From porcelain-laden luggage carriers to super techy e-bikes, flick through our gallery above to check out our round-up of the most expensive bikes from the show.
The most expensive bikes at Like Bike
If May in Monaco is all about the cars, April’s the month of the two-wheeler, as bike show Like Bike comes to town. But a humble bike show Like Bike is not – this is where the most glamorous, jaw droppingly expensive frames show off their precious metal for the weekend.
by Aby Dunsby
1. Bestianera Monte Carlo Edition by T°RED
This is one hybrid bike you don’t want to mess with. Created by Italian designer Romolo Stanco, the aggressively styled, ultra light carbon fibre model is called the Bestia Nera – which literally translates as ‘the black beast’. Sporty types can whizz from the track to the road in a flash: the hybrid switch takes 10 minutes to complete, so you’ll be down the pub after training in no time. Just make sure you’ve keep a very beady eye on all 13k’s worth when it’s parked outside... £13,389, labestianera.com
2. SPINAS by NEVI
The Nevi brand was born in 1992, with co-founders Finazzi Sergio and Consuelo determined that their bikes stand out from the crowds. And the Spinas does just that, combining all-Italian design, construction and technology. The bike’s beautifully crafted frame is made from 100% titanium, so it’s light to ride and looks pretty flash, too. But then we’d expect nothing less from the Italians. £9,691, nevi.it
3. Bicicletto® by SPA
This is about as racy as e-bikes come. The Bicicletto’s 500w system gives a top speed of 28mph with a range of 75 miles, and you won’t even need to trouble your feet with pedalling thanks to its electronic throttle that’ll fire off within a 30 mile range. There’s also a sleek carbon frame and a motorbike-style seat to give the bike extra lust factor. £8,975, societapiemonteseautomobili.com
4. Fuoriserie by Pininfarina
Pininfarina’s iconic designs might be famed for their four wheels, but the renowned Italian car firm has proved that two wheels can be just as sexy after it unveiled its elegant Fuoriserie, created in collaboration with Italian manufacturer 43 Milano. It’s a gorgeous mix of retro looks and cutting edge tech: the brand’s heritage is celebrated in the handlebars and the seat, which are dressed in traditional The Bridge leather, while a micro electric engine and a high-performance LED lighting system that allows you to charge your phone keeps things cutting edge. And it’s still more affordable than that Ferrari will ever be… £6,730, pininfarina.com
5. Aero Road 6.2 by Dassi
As Pippa Middleton proved when she plonked her famous rear on one to race across America, this aerodynamic, Toray 800 carbon frame bike is sturdy and speedy in equal measure. It also flies the flag for British manufacturing: the Aero road 6.2 was designed in the UK by an ex Rolls Royce engineer, and it’s been hand painted and assembled in the UK. £5,600, dassi.com
6. R.E1+FS27.5 by ROTWILD
Rotwild, the classic high end German brand from back in the day, has returned to form with this 27.5” wheeled 165mm travel framed number. This is a seriously high endurance mountain bike – it’s got top notch suspension, excellent responsiveness and excels at pace on rough terrain. A trusty steed indeed. £5,235, rotwild.de
7. ST2 by Stromer
The Swiss-designed ST2 is a nifty little thing. Its SYNO Drive motor provides 500W of power and an enormous 35Nm of torque, so you’ll whizz off on your morning commute at a top speed of 28 miles per hour. Which is probably faster than you’ll get around in your Range Rover in the morning traffic. The e-bike’s features are impressive too: there’s a digital user interface built into the top tube that shows mileage, speed and battery life, while you can remotely disable the motor via your phone, making your bike impossible to steal. Which is handy, considering this pretty looking thing’s so covetable. £4,489, stromerbike.com
8. Urban One by Guapa
In today’s age of high-modulus carbon and bluetooth-equipped bikes, it’s refreshing that one company is going against the grain. The Urban One by Guapa is a handcrafted wooden framed bicycle that celebrates a traditional, yet uber cool aesthetic. It's been designed and produced in England from bamboo and flax; the former gives the frame its structure, while the latter adds strength and impact absorption. A very limited first production of 5 bikes are being released at the Like Bike exhib, so make sure you practice your aggressive queueing stance in good time. £3,739, guapa.cc
9. Gocycle by KKL
Boasting F1-grade looks thanks to a design by McLaren Cars engineer Richard Thorpe, the GoCycle's electric motor will take you to 15mph at the touch of a button. Its lightweight, in-frame battery is good for up to 40 miles before you’ll have to recharge it – but handdowns its most impressive feature is its compactness. It can be packed away in minutes, making it ideal for for storing in your car boot for a trip away, or taking on the Tube with you, if you’re that sort of person. £2,799, gocycle.com
10. Malle Bicyclette by Monyat
The Malle Bicyclette is so hipster, it hurts. And you’re a particularly fortunate hipster if you’re able to afford one of these. Founded in 1849 by Pauline Moynat, Paris’s only female trunk-maker, Moynat has a long tradition of creating ultra high end, luxury luggage. And it’s the giant trunk that balances on the Malle Bicyclette’s frame that’s essentially what you’re paying for: it’s filled with gleaming porcelain goblets, plates and cutlery. Just be careful when you’re wheeling all that precious porcelain along Shoreditch High Street in rush hour… £33,659 (made to order), monyat.com
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