Most Expensive Bicycles 2012

Top 10 Most Expensive bicycle

10. Trek Speed Concept 9.9

This is one of the top line bikes that have been introduced in the market, which is actually an upgraded version of Speed Concept 7 Series that has projected one customization, integrated brake, handlebar, and storage. It is made in the USA and the United Kingdom. In fact, it is recognized as the fastest bike in the world. Its price is £7,500 or $11,704.64 and it is under the road bike category.

9. Cannondale SuperSix EVO Di2

It is known for its lightness that is why it carries the title as the lightest bike in the world today. It weighs 695 grams and 142.3 kg. It has the best characteristics based on its stiffness, balance of light, and efficiency, since it is made of carbon. Its best feature is the speed save that makes the bike roll faster than regular types. Of course, in exchange of that is the price of $11,860.70.

8. Scott Plasma Premium

This is another road bike, which is best for all triathlon athletes and is also best for all racing competitions, especially during practice sessions. The frame itself is made out of the IMP Technology, where it has a Plasma 3 seatpost, HMX-NET, 1” carbon integrated, replaceable hanger; UCI approved 40508 Scott Plasma 3, and TT- Tri Geometry. Its current market price is $12,953.18.

7. Trek Remedy 9.9

This is under the mountain bike category, which has a carbon armor protector wherein the 3 important parts of the bike as to its frame, fork, and gears are all part of the new tail-geometry. As to its frame, it has OCLV mountain carbon mainframe, ABP convert, E2 tapered head tube, full floater, and others. As to its fork, it has 23 float FIT RLC, trek DRCV Air spring, and other important parts. Lastly, as to its gears, it has SRAM XX 10 speed shifters, SRAM XX rear derailleur, SRAM X0 direct mount front derailleur. Its price is $13, 263.48.

6. Specialized Venge S-Works Di2

This is under the road bike type that has a couple of frames that make media rounds. The first element that you would recognize on this bike is the BB junction and downtube, bb shell that has a fully enclosed fiber tube. Also, the headtube is a narrow hourglass shaped front profile, frame has ferrules, and other details for rear shock, fork, and headset can be checked on the site where it is being sold. Its price is same with Trek Remedy 9.9, which is $13,263.48

5. Bianchi Oltre Dura Ace Di2 10sp Compact

It is under the category of road bike where it has a sleek and modern look, which is best for all experienced bike riders because of its Dura Ace Di2 10sp. Its frame is made of OLTRE Carbon x Electronic System with Ultra Thin Seat Stay, Headset 1.5”–1.13” and BB30 System. Its fork is full carbon HoC 1.5”>1.13”. It is one of the best performance bikes because of its rigidity. Its price is $13,421.13.

4. Scott Scale SL

It is also one of the lightest frames ever manufactured and it is under the category of a mountain bike. It weighs 899 grams or less and it is built with Richey Superlogic components, DT Swiss carbon rims, and SRAM  XX. Yes, it is superlight that even the carbon experts have said that its scale is a 29er, and less than 949 grams that makes it the lightest bike made, which makes $13, 735.37 all worth the cost.

3. Scott Spark SL

You might notice that it is almost the same with Scott Scale SL since they have the same price of $13,735.37. However, this is best for all athletes who are engage in marathons, all day fun, and stage races. In fact, one of its unique features are the Controlled DT Swiss Nude, wherein you can choose full lockout, full travel, and traction mode. It is built with SRAM XX and HMX Carbon Fiber Frame.

2. Cannondale SuperSix EVO Ultimate

After two years of development, finally, the Cannondale SuperSix EVO Ultimate is now in the market and it is extraordinary low as to its frame weight of 695 grams with size of 56 centimeters. It is for rigorous performance where it has been tested by most of the professional teams prior to its launch. It costs $13,735.37 and it is under the category of road bike.

1. Scott Foil Premium

This is the most efficient bike introduced and created for this year. This is a perfect balance for all road-racing activities as to its lightweight, stiffness, and aerodynamics. It is made of Aero HMX carbon fiber frame, Zipp 404 carbon clincher wheels, and Shimano Dura Ace Di2. It is made for all road conditions because it is made in premium quality where it is priced at an expensive $14,827.99.

Ref:http://tiptoptens.commm

Subscribe to RSS headline updates from:
Powered by FeedBurner

Most Expensive Earrings

Most Expensive Earrings In the world

There is nothing like a nice pair of earrings to add glamour to an outfit. So when a girl hears of the most expensive earrings in the world, her eyes are sure to light up. Created in the workshops of American luxury jeweler Harry Winston, these expensive earrings are designed to glam up any look. Named the Extraordinary Diamond Drop Earrings, this Harry Winston creation bears a simple design but an enormous price tag. Each pair of Harry Winston Extraordinary Diamond Drop Earrings sells for $8.5 million. The price ensures that these diamond drop earrings is beyond the reach of all but the wealthiest buyers. The pair was created in the year 2006, nearly thirty years after founder Harry Winston’s death. In the past, the jeweler’s clients have included members of the rich and famous. Celebrities like Madonna, Grace Kelly and Gwyneth Paltrow among others have worn Harry Winston creations.

Most Expensive House in the World

Most Expensive House Top 10

1. Antilla, Mumbai, India: $1 billion

This modern gigantic structure is called as Antilla. It’s new house of Mukesh Ambani or Reliance Industries. It’s a 27 floors building with 40,000 square feet in total land space. The building is 570 feet tall with a total of 400,000 square feet of interior space. The building has a dedicated 6 stories for car parking alone to park 168 cars collection of Ambani. Inside the house you will find nine elevators with lot of lounge and personal gym in each floor. This house is served by 600 servants. You can imagine how luxurious this house. This house will be the world’s most expensive house for a while as It’s far more expensive than the second and still there’s no news there’s a person build more expensive house than Antilla.
2. Villa Leopolda, Cote D’Azur, France: $506 million

Villa Leopolda, Cote D'Azur, France
This luxury famous villa has a total area of 29,000 square feet. It’s located in French Riviera. It’s famous for the open menicured garden and the beautiful swimming pool. The villa has 11 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. This villa has a great scenery of beachfront in the south of France. It’s built by King Leopold from Belgia and later purchased by Edmund Safra. After the death of Edmund Safra, the house become the house of his wife, Lily Safra. This villa rumored several time to be sold to Bill Gates, Gianni Agnelli as well as undisclosed Russian tycoon.
3. The Penthouse, London, UK: $200 million

This Hyde Park located apartment is the most expensive flat and apartment in the world with a price of £6,000 per sq/ft. The first main feature of this apartment is Security. You can find panic rooms, bulletproof window, Iris scanner, a tunnel to nearby of Mandarin hotel and of course it’s served 24 hours. The facilities you can find here are communal spas, squash courts and you can also find a wine tasting room here.
4. Fairfield Pond, The Hamptons, US : $170 million

This marvelous house is the house of Ira Rennert. It’s built in 63 acres area and become the largest residential in the US. The house has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, large dining room of 91 feet long. You can find a bowling alley for your entertainment as well. You can find a $150,000 hot tub in this house as well. This beachfront home is completely for private house usage only. You can imagine this building is not a hotel, spa, resort or retreat place.
5. Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills, US: $165 million

The house was built by the US newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst, and became his prestigious home. This house was purchased by Leonard Ross, a lawyer and investor in 1976. This house has 6 separate residences, 3 swimming pools, 8 fireplaces, tennis court, night club and 29 bedrooms. Those facility is built in 6 hectares of area in the platinum triangle neighboorhood in Beverly Hills. You can be the neighbor of Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and David and Victoria Beckham if you live in this house.
6. Franchuk Villa, Kensington, UK: $161 million

You can find this house if you come to Belgravia area in Central London. It’s a six floors building with 20 foot ceilings, lavish equipment and more than 21,000 square ft of space to live. Currently owned by Lebanon’s developer, Musa Salem. It’s now on sale and become the most expensive house on the market now. Mr Salem was bought the house from Grosvenor Estate. The house is built in Victorian Style with many luxury amenities such as swimming pool in the basement, gym, private cinemas, news room and large garage space.
7. “The Pinnacle”, Montana, US: $155 million

This building is one of the most desirable building for the one that love ski. It’s a ski lodge as well as the largest property in the exclusive private ski and golf community “Yellowstone Club”. Is it the owner’s house? Yes It’s. It’s the house of Tim and Edra Blixseth. It’s not that big compared with other property on this list. Just 10 bedrooms available here. You can find a heated flooring system stretched throughout the house, fireplace in all bathrooms and huge wine cellar. You can also find indoor and outdoor pool as well as gym and massage room.
8. “The Manor”, Los Angeles, US: $150 million

Built in 1991 with French Chateau Style, this house is 4248 square meters of building with a total of 4.6 hectares of land in total. It’s the biggest house in Los Angeles that privately owned. The main house is located at the end of the long road and well protected with security system. In the house you can find a private cinema, bowling alley, tennis courts, 2 swimming pools for your recreation and you can also find luxurious beauty salon in the attic and spa. If you like jewelry you can put it save on the humidity controlled silver warehouse that available in the house. There are several garden on this house, the 18th century styled garden, roof garden and orange garden. If you have a lot of cars, don’t worry about that. As this house is large enough to park up to 100 cars.
9. Updown Court, Windlesham, Surrey, UK: $139 million

This large house built on 58 acre of land in the Windlesham neighborhood. This amazing house has 103 rooms with lot of facility needed for a rich person. You can find private cinemas in the north part of the house and bowling alley as well for the sake of recreation. You can also find horse barn, squash and tennis courts in case you need some sport. There’s a marble drive away as well that your limousine will wait for you every morning, it’s large enough for 8 limousines.
10. Dracula’s Castle, Romania: $ 135 million

Maybe sounds creepy, Dracula’s Castle. But It’s actually a romanian castle. It was a museum during 1980s until the owner Archduke Dominic put the castle on sale. He offer the castle for the price of 80 million dollars. Still no one have a deal with that amount of money. Again, He want to sale 2 years ago but there’s no news about the price and the status of the ownership till now. This amazing house, castle actually, is an old building that has 57 rooms, 17 bedrooms that decorate with beautiful antique furniture. It’s located in the top of hill so the scenery must be wonderful from there.

most expensive cars in the world

Most expensive car 2012

Bugatti Veyron : Let us start our car ride with the Bugatti Veyron, priced at $1,700,000, manufactured by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS. This is the most expensive car in the world, having the most powerful engine among the world’s handful premium cars. The car’s speedometer can notch up to 400 km per hour. Its engine is of type W16, having 16 cylinders in-group of fours.

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World 2012

2012 Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World – Who is not fond of riding a luxury car? Everybody is. Who doesn’t like to drive luxury cars? Many of us do. Well folks, here is a list of top 10 beauties, in terms of their price tags. Take your pick.

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World 2012

most expensive yacht

Most Expensive Yacht
Eclipse
Price: $1.2 billion

This 560-foot-long yacht has two helipads, 11 guest cabins, two swimming pools, three launch boats, an aquarium, and a minisubmarine that can dive to 50 meters below the ocean surface, according to London’s Daily Mail. The master bedroom and bridge have bulletproof glass, and the security system includes missile detection systems that warn of incoming rockets. The owner Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire who also owns Britain's Chelsea Football Club, reportedly fitted the yacht with a laser system that prevents paparazzi from taking photos when activated, anti-bugging and anti-intruder systems and a missile detection system. They’ll also enjoy a swimming pool that can be drained and used as a dance floor, an additional swimming pool and an aquarium. The yacht holds two helicopters, three boats and a submarine. It was built by Blohm + Voss in Hamburg, Germany.



2. $350 Million – Dubai



Owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, the 531-foot Dubai has interiors designed by Philippe Starck, space for 115 guests and 88 crew members, six guest suites and five VIP suites — all with open balconies. Interior spaces are channeled towards a “massive” foyer and atrium that connects each of the mega-yacht’s eight deck. Outside, the ship hosts a large pool, squash court, helipad and a small aircraft hanger. [pic via]

3. $210 million – Lady Moura



At 354-feet long, the Lady Moura is a big woman built in 1991 by “order” of Saudi Saudi Prince Nasser al-Rashid. So large it has trouble entering the harbor of Monte Carlo, the mega-yacht reportedly has a crew of 60, a pool with a retractable roof and its very own mock beachfront complete with sand. The yacht made its biggest wave in 2007 when it ran aground at that year’s Cannes Film Festival. [pic via]



4. $200 – Rising Sun




A yacht so beloved, it comes with its own fan site! The 453-foot Rising Sun is co-owned by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and famed producer David Geffen. The five-story boat has 82 rooms and more than 24,000 square-feet of living space. Highlights include onyx countertops, 9,900 square-feet of teak-layered decking, a movie theater and a basketball court/helipad. [pic via]


5. $200 million – Octopus



Another Paul Allen project, the Octopus is a 416-foot sea beast tamed only by a crew of 40, some of which are said to be ex-Navy Seals. The ship hosts seven smaller boats, two helicopters, a 10-person submarine and like a luxurious Kraken, the Octopus lashes out at the sea with a robotic submersible, which scours the ocean floor. [pic via]

6. $130 million – Pelorus





Oh, Roman… how can thee outdo thine self? Pool — check. Helipads — a pair. Staff? — 40, including a few from Britian’s SAS. Mini-submarine — aye-aye. Missile detection system? — why not! [pic via]