When it comes to the ideal city bike, Jordan Hufnagel, a custom bike builder based in Portland, Oregon, has come up with an impressive design as his farewell to the craft. Although he has found much success working with Hufnagel Cycles, he has since founded West America with longtime friend and celebrated motorcycle builder James Crowe. In lieu of a monumental motorcycle trip to Patagonia and back, he created on last single-speed Porteur bicycle that is being touted as the ideal city bike.
Although chock full of bells and whistles, the result was a clean and simple design. Hefnagel says about creating the ideal city bike, "I wanted this last effort in bikes before the trip to be one that really exemplified what I thought was awesome. Awesome in relation to design, functionality and overall aesthetic."
Ideal City Bikes
Custom Builder Jordan Hufnagel Makes Ultimate Bicycle as a Farewell to the Craft
Trend Themes
1. Custom City Bikes - Custom city bike builders have an opportunity to create unique and stylish designs that cater to individual preferences and needs.
2. Single-speed Bicycles - There is a growing appeal for single-speed bikes as they offer simple and low maintenance options for city commuting.
3. Sustainable Transportation - As environmentally conscious consumers seek eco-friendly alternatives, sustainable transportation options like bicycles provide opportunities for innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Bicycle manufacturers can cater to the growing demand for custom city bikes and single-speed bicycles by offering personalization options and low maintenance features.
2. Sustainable Transportation Providers - Sustainable transportation providers can capitalize on the growing appeal for eco-friendly transportation by offering bicycle rental and sharing services.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planning professionals can encourage sustainable transportation by incorporating bike-friendly infrastructure and advocating for bike-friendly transportation policies.