Louis Vuitton Debuts City Bicycles To Pedal You Around In Leisure & Luxury
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Looking for something a little more lightweight than the Dior Vespa? Although not any more affordable (they’re pricier than the scooter, in fact), Louis Vuitton’s brand-new line of urban bicycles will breezily take you through hard-to-reach pathways in style.
“A symbol of Parisian chic, the Louis Vuitton Bike is perfect for a two-wheel city adventure or a countryside exploration, inviting each curious cyclist, beginner or experienced, to explore horizons, comfortably meandering any landscape,” describes the luxury house. “The bicycle features signatures of the Maison, including a Monogram flower chainset and an interlocking ‘LV’ shaped frame.”
The two-wheelers are meticulously “crafted by hand and assembled” by century-old Parisian bicycle maker Maison TAMBOITE with charming back-to-front handlebars, a height-adjustable saddle, mechanical disc brakes, a two-speed crank, lighting at the saddle and frame, and tinted wood mudguards.
Since these are Louis Vuitton bikes, and losing one would be devastating, a GPS tracking chip is stashed beneath the saddle in case of a mishap.
What sets these bicycles apart from those for mere commoners are their little odes to the Louis Vuitton heritage, like the Louis Vuitton monogram wrapping, leather saddle, and luggage rack. This, of course, pushes their price point up the hill to an eye-watering US$28,900 to US$33,000.
The collection appeals to travelers of various tastes, too. There’s a vintage monogram version for sticklers of the classics, while contemporary colorways of lime yellow, red, white and black, blue Jacquard, and Damier Graphite add an animated pop of color to your adventures in the city.
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Available in crossbar and step-through frame options, the bicycles can now be shopped online.
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