Belgian brand Ecce Cycle had its futuristic Opus bike on display, with this carbon version developed in collaboration with Ridley Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Don't look down! Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
A wooden version of the Ecce Opus is also available Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The folks at Rapha kindly supplied free coffee for the duration of the show Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The metallic flake in this Brompton’s paint is a new option from the brand, and the colour is known as Stardust Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
No boot, no problem – the McLaren 650S turns into a capable bike wagon thanks to a SeaSucker vacuum suction rack Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Remember the Razik Vortex? It’s now being sold under a different brand name, LaCroix Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Here’s a closer look at that unique carbon lattice frame construction Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Italian builder Officine Mattio displayed a tasty looking range of road bikes including this Brondello disc road model Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Lemmo is Officine Mattio’s carbon offering – this particular bike looked killer in black and gold Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The finish of these frames was up there with some of the best we've seen Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Brondello is Officine Mattio’s adventure road bike which, as in this case, can be configured with a flat handlebar Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This Nanoo folding e-bike was presented with its own trailer Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
While in this folded position, the Nanoo can either be carried or pushed around like a trolley Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Nanoo can be purchased with or without a motor and in a choice of drivetrain configurations Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
German helmet company Melon had its entire range of lids on display Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Some of its designs were really quite out there… Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
…see what we mean? Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
E-bike specialists Electrolyte had some really interesting bikes on display and this urban model was no exception. See that fork? It actually contains batteries and a motor! Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This little urban bike can be quickly disassembled at its central joins while the beefy single-sided fork contains a battery and motor for assisted commuting Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The frame simply unscrews at these two connections for a bike that takes up far less space Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Another model from Electrolyte – notice how the battery integrates real nicely at the centre of the frame’s triangle Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Electrolyte’s e-MTB looked particularly promising Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Mekkano from Independent Bikes is a distinctive take on an electric fat bike Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Want Harley Davidson thrills without the fuel consumption? This chopper from Independent Bikes could fit the bill Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
La Strana Officina is a small Italian bike brand that works with owners to produce incredibly detailed bespoke builds of all types. To give you an idea of exclusivity, it produces around eight bikes a year Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This custom take on a Peugeot bike from the 70s is called the Chloedillac and gets a quilted, saddle with a burlwood veneer Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Chloedillac is one of just eight bikes to come from the firm this year Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The build is full of interesting components that La Strana Officina produces itself Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The La Strana Officina Chloedillac in all its glory Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Wooden pedals, why not? Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Celini Uomo from La Stana Officina pairs 24 carat gold and faux python skin detailing Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Half and half (faux) python skin and 24-carat gold handlebar is a true one off Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The asymmetric theme continues on the bike’s hubs, notice the half raw and half polished finish Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Yet more fake python skin Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This custom brake lever was a particularly nice touch Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
La Stana Officina produces many of its own accessories including these wooden grips and custom uniball brake levers Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Original Campagnolo Gran Turismo 5-speed components are a work of art Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
A closer look at that custom mounted Campagnolo Gran Turismo shifter Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The custom front rack includes a bespoke light, its spring loaded mechanism was particularly satisfying to operate Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Custom ‘Laso’ front hubs are dressed in a snowflake lace pattern Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The frame's paintwork also gets exquisite detailing Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Lios Nano has got to be one of the world’s most advanced folding bikes – this special ‘Monaco’ build gets carbon-rimmed deep dish wheels, a Rotor 3D crankset and Shimano XTR hydraulic discs, comes in at under 7.9kg and costs a cool £5,000 Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Lios has just taken a win at London’s Nocturne folding bike race with a similar machine to this Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Carbon DT Swiss disc hubs are laced to a custom 60mm deep dish carbon rim – hardly your usual set of folding bike wheels Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Each Monaco edition bike will be numbered… and here's #001 Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
No mucky chain here, with the Gates belt drive transmission making for smooth and near-silent progress Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
LikeBike Monte Carlo is a bike show that’s truly like no other. Held just metres away from the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, the weekend event pitches some of cycling’s most prestigious and exclusive brands together under one roof.
Dominating this year's show was the vast variety of e-bikes on display, with electric offerings on the road, mountain, urban and folding areas. From lavish one off creations with POA pricing to supercar sporting stands, we’ve pulled together our highlights from the LikeBike 2016 show in the gallery above.
Former BikeRadar staffer Oli is passionate about anything with wheels and/or an engine or motor. A keen eye for technical detail and a general curiosity for how things work often gives Oli a unique insight into products he's either testing or writing about. An unhealthy interest in older motor vehicles keeps him poor but happy.
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