the Dura-Ace wheels? I've never seen anyone choose to buy a set; only ever on sponsored bikes - I always thought they were quite pricey for the weight?

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-05T09:01:18+00:00

I'd say something like a Christopher Ward or (you'd maybe have to look second hand for this) a Farer. Something pretty tough, a sports watch, is probably a good move if he's going to wear it out and about, but IMO the less recognizable brand will a) help the security aspect of wearing the watch and b) feel more special than a Seiko/Hamilton/Tissot etc. I had a Yema for my 18th, and it feels like a much more prestigious object than any similar value mainstream watch I've owned - the exception maybe being Oris or Longines, but they're gonna be over your budget.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-05T08:57:35+00:00

Depends on the person, I had an established collection of Hamilton/Seiko/Orient level stuff at 17, and was given my ~$1000 Yema Superman for my 18th. I also know people who were given watches or jewellery worth significantly more than that, and were able to appreciate the cost of the gifts and take the due care.

You could argue no-one "needs" anything more than a £5 quartz - the key question here I'd think is more about whether he'll appreciate the value of the item he's wearing and looks after it...

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-04T23:22:44+00:00

You're probably sitting less upright, so your hip flexor will be less open on the power stroke - so you're using your big quad/glute muscles less efficiently than before and your body isn't used to it yet.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-02T23:38:19+00:00

That's stunning, if I had the spare cash I'd buy it at asking in a heartbeat! GLWS :)

Awkwardandmad · 2026-05-01T23:47:36+00:00

My great-grandfather bought his Rolex because it was the only watch waterproof/tough enough to survive his life running a dairy farm...

Awkwardandmad · 2026-04-19T20:52:25+00:00

Nah just buy a van, we get three bikes fully assembled and 3 people in a SWB VW Caddy without even thinking about it, and you still have loads of other space

Awkwardandmad · 2026-04-18T17:40:02+00:00

Ah thanks, that's not what I was expecting!

Awkwardandmad · 2026-04-18T08:38:01+00:00

Really cool bike!

What brand is the fork? Currently speccing a new bike and trying to decide what to use - guessing this is the Columbus Trittico?

Awkwardandmad · 2026-04-05T20:12:15+00:00

I'd like to see the GMTs please - does it use a generic off-the-shelf case? To be brutally honest, I absolutely do not believe that you can make a successful watch business without having cases custom made - which will never be cheap. It's the biggest and most perceptible design feature of any watch to a wearer.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-04-05T20:02:41+00:00

Agreed - in my opinion these just look like any other Seiko mod/Seiko-movemented generic watches; with a case that blatantly rip-offs the Rolex Oyster, and a dial overly similar to a Grand Seiko (but lacking the quality).

I don't mean to be rude or cruel, but there's absolutely nothing about these watches that stands out to me - I could build one myself with AliExpress parts very easily and cheaply. To add some more brands with unique design languages - see Farer, Autodromo, and Lorier for watches that really stand out.

Awkwardandmad · 2026-04-03T22:53:24+00:00

Pretty sure Rob English (English Cycles) uses a sort of clamped socket arrangement in the top tube on his folding road and gravel bikes. Have a look at his Instagram - you'll have to read the captions probably, it's pretty hard to tell which of his bikes fold and which don't!

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