A builder focused on a rider’s perspective. What is the experience of being a cyclist combined with design and engineering? A custom builder in Boulder, Colo., who believes there is nothing to not love about riding bicycles.

In an effort to celebrate handmade work of the cycling realm, we asked visual documentarian, Justin Balog, set out to highlight some unique bike builders who, with their hands and their intriguing workshops, are making raw materials transform into the most amazing adventure tools.

The fifth builder highlight is Mosaic Cycles. Aaron Barcheck believes the rider is the centerpiece of a custom bike build using primarily titanium and steel. He and his team work to balance the aesthetics and performance of a bicycle to make something beautiful and unique.

See more in the series here.