# $160,000 Bicycles Aurumania Limited Edition Solid Gold Bike By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-gold-bike-limited-edition-80000-bicycles References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/bicycles-made-out-of-gold.html) & [aurumania](http://www.aurumania.com/) The Scandinavian design firm Aurumania has created 10 bikes made out of solid 24-karat gold. Each one is created by hand and decorated with 600 Swarovski crystals. To make riding a solid gold bike more comfortable, the limited-edition bicycles feature leather seats and horns. An Aurumania bike can be yours for €80,000. Why the hefty price tag? Unlike other ‘gold’ bikes these are solid gold, not plated. **Implications** - Luxurious supercars used to be the must-have purchase of the modern elite, but with the rise of environmentalism throughout the world, well-heeled consumers are looking for personalized bicycles to show off their riches. This solid gold bike stands head and shoulders above its gold-plated peers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Biking:** The rise of personalized and eco-friendly bicycles opens up a market for luxury biking options, offering room for innovative and extravagant designs. - **Solid Gold Trend:** The demand for solid gold products creates an opportunity for businesses to cater to luxury markets with this trend. - **Personalization of Luxury Items:** As high-end consumers continue to look for exclusive and personalized items, there is a trend for businesses to offer customization options for their luxury products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can explore innovative designs and materials, such as solid gold, to create unique and extravagant products. - **Cycling Industry:** The cycling industry can cater to high-end consumers by offering customizable and eco-friendly bicycles that reflect personal style and wealth. - **Jewelry Industry:** The jewelry industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate materials, such as 24-karat gold and Swarovski crystals, into products other than traditional jewelry, such as bicycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Aluminum-Cast Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-bikes-hypocrite.md) - [Bespoke Automotive-Branded Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlaverick-aston-martin-1r.md) - [Bespoke Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-mountain-bike.md) - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md) - [Luxury British E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-600.md) - [Luxury Automaker E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-e-bikes.md) - [Limited Production Timber Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredo-wooden-bikes.md) - [Ultra-Stiffened Road Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-road-bike.md) - [Bamboo Electric City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city.md)