Wondering which are the most expensive mountain bikes in the world? Bicycling is a very popular activity, and in some countries, it is even one of the most important means of transportation. Almost everyone enjoys cycling, from children to the elderly, and it helps relax the body and distract the mind.
These days bicycling is considered one of the best physical activities one can do, along with walking and swimming. It is indeed one of the best ways of taking care of the body and exercising. Some people even adjust their diets to a cycling routine, consuming products such as Maca, Greek Yogurt or Wholegrain Bread, foods which are among the advised 10 Foods to Eat Before a Workout.
The bicycle market is large, and every customer can select their favorite style of bike from a variety of with different features, characteristics, models, and types. Yet some bicycles have high-tech features, and even luxury details, which make their price rise. These premium bikes can reach impressive prices, and most of them have been custom designed for famous cyclists, or produced by world-class companies such as Ferrari, with the most advanced technology.
But how much can one of these bicycles actually cost? We have compiled a ranking of the most expensive mountain bikes in the world to find out. Here are the most impressive mountain bikes ever produced, check it out!
No. 13 Enigma Titanium Bike
Price: $15,200
This bicycle is a custom-built titanium bike personalized with inset diamonds and 18-carat gold parts. The bike was a gift to Digi Foo-Kune from her husband for the Cycle show, in 2009. The bike was customized by Nicholas James of Hatton Garden, the award-winning jeweler who adorned this impressive bike.
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No. 12 Koga Spyker Aeroblade
Price: $15,800
This bicycle is among the most expensive in the world. Spyker, a Dutch supercar manufacturer, and Koga-Miyata produced the Aeroblade, which was designed with Formula disc brakes and a Rohloff 14-speed internal rear hub. Furthermore, the bike is sporty and comfortable, being built from titanium and leather.
No. 11 Colnago for Ferrari Di2
Price: $16,700
Colnago and Ferrari teamed up to create an exclusive bicycle with the most advanced technology. This new bike, the Di2, has some of the most amazing technological features, such as a carbon fiber frame, which makes it weigh no more than 6 kg, and 3PRS technology to further strengthen the frames. Moreover, it is equipped with advanced electronic gear shifting and highly balanced handling. The Colnago and Ferrari team has only produced a limited number of 50 units.
No. 10 BMC Hublot Team Machine
Price: $19,500
This bike is the product of a collaboration between BMC and Hublot. This special edition bicycle has pedal bearings, and ceramic material, which helps reduce friction, along with a frame made of carbon fiber for increasing strength and rigidity. The production is limited to 30 bikes per year, making these babies hard to find.
No. 9 KGS Tier 3 Custom Bike
Price: $22,000-$32,000
Bicycle company KGS produced the Tier 3 Bike, and it only makes a few per year. The reason for this limited production is that each bike is custom made for its specific rider, adjusting the bike’s frame size and geometry to the precise needs of that individual. Moreover, each bike is decorated with a custom paint job and requested details, which makes them even more unique.
No. 8 Phanuel Krencker’s ‘Bicyclettes de Luxe’
Price: $34,425
This bike was introduced during the seventh edition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS). Its designer, the French Phanuel Krencker produced a unique piece called “Bicyclettes de Luxe”, custom made of chrome and carbon fiber. The bike includes an aluminum Rohloff shifter body, a calfskin and alligator saddle, a gold-plated decal, and a Baccarat crystal head tube badge.
No. 7 Aston Martin One-77 Cycle
Price: $37,905
The One-77 Cycle is considered one of the most advanced bicycles on the market. Aston Martin and Beru F1 Systems, a British company specializing in electronic systems for F1 cars, produced it, and added racing technologies like hydraulic disc brakes and LED running lights.
No. 6 Montante Luxury Gold Collection
Price: $46,000
Montante is an Italian brand dedicated to producing the finest bicycles. This special edition called Luxury Gold Collection is specially designed for women, and has some pretty impressive details: it is decorated with 11,000 Swarovski crystals, a python leather finish, and comes encrusted with a 24-carat gold leaf coating.
No. 5 Chrome Hearts x Cervelo Bike
Price: $60,000
The special edition of the standard Cervélo P4 TT was designed with custom Chrome Hearts graphics. The bike features leather details, encrusted precious metals and rhinestones.
No. 4 Trek Madone 7-Diamond
Price: $75,000
This bicycle is yet another Lance Armstrong one, in this case auctioned off in 2005, at the annual Lance Armstrong Foundation Gala in New York. This model of Trek Madone is encrusted with a Diamond 7 emblem set.
No. 3 Aurumania Crystal Edition Gold Bike
Price: $101,400
This special edition from Aurumania is handcrafted with more than 600 dazzling Swarovski crystals, adorning a gold-plated body. Moreover, the bike’s saddle and grips are made with Brooks brown leather and there is a gold leaf encrusted on a leather badge on the front of the bike. The bicycle of course performs as a first-class machine and is one of the most expensive ones ever made.
No. 2 Trek Yoshitomo Nara Speed Concept
Price: $200,000
This bike is the second most expensive in the world. Lance Armstrong rode the bike, and it was sold at a Sotheby’s auction of the disgraced former Tour champion’s bikes. It is a carbon fiber Time Trial bike, decorated by Yoshimoto Nara with a small motif of children in boxing gloves, the Livestrong logo, and little UFOs. It doesn’t differ from other Trek bikes mechanically, yet the special design by the Japanese artist makes this bicycle far more special.
No. 1 Butterfly Trek Madone
Price: $500,000
The “Butterfly” Trek Madone is another bike produced by Lance Armstrong. It was sold at a staggering price of half a million dollars at a Sotheby’s charity auction. The bike was ridden by Armstrong in the 2009 Tour de France, in which he finished third (though this result was later voided). Furthermore, it has an exclusive design by British artist Damien Hirst, featuring real butterfly wings, which also makes it a distinctive piece.
