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Presenting the World’s Most Expensive Bike by Aurumania…

I realize that blogging about 24 karat plated, crystal adorned bicycles during the United States present economic climate is nothing short of obnoxious. But it doesn’t detract from the perverse fascination I have for these sort of luxury items. And this one is a doozy at $102,418.60.

The crystal and gold bike was created by a company named Aurumania, whose self-proclaimed purpose is to conceive of and design items with the extravagant use of gold, thereby turning familiar objects into collectible art. These 10 limited-edition bikes represent a cornucopia of delights for any feinschmecker. The designers have employed all the classic principles in their overall appearance, and every detail has been under careful consideration. The handlebar grips are made of hand-sewn, chocolate-brown leather and a moulded Brooks leather saddle provides the right nostalgic touch. The Aurumania logo appears stylishly and enticingly on the crossbar. A limited edition number is discreetly embossed with gold leaf and set into a leather badge, placed prominently on the front of the bike.

The crystals a little bit too much for you? Don’t fret, they’ve made 50 of the gold plated bikes without the Swarovski Crystal adornments. These too, have the leather Brooks saddle and hand sewn leather handles. (via)

Anyone? Sunday March 1st is my birthday. Please oh please.