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Whatever the reasons, bikes have remained popular since their invention and will remain a widespread device in the years to come.
That being said, the first generation of bikes is now a far cry of their contemporary descendants. Better material, technologically advanced, and more durable, it is not a surprise that many bikes today will create a ding on anyone's wallets. Some of the best bikes out there cost a few hundreds or even thousands of US dollars.
However, there are a few selections of bikes that carry premium, five- figure price tags. The question is, are you willing to part with your money just to take these bikes home? Here are the top five expensive mountain bikes that will make your wallet cry.
At number five, the Trek Madone 7 – Diamond: N$970 500:
The Trek Madone 7 Diamonds is a rare specimen among mountain bikes. This was the same model used by Lance Armstrong when he won his seventh Tour de France title. Ganging up to create this historic mountain bike were Nike, Trek Bikes, Alan Friedman and Lenny Futura. All parties joined together to give Armstrong a bike intended for winners and it never failed. Aside from its rich history, the Trek Madone-7 Diamond is embedded with real diamonds, 307 to be exact.
The Auramania Crystal Edition Gold Bike comes in fourth at N$1.475 million:
The Auramania Crystal Edition Gold mountain bike is a plush creation intended for those who want to ride and conquer trails and roads in luxury. The frame is crafted from 24-carat gold and is decorated with 600 sparkling Swarovski crystals at the crossbar. The seat is also another high-class feature. Made of fine leather, it gives the wearer a very comfortable ride regardless of terrain. There are only 10 Auramania Crystal Edition Gold Bikes in the world, thus making it a very valuable and sought after item especially among mountain bike diehards.
With a pricetag of N$2.07 million, the Kaws – Trek Madone comes in third:
Lance Armstrong rode the Kaws -Trek Madone during the Vuelta Leon y Castilla Race in 2009. It was soon auctioned by Sotheby's for the Global Fight against Cancer. A collaborative creation between Trek Madone and bicycle designer Brian Donnelly, aka Kaws, this particular bike was meant for Armstrong's daily cycling routine, painted with classic yellow, black and white theme.
The Trek Yoshimoto Nara costs N$2.6 million and comes in second:
Trek tapped Japanese artist Yoshimoto Narra for a project and this bike is the product of that partnership. Narra, a known punk soul who likes to draw images of children showing negative facial expressions, made that tendency clear with the Trek bike that bears his name. Made for extreme competition, this Trek bike boasted of carbon fiber frame, making it light weight and fast. The Trek X Yoshimoto Narra was created to honour Lance Armstrong.
And at number-one, the world's most expensive bicycle, the Trek Butterfly Madone with a pricetag of N$6.7 million:
If you are looking for a bike that flaunts some fancy touches, you might want to check out the Trek Butterfly Madone. Designer Damien Hirst used real butterflies to adorn this high-end performance mountain bike as a tribute to Lance Armstrong's return to the cycling circuit after surviving cancer. Even with the butterflies, this mountain bike was made for racing and can perform well, like any other bikes Armstrong rode in his career.
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That being said, the first generation of bikes is now a far cry of their contemporary descendants. Better material, technologically advanced, and more durable, it is not a surprise that many bikes today will create a ding on anyone's wallets. Some of the best bikes out there cost a few hundreds or even thousands of US dollars.
However, there are a few selections of bikes that carry premium, five- figure price tags. The question is, are you willing to part with your money just to take these bikes home? Here are the top five expensive mountain bikes that will make your wallet cry.
At number five, the Trek Madone 7 – Diamond: N$970 500:
The Trek Madone 7 Diamonds is a rare specimen among mountain bikes. This was the same model used by Lance Armstrong when he won his seventh Tour de France title. Ganging up to create this historic mountain bike were Nike, Trek Bikes, Alan Friedman and Lenny Futura. All parties joined together to give Armstrong a bike intended for winners and it never failed. Aside from its rich history, the Trek Madone-7 Diamond is embedded with real diamonds, 307 to be exact.
The Auramania Crystal Edition Gold Bike comes in fourth at N$1.475 million:
The Auramania Crystal Edition Gold mountain bike is a plush creation intended for those who want to ride and conquer trails and roads in luxury. The frame is crafted from 24-carat gold and is decorated with 600 sparkling Swarovski crystals at the crossbar. The seat is also another high-class feature. Made of fine leather, it gives the wearer a very comfortable ride regardless of terrain. There are only 10 Auramania Crystal Edition Gold Bikes in the world, thus making it a very valuable and sought after item especially among mountain bike diehards.
With a pricetag of N$2.07 million, the Kaws – Trek Madone comes in third:
Lance Armstrong rode the Kaws -Trek Madone during the Vuelta Leon y Castilla Race in 2009. It was soon auctioned by Sotheby's for the Global Fight against Cancer. A collaborative creation between Trek Madone and bicycle designer Brian Donnelly, aka Kaws, this particular bike was meant for Armstrong's daily cycling routine, painted with classic yellow, black and white theme.
The Trek Yoshimoto Nara costs N$2.6 million and comes in second:
Trek tapped Japanese artist Yoshimoto Narra for a project and this bike is the product of that partnership. Narra, a known punk soul who likes to draw images of children showing negative facial expressions, made that tendency clear with the Trek bike that bears his name. Made for extreme competition, this Trek bike boasted of carbon fiber frame, making it light weight and fast. The Trek X Yoshimoto Narra was created to honour Lance Armstrong.
And at number-one, the world's most expensive bicycle, the Trek Butterfly Madone with a pricetag of N$6.7 million:
If you are looking for a bike that flaunts some fancy touches, you might want to check out the Trek Butterfly Madone. Designer Damien Hirst used real butterflies to adorn this high-end performance mountain bike as a tribute to Lance Armstrong's return to the cycling circuit after surviving cancer. Even with the butterflies, this mountain bike was made for racing and can perform well, like any other bikes Armstrong rode in his career.
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