Masateru Yasuda
Japan
Designer, Bicycle frame builder and Painter Born in Osaka in 1973. After Osaka University of Arts, started making a wooden bicycle while teaching at the university in 1999. Moved to Italy for learning traditional manufacturing. And made competition bicycles for Tour de France at Sanpatrignano, worked at ZULLO Tiziano bike studio in Veneto and design work for other bicycle companies. Returned to Japan in 2012 and set up an atelier in Nagano. Responsible for design and painting requested by domestic and foreign bicycle manufacturers and customers. 2019 invited builder for North America Handmade Bike Show. Access Masateru Yasuda Newsroom
Featured Designs
Masateru Yasuda
Wooden Bicycle
Moccle is focused on the earthquake resistance of traditional Japanese wooden houses and used wood as the main material. A hybrid material combining wood and carbon fibre is used to balance flexibility and strength. By minimising functions and developing comfort and fun rather than speed, Moccle is not only a tool for mobility, but also a part of the interior that can be displayed in the living room.
A' Bicycle Design Award - Golden (2023) - Access Masateru Yasuda Wooden Bicycle Press Kit