Gold bicycle 2009

A 24ct-gold folding bike is being offered as a prize in a draw open to those who get a quote for cycle insurance at www.ilovemybike.co.uk

This prize draw is now closed – the winner will be announced shortly.

How we pimped the gold bicycle

The bike started life as a stock Brompton S2L.

We stripped it down, polished it, plated it in copper and finally covered it in 24ct gold.

The bar-mounted selector has been replaced by a specially fabricated jockey shift gear change with a pool ball on top.

All cables are gold braid, the spoke nipples are gold. The plastic fittings you use to secure the folding frame have been replaced with stop cock handles.

The runner wheels have been replaced with skateboard wheels.

Insurance cover for bicycles

All bikes are vulnerable to theft and in the case of an accident you may need to seek compensation or even deal with a claim by someone else. Cycle insurance from the ETA is fully comprehensive and covers electic-assist bicycles.

At no extra cost, it includes new-for-old replacement, cover for accidental damage, third party insurance, personal accident cover and if you breakdown, we will even come out and recover you and your bike.

Prize draw terms and conditions