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Swedish manufacturer sells gold bicycle for 55,000 pounds

London, Aug. 11(ANI): A handmade bicycle, plated with 24-carat gold and adorned with more than 600 Swarovski crystals, has become the world's most expensive bicycle after it was sold for 55,000 pounds.

Swedish manufacturer Aurumania has made a limited ten of these golden bicycles, which are embossed with gold leaf and set into a leather badge, are placed prominently on the front of the bike.

"This is the world's most lavish and expensive bike. The limited series represents a cornucopia of delight and is one of a kind for one of the very few," The Telegraph quoted Bo Franch, Chief Executive of Aurumania, as saying.

A moulded leather saddle from traditional saddle-maker Brooks provides a nostalgic touch and the handlebar grips are made of hand-sewn, chocolate-brown leather. (ANI)

Swedish micro satellite on Chandrayan voyage

Bangalore, Oct 1: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) would be carrying the Swedish payload SARA, in its much anticipated Chandrayan-I mission which is scheduled for April next year. SARA, a Sub-keV Atom Reflecting Analyser would help map the composition using low energy neutral atoms sputtered from the surface, senior ISRO official Dr S Satish said today. Speaking at a press conference here where the Swedish Embassy announced the setting up of its Science and Technology office in India, the official.....
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