June 3 is an international world bicycle day to highlight the importance of the two-wheeled wonders that changed the world and is currently making a huge comeback with the COVID 19 pandemic and full swing. These days people are opting for healthier lifestyle choices and fewer hours spent on a bus. Some have resorted to good old fashioned bicycles because finances have become tight and fuel is expensive. Others want to avoid any form of public transportation. And then some have always just enjoyed being in the saddle Italy has seen more than 540,000 bicycles being sold over the last few months. And places like London, New York, Berlin, Paris and Milan are coming up with plans to free up street space for the exclusive use of cyclists, even if it's just at certain times during the week. Welcome to the factic world the place where future billionaires come to get inspired. If you're not subscribed yet you're missing out. Let's hit the road a log series on some of the most expensive bicycles in the world.
Number 10: Aston Martin 177 factor cycle $40,000
Our first ride is on the bicycle version of an Aston Martin. This limited edition bicycle launched in 2012, in conjunction with factor bikes and was available for $40,000. But as the name reveals only 77 were produced. The bike has been described as the most technologically advanced bike and features a data logging system that provides the rider with performance feedback, anything from speed to altitude, rate of power and climb as well as the GPS system. The bike also captures biometric data measurements like heart rate, respiration rate and body temperature. Each bike is custom made for the rider comes in seven classic Aston Martin colours has hand stitching on the handlebars and seat plenty of carbon fibre and front and rear LED. It took seven members 14 days to complete each bike before it was delivered to us. Very lucky rider.Number 9: Mountain to luxury gold collection $46,000
If you thought 77 bikes were exclusive then the Montana luxury gold collection will up the exclusivity factor enormously. Only 10 of these exclusive bicycles were made by Italian bike maker montaged. The bike has four main areas gold leaf wood, Swarovski crystals and the Python. There's a 24 karat gold leaf covering the frame and certain components of the bike. Hardwood walnut was used to make the pedal supports and high-quality wood was used for the anterior and posterior fenders, which is further covered by Elm lacquered leaves. So we're all ski makes a grand appearance with 11,000 stones adorning the bike and the seat and handlebars are covered in Brazilian ball python leather.
Number 8: chrome hearts survey low $60,000
You can usually pick up our survey low p for TT for around $6,000 There's so why the huge price tag on the Chrome hearts Cervelo? Well, it's a perfect collaboration between high-end fashion and a bike brand that's been in business for more than two decades. Chrome hearts has retail locations all around the world and is a high-end brand selling anything from jewellery and clothing to furniture and eyewear. And then in 2010, they added bicycles to their list. This limited edition bike had leather, precious metals and rhinestones. In fact, it feels like we're referring to a leather jacket instead of a $60,000 bicycle. Cycling on this beauty would feel like riding on a piece of expensive artwork on second thought, you know, it's probably better off hanging out in your living room than riding out in the open.
Number 7: Trek madona seven diamond $75,000
Weighing only eight and a half kilogrammes. This little stunner was made in collaboration with Nike track bikes artists Lenny Futura and jeweller Alan Friedman. This one of a kind bike was made shortly after Lance Armstrong had won his seven Tour de France breaking yet another world record. We'll skip the obvious discrepancies about that statement because back in 2005 we all believed it to be true. The bike featured 100 white diamonds a 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond seven plaque with seven one-carat yellow diamonds. The bikes sold at auction for $75,000 and on the way a bike that shifted a lot of gears when it was discovered that real butterfly wings were used and it's designed to stay with us.Number 6: all Romani Oh crystal edition gold bike $103,700
When this beauty was released in 2008, it held the title of the most expensive bicycle in the world. Every part of the bike you can see is plated with 24 karat gold. Created by Scandinavian design company Armonia. The bike is handmade and adorned with 600 Swarovski crystals. They only built 10 of them and each bike has leather-wrapped handles and a Brooks leather saddle Romani I translated means preoccupied. with gold and their goal is to use 24 karat gold in their product designed creating art and giving the discerning buyer The Very Best of their product of choice in this case the Romagna crystal edition gold bike. The first sale of this bike was said to be purchased by a man in London who displayed it on his wall. Truthfully though it's safer there than on any streets. We all need a team of bodyguards to safeguard your every mile.Number 5: Cars trek moto $160,000
Enter Lance Armstrong once again and this time we've upped the price tag to $160,000 American pop artist cause designed this spike and you can see his well-known cartoon style teeth on the bodywork. It was launched in association with the LIVESTRONG Foundation in 2009. And Armstrong uses this bike in his daily cycling routine, so you can well believe it has all the bells and whistles. The bike matched $160,000 at auction with all proceeds going toward the LIVESTRONG Foundation, which is Armstrong founded in 1997, the foundation aims to unite, inspire and empower people affected by cancer, of which he himself is a survivor.
Number 4: Track Yoshimoto Nora $200,000
This is more a piece of art than a bicycle as seen by the artwork contribution of renowned Japanese artists. Yoshimoto Nora this custom-built time trial bike sold at auction for $200,000. The bike was written by Lance Armstrong during the 18th stage of the 2009 Tour de France. creator of Yoshimoto nara used carbon fibre for the frame, making it incredibly lightweight and able to reach ridiculous speeds. It was specially designed for extreme racing and competitions. A quick FYI while we still have Lance Armstrong in the picture, like any competition of this nature, there is always a scandal or two taking place but perhaps not as brazen as during the 1904 Tour de France where the winner and three runners up were disqualified after allegedly you Using trains during the race
Number 3: 24 karat gold men's racing bike $393,000
Gold for the win when you purchase this 24 karat gold racing bike by gold Genie based in London with stores in the UAE gold Genie had they are a house team of customization artisans create this bespoke bicycle. The bike has diamonds and a limited edition Sammarco suede saddle and SSR for racing tires. Gold Jeanie have an array of gold plated products available and those with limitless budgets can indulge in 24 karat gold roses 24 karat gold champagne bottle stoppers even 24 karat gold game consoles. Gold genie is hoping to add more bespoke bicycles to their collection with animal skins and leather finishes. But that hasn't come to fruition as of yet. If you'd like to learn some more about why these gold plated items are so pricey, watch our video why is gold so expensive?
Number 2: Track a butterfly Madona $500,000
There's no denying that this bike is beautiful but PETA was horrified at the design because hundreds of real butterfly wings were used in the carbon frame, labelling the bike a horrific barbarity. Despite that the bike sold at auction for $500,000. The bike was written by Lance Armstrong during the 2009 Tour de France and was created to celebrate Armstrong returned to cycling after surviving cancer. He managed to finish third that year, but like all Armstrong's titles, they don't exist in the Tour de France world anymore. The bike came about when Bono lead singer of YouTube approached English artists Damien Hirst, to create this unique ride. Lance Armstrong and Bono are both huge fans of Hurst's work, who is reportedly the richest living artist in the UK. Hurst's goal when creating the bike was to have the butterflies shimmer when the light caught on to them and that would have been impossible to achieve how to use pictures of butterflies. However, there was also the weight of the bike to consider and Adding any extra weight had to be avoided, which he managed to do seamlessly. Hearst was also no stranger to controversy and in 1992 grabbed negative attention with his work, the physical impossibility of death in the mind of something living aka the shark. In a nutshell, he had a shark specifically caught to place in formaldehyde so people could view the specimen and come to terms with their fears of sharks. money raised at the bike auction went once again to the LIVESTRONG cancer charity.
Number 1: 24 karats gold extreme mountain bike $1 million
Hey lexers our most expensive bicycle in the world is this stunner of a mountain bike belt by the House of solid gold, also called fat bike. This bike is handcrafted and covered in 24 karat gold. Every single part of the bike has been coated and the process to create this gold wonder took 750 hours. The House of solid gold or th s G has their logo set on the frame surrounded by 600 blocks of Diamonds six carats in total and 500 Golden sapphires. The seat cover is made from superior chocolate brown alligator leather, and each bike comes with the artist's signature date and a number from one to 13 as they were only 13 made along with its certificate of authenticity.And with that a lexer Here we are at the end. If you owned any one of these expensive bicycles, would you ever ride it around town? What are your thoughts on owning such an expensive piece of equipment? Let us know in the comments. And of course, for sticking with us until the end, we always appreciate you and we have a bonus as a reward.
The bicycles on our list have all been modern wonders with technology to match but one of the most beautiful vintage bicycles has to be the rare activity and Coast silver-mounted ladies bicycle. These days Tiffany's is known for its signature blue boxes, but back in the 19th century, it didn't just make jewellery. In fact, they were originally classed as stationery and fancy goods import account. In the late 1890s, Tiffany produced a handful of beautiful bicycles and sold one at auction for $57,000. The model has carved ivory handle grips, a leather seat, a gold plated frame, jewels and precious metals. And of course, not forgetting the Tiffany monogram. This beautiful bike is true to the words of founder Charles Lewis Tiffany beautiful design makes a beautiful life. Thank you for spending some time with us a lexer.
