BBC Auto Slideshow: The 10 most beautiful bicycles

[spisska]

Of particular note is the Engeenius Cykno, 57lbs, 250/500W, pedal-assist.

Yes, that is real Italian leather covering the battery and electrics, and you can ride this beaut' home today for just $22,000. Did I mention the leather?

There are some other interesting ones in there, like this compact cargo bike:

or this cheap, no-nonsense model, priced at $150 and intended for Africa and which looks near perfect for a conversion:

Full slideshow: http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140821-the-10-most-beautiful-bicycles

 

[wesnewell]

All I can say is their idea of beauty and mine differ greatly. I wouldn't have any of them if they were giving them away.

 

[Miles]

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LOL!

 

[docnjoj]

You are not missing much, Miles. They should have shown your Moulton.
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[spinningmagnets]

Here are the unlisted (due to BBC restrictions)

BSG WOOD.b, ash plywood with metal joints and stays

Pashly Parabike (solid framed version of a 2-piece break-apart for paratroopers in WWII)

Vanmoof S, 250W pedelec (tiny rear hub) with 26650's inside the frame tubing, just like the Grace.

Vics steel urban

Greenchamp Original balance bike (hobby horse), renewable bamboo, looks like a 12-inch wheel

Cherubim Hummingbird

Faraday Porteur

 

[John in CR]

For an artsy bike I like the Cherubim Hummingbird. The sleekness of it and the massive area for batteries is interesting. Now I just need to figure out how to incorporate some of the concept into a lower longer version staying hardtail but with a moto type springer seat better integrated to the frame.

 

[mclark999]

Love the Engeenius. Wish I could weld better. Oh, and build custom composite wheels. LOL

 

[arkmundi]

Love the Engeenius. Wish I could weld better. Oh, and build custom composite wheels. LOL

Ditto that! Need to upgrade my skill set .... http://www.cykno.com/en/home.aspx ... beautiful hand-made bike, but sh*t performance: