Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 459,692 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,236 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,366 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,236 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,366 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,208 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 459,692 cutting edge ideas.

Bazooka Explorer X 6

An Origami Bike

— February 7, 2006 — Lifestyle
I came across this bike in a random adventure in Vancouver last week. The bike folds up just like origami so you can carry it around under your arm, stick in your trunk, bring on the bus, stuff into a cramped closet or throw down a small hole. The bike can be ordered from Bazooka Bikes, they have lots of different models and the ones I test drove all passed the test, especially the 21 speed Bazooka Navigator.  - IC

From the merchant:

The Explorer - X is a 20” wheel Aluminum comfort bike with superior riding performance. A fine crafted machine to carry around with great ease that only weighs 25 pounds and takes 10 seconds to fold. This is an excellent folding comfort bike that has an aluminum frame, fork and rims. It has the Baooka plush comfort seat for added comfort, Mudguards to protect your clothing, Shimano Revo shifters and a Shimano freewheel. The 6 speeds will provide plenty of gears as you explore a new port or campground on your travels!

Color: Silver

Folded Size: 32"x24"x12" (L x H x W) 80cm x 60cm x 30cm

Weight: 25 lbs

Folding Time: 10 seconds (no tooling)

Rider Height: 4’10” - 6’4” (145 CM -192 CM)

Max Rider Weight: 230 lbs. (105 kg.)

Frame: Aluminum

Fork: Aluminum

Stem: Alloy Folding

Handlebar: Promax Alloy Removable

Grips: Comfort soft

Saddle: Bazooka Plush Comfort

Seat Post: Zoom Alloy High Polish

Front Brake: Promax Power V-brake alloy

Rear Brake: Promax Power V-brake alloy

Lever: Promax Power V-brake lever alloy

Spokes: Stainless Steel

Rims: Aluminum

Tires: LHR 20” x 1.75”, Slick with Blue line

Shifters: Shimano Revo Shifter SL-RS11-6S

Rear Derailleurs: Shimano RD-TY22SSB

Crank Set: 40Tx165 Wheel top Alloy

Chain: KMC

Hub: Promax

Freewheel: Shimano

Pedals: VP-Next Folding function Right and Left

Mudguards: High Impact

Kickstand: Black Steel
Trend Themes
1. Origami Folding Bikes - The trend of origami folding bikes offers convenience and portability for urban commuters, with opportunities for innovative designs and materials.
2. Lightweight Comfort Bikes - The trend of lightweight comfort bikes provides riders with a comfortable and enjoyable riding experience, opening up possibilities for advancements in bike frame technology and suspension systems.
3. Folding Bike Accessories - The trend of folding bike accessories presents opportunities for developing innovative and practical add-ons, such as detachable baskets or solar-powered lights.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - The bicycle manufacturing industry can explore the trend of origami folding bikes to create innovative and compact bike designs that cater to urban commuters.
2. Urban Transportation - The urban transportation industry can take advantage of the trend of lightweight comfort bikes to offer efficient and sustainable commuting options for city dwellers.
3. Sporting Goods Retail - The sporting goods retail industry can tap into the trend of folding bike accessories by offering a variety of add-ons to enhance the functionality and convenience of folding bikes.
5.4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness