A bicycle rider is commonly known as a cyclist or bicyclist, probably when these below seen bikes are ridden people would be called 'Exotic Cyclist' or something similar. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and currently more than billion have been produced worldwide, twice as many as the number of automobiles that have been produced. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.
The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright or safety bicycle, has changed a little since the first chain-driven model was developed. Many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design.
Modern designs have started to include models of bicycles that help the rider pedal using an electric motor. You can find different brands available for everyday use, and some stores have e mountain bikes for sale to go beyond the confines of the city streets.
Bicycles can be categorized in many different ways; by function, by number, by general construction, by gearing or by means of propulsion. This short introduction should help you when at all you lose the definition of what a bicycle is. Only hoping as you finish reading each bike's description and price, you don't collapse.
24K Gold Extreme Mountain Bike
The most outrageous Extreme Mountain Bike in the world, The House of Solid Gold created the world's most beautiful bespoke extreme mountain bike. Its named 'The Beverley Hills Edition', this extreme mountain bike, also known as a 'fat bike', is handcrafted and over laid with pure 24k gold.
Using modern day techniques and taking well over 750 hours to complete, each part was coated to perfection in the US using the electroplating process. The House of Solid Gold only created 13 gold extreme bikes for the world market, each one being totally customized and made to the buyers wants and needs.
Added for accent and beauty, the diamonds and sapphires are pave set on the frame emblem. The custom emblem bearing The House of Solid Gold logo, is embellished and encrusted with over 600 Black Diamonds and 500 Golden Sapphires.
The one of a kind customized seat is covered in the finest chocolate brown alligator and absolutely beautiful. The one of a kind water bottle is covered in gold and accented with chocolate brown stingray. This accessorized bicycle is priced at 500,000 dollars. We have more below, so save your breath till the end.
Butterfly Trek Madone
This bike became the world's most expensive bicycle when it was purchased at an auction for $500,000. It was designed by Damien Hirst and utilized real butterfly wings that were placed on to the actual frame and rims of the bicycle.
The bike was ridden by Lance Armstrong. The Butterfly Trek Madone currently hold the title of the most expensive bike sold in the world. Since the bicycle utilized the beauty of natural wings taken from butterflies, it was predicted that PETA was highly opposed to this bicycle art piece.
The original concept of this bicycle was thought up in honor of Lance Armstrong's return to cycling. The purpose of auctioning this bike was to raise money and benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation's cancer research, awareness and advocacy. Now this is a genuine piece of art and deserves that kind of money.
Aurumania Crystal Edition Gold Bike
This bicycle is ridiculously pimped-out in gold, hand-built, plated with 24 carat gold and hand-adorned with more than 600 Swarovski crystals. It is said to be the most expensive bike in the world, well now this is the 3rd bike which has claimed to be in the expensive category.
There are only ten of these bikes in existence, which makes it a valuable to collectors. This bike is priced at 101,400 dollars. Preferably if you know anyone whose health-conscious and who likes to advertise their net worth while pedaling around the park, do recommend this bike to them.
With the edition of all the gold and bling accents, the special lady in your life may want one too. Why not buy matching ones to get fit together? After all, a bicycle like that deserves to be paraded around the park – twice!
Aston Martin One-77 Cycle
This is what the manufacturers claim to be the most advanced bike, in the world. The frame, forks, wheels and handlebars are hand-built from carbon fibre. Its got hydraulic disc brakes, an electric gear mechanism, in-built LED lights, the lather's genuine Aston Martin and its got the same sensors you'd find on an F1 car or a motorcycle.
Each bike takes seven staff a full two weeks to build, it borrows some of the technology used in the Factor001, hailed as the most advanced bike ever made. This model is a refined version of that bike and re-badged with the heavyweight branding of Aston Martin.
If your interest in fast cars lie solely in attracting attention, you should buy one of these instead. This bike is priced at $38,100 and there's only 77 of them available. Be one in a million to have such an extravagant ride.
The Pricey Conclusion
Bicycles have been around for centuries, and many people still rely on them today to get from A to B. Whether they prefer a more economical or pricier version, it would be up to their financial means.
Not everyone will be able to afford to ride in style, but these beautifully crafted bicycles are stuff dreams are made of for the connoisseur. If you have a few extra thousand lying around and want to upgrade your bike to the latest model, the ones mentioned here are for you.
For everyone else, just knowing that there are such fancy options could spark creative solutions for adding to our rides. Why not? It's all about the flashy style anyway, right?
