GOLDGENIE 24K GOLD RACING BIKE - FACT SHEET
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Every fact below is drawn from the Goldgenie product page, the pillar page
or Founder confirmation. Items that could not be verified are listed
separately at the end and must not be published until confirmed.


THE BICYCLE
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A fully functional racing bicycle, hand-plated in 24-carat gold.

PLATED COMPONENTS
  Frame, forks, rims, chain, seat post, crankset, spokes and handlebars.

DELIBERATELY NOT PLATED
  Tyres, brake pads and bearings - left untreated so the bicycle remains
  rideable. This is the single most quotable detail in the story.

PROCESS
  Each component is dismantled, polished, masked, plated and reassembled
  by hand. Production takes approximately four to six weeks.

SUPPLIED WITH
  Goldgenie Certificate of Authenticity confirming the finish is pure
  24-carat gold. Lifetime warranty on the plated components.
  Free worldwide delivery by DHL Express. Gift box included.

FIRST SALE
  2016, from Goldgenie's Dubai retail store, to a local buyer, for
  approximately $250,000.

CUSTOMISATION AVAILABLE
  Diamond detailing, premium saddles, engraved nameplates, logos and
  branded elements.


THE COMPANY
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Founded 1995. Customises objects in precious metals - technology,
timepieces, jewellery, interiors and one-off commissions, from a single
piece of jewellery to a yacht interior.

Finishes offered: 24k gold, rose gold and platinum.

Founder Laban Roomes appeared on BBC Dragons' Den in 2007.

Headquartered in Dubai, with a London service centre.
Ships worldwide by DHL Express.

Telephone +971 4 248 5180


PHOTOGRAPHY
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Shot 30 July 2014. All images show the actual bicycle. No renders, no
stock photography, no AI-generated images. Credit: "Goldgenie"


NOT VERIFIED - DO NOT PUBLISH UNTIL CONFIRMED
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The following appear on the Goldgenie website but contradict each other
or could not be independently corroborated. They are deliberately absent
from the press release.

1. HOW MANY EXIST
   The pillar page says "a one-of-one masterpiece" in its body copy,
   "limited-edition of one" in the product block, and "only three have
   been purchased globally" in its FAQ. All three are on the same page.
   RESOLUTION REQUIRED before any number is published.

2. CURRENT PRICE
   The pillar FAQ states GBP 250,000. The WooCommerce listing states
   GBP 208,333.33. The title tag states GBP 250,000.
   RESOLUTION REQUIRED. The 2016 sale figure of approximately $250,000
   is separate, historical, and is the only price used in the release.

3. "MOST EXPENSIVE BICYCLE EVER SOLD"
   The product page makes this claim. A gold-plated mountain bike has
   been publicly listed at $1 million. The claim may have been accurate
   in 2016 but is unlikely to be defensible now.
   Suggested replacement: "acknowledged at the time of sale as among the
   most expensive bicycles ever sold."

4. PLATING THICKNESS IN MICRONS
   Not documented for this item specifically. Do not state a figure.

5. DONOR FRAME MANUFACTURER
   Giant S-R tyres are visible in the photography. Whether the frame
   itself is a Giant is not established from the images. Confirm before
   answering any journalist question on this point.
