My first reaction to seeing that this bike costs just over $10,000 was to spit out my sandwich and rock back and forth for a few moments with my eyes squeezed tightly shut and go to my happy place. But then I took a deep breath and thought to myself, Oh Hermès. If anyone has the right to charge that much for a two-wheeler, it's most definitely the French luxury label that has a long history of taking everyday items and imbuing them with jaw-dropping opulence (see: scarves, wallets, ties, belts...you get the picture).

So what wizardry did the brand bring to their rendition of the bicycle? Well, beyond cheekily(?) calling it Le Flâneur d'Hermès (flaneur meaning "idler" or "lounger"), they've handcrafted it in France from ultra-lightweight carbon and added touches of their signature leather (bull calf) to the seat, handlebar grips, and luggage rack. It also features a shock-absorbing frame, the option of eight or eleven gears, and hydraulic disc brakes. Plus, it's really damn good-looking. It will hit Hermès stores in November with the asking price of 8,100 euros, or around $10K. Here's hoping the exchange rate holds.

Max Berlinger Berlinger is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn.

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