At the top of any self-respecting serious road cyclist’s wish list, Parlee’s top of the range Z-Zero is a full custom frame, 100% made to order. Professional touches include bladder-moulded carbon tubes specifically matched to the individual rider, an integrated seatpost and it’s available with either disc or rim brakes. The Massachusetts-based manufacturer has only been building bikes for just over a decade, but Parlee has built up a seriously sound reputation, and if you want to go faster than the speed of light, you need this bike.

Price: £6,799
More info: www.parleecycles.com