Nope, this chap isn't tiny, this bike is the Sasquatch from PopCycle and those are 36in wheels! - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Available in 250w or 500w versions, the Leaos Pure e-bike gets a carbon frame and uses a continuously variable transmission from Nuvinci - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Even in Monaco, the Melon truck was turning a few heads - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Spanish motorcycle firm Bultaco had its full-throttle electric-assist mountain bike on show, the Brinco - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Proudly placed next to BMW's i8 hybrid car was one of the firm's e-bikes - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Italian firm Cicli Art Lab is a specialist in hand-decorating bicycles, and here's the proof - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Cicli Art Lab sells hand-painted components or, if you ask nicely, will paint your own parts - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Here's an example of more work from the Cicli Art Lab - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
You're never going to find another stem quite like this one - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The artist at work - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
LikeBike's indoor test facility proved a success with riders of all ages - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Zed's dead baby, Zed's dead - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Sprung Brooks completes the chopper feel of this e-bike from Italian brand Lord Bike - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Those who viewed part one of our LikeBike gallery will recognise this Chloedillac from La Strana Officina - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Like it or loathe it, it's hard to not appreciate the work that has gone into this bike - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Campagnolo Gran Turismo components are particularly nice - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
That's one posh perch - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Burlwood 'long saddle' gets an integrated light unit - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Exquisite detailing continues right to the integrated front light - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The frame itself is a Peugeot mixte design from the 70s - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Just look at the work that has gone into the brake levers alone - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Even the bike's stand is a thing of beauty - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The BOS from Biomega uses a functional wire lock instead of a standard down tube - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
A special key is used to release the cable… - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
…the cable can then be used to secure the bike in an urban environment, neat! - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Always believe in your soul, you've got the power to know - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Nox EDF 6.7 is a tough-looking new e-MTB from the Berlin-based manufacturer – and its Brose motor packs 250w of power - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Wood you steer away from this? - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Prince Albert II put his own bike collection on display at LikeBike; here's his Brenter ski bike - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Another one from Prince Albert's colection, the distinctive 77-011 metropolitan bike from Italian brand Rizoma - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Prince Albert also has a Huffy with a steering wheel, and if that's not cool then we don't know what is - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Montante had its special edition Montante for Maserati 8CTF bicycle on display - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Scratching this would be a crime - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Montante's beautiful top end racing bike, the Halley - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
It isn't at all bike related, but these two-stroke surf boards look rather incredible - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Neatly tucked away in the centre is up to 25hp of two-stroke power - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The GoCycle has definitely aged well - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Rapha clothes were trialled under the baking Monaco sun - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Ahooga is a lightweight (10kg) folder with a genius split down tube design - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Ahooga doesn't quite fold down to the size of a Brompton but it's a lot lighter in comparison and is priced competitively at €1,269 - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Joystick bike isn't named as such for no reason… - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
…turns out this bike is actually steered with a joystick - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Australian firm Bastion was present with its 3D printed titanium/carbon creation - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Matte carbon fibre meets bead-blasted titanium - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The JIVR is a new folding electric bike to come out of London - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Up front there's a motor… - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
…while the rear end contains a chainless transmission - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Here's the JIVR in its folded state - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This week follows Monaco's LikeBike, an annual event where exhibitors across the globe present some of the most lavish and exclusive two wheeled creations that money can buy.
Held at Monte Carlo's prestigious Grimaldi Forum, the event featured bikes of all shapes and sizes, most of which won't appear at other bike shows. Sift through the gallery above for everything from ingenious new folding bike designs to motorised jet-skis – and even a joystick-controlled recumbent…
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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