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The 5 Most Expensive Bikes

While a bike is normally an affordable, alternative means of transport and many of us have owned multiple in our lifetime, there are, however, some bikes in the world that would certainly break the bank, and are only affordable to the highest earners among us. Here are the top 5 most expensive bikes in the world.

5. KAWS: Trek Madone – $160,000
KAWS: Trek Madone – $160,000
KAWS: Trek Madone – $160,000

The KAWs bicycle launched by Trek Madone is the perfect blend of style, comfort, and elegance. The model was designed and endorsed by Lance Amstrong, a well-known figure among bicycle riders.

The design shows excellent balance, the ergonomic seats and handlebars are easy to control, plus the bike is very lightweight and extremely flexible.

4. Trek Yoshimoto Nara Speed Concept – $200,000
Trek Yoshimoto Nara Speed Concept – $200,000
Trek Yoshimoto Nara Speed Concept – $200,000

Coming in fourth place on this list is the Trek Yoshimoto Nara which costs around $200,000. The bicycle, made of carbon fiber, adorns a fun and quirky appearance with a bright blue and yellow frame combined with beautiful illustrations.

The bicycle was sold in the same auction as the Butterfly Madone and was previously ridden by Lance Armstrong in some of the big cycling events.

3. 24K Gold Men’s Racing Bike – $393,000
24K Gold Men’s Racing Bike – $393,000
24K Gold Men’s Racing Bike – $393,000

You would think that a bike that’s mostly plated in gold would be the most expensive bicycle here, however, this bike is a handcrafted and gold-plated racing bicycle from Rolls Royce that comes in third place. Everything from the handlebars to the wheels and the seats is covered in 24K gold.

The bicycle’s body has a stunning look. As the framework shines brighter than the sun, feels super comfy thanks to the fine leather seating, and is also adorned with diamonds and other precious stones.

2. Trek Butterfly Madone – $500,000
Trek Butterfly Madone – $500,000
Trek Butterfly Madone – $500,000

In second place is the Trek Butterfly Madone which sold at auction for a whopping $500,000!

A bicycle that literally gives you wings! This bicycle designed by Damien Hirst is decorated in a pink and purple pattern and also features real butterfly wings on the bike’s concrete frame and rim.

Though it may be beautiful, some animal rights activists called it barbaric due to the bike’s utilization of real butterfly wings.

his bicycle was used by Lance Armstrong in the 2009 Tour de France race. When sold at an auction, the profits collected were donated to raise funds for the Lance Armstong Foundation, a cancer benefit program.

1. 24K Gold Extreme Mountain Bike – $1,000,000
24K Gold Extreme Mountain Bike – $1,000,000
24K Gold Extreme Mountain Bike – $1,000,000

In first place is the “24K Gold Extreme Mountain Bike”, designed and launched by Hugh Power, this is the world’s most expensive bicycle on the market costing a whopping one million dollars. Also known as the “Beverly Hills Edition” or “Fat bike” with a frame made of 24k pure gold, this bicycle is less of a vehicle and more a work of art.

There are also several high-tech features incorporated in the body, and each part of the bicycle is electroplated and certified. Customized emblem, diamond embellishments, chocolate brown seats made of alligator skin are some of the artistic features that add to the design’s extravagance.

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