If you're looking for pedigree, look no further – the man behind the brand, Yoshiaki Nagasawa, works out of a tiny workshop near Osaka, having returned there after being under the tutelage of legendary bicycle maker Ugo de Rosa. Everything he makes is custom – meaning, as well as meticulous care and attention given to every frame he produces, you'll get a frame that you know is a genuine one-off.
Nagasawa is stocked in London by Kinoko Cycles, starting at £1,900 for a frame; kinokocycles.com
