# Health-Focused Cycle Bikes up the health factor with tech-enhanced features. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 4, 2016 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/healthfocused-cycle ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Health-Focused Cycle trend? **Health-Focused Cycle:** Realizing the growing need for more customized health and wellness solutions, bike manufacturers are turning to integrated fitness features for consumer allure. Syncing bikes with apps and software that encourage calorie-burning and fitness tracking, brands are turning to connected enhancements to speak to a wave of health-conscious consumers looking for more connected wellness solutions, especially while on-the-go. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 10, 2014 to Apr 1, 2016 - Published: Apr 4, 2016 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Health-Focused Cycle trend ### Integrated Fitness Features Bike manufacturers are integrating fitness features through apps and software to provide custom health solutions and appeal to health-conscious consumers. ### Smart Bike Technology Smart bikes with GPS and built-in sensors are allowing for social sharing of fitness data while also providing personalized assistance, revolutionizing traditional cycling and exercise equipment. ### Health-Centric Smart Bikes The release of smart bikes like the QiCycle R1 with a health-centric twist, syncing with popular health apps, is opening the door for affordable high-end bike products aimed towards health enthusiasts. ## What the Health-Focused Cycle trend means for industry ### For Fitness Equipment Industry Smart bikes with integrated fitness tracking software and cardio-monitoring features open up opportunities for companies in the fitness equipment industry to provide modern and tech-enhanced fitness equipment solutions. ### For Smart Transportation Industry Using smart bike technology and shared network infrastructure for social sharing of stats, bike-share mobility startups have opportunities to customize products to meet customer needs and tap into social fitness trends. ### For Health and Wellness Industry The release of health-centric smart bikes demonstrates the need for health and wellness companies to integrate technology and produce high-end customizable health solutions, tailored towards a growing market of health-conscious consumers. ## Workshop question How can you accelerate the perceived benefits of your product to stand out from the competition? ## Trend signals for Health-Focused Cycle Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 55%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 62% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Health-Focused Cycle trend 4 featured examples from Apr 10, 2014 to Apr 1, 2016. - [Workout Sharing Social Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-bicycles): Social Bicycles Combines Cycling with Social Media (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced fitness tracking devices with social sharing features to capitalize on the growing demand for connected fitness solutions. - [Calorie-Powered Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle): The New Electric Bicycle from 'Sooall' Runs on Human Power (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The adoption of pedal power technology can disrupt the fitness equipment industry by introducing new ways to generate power and enhance user experiences. - [Cardio-Monitoring Bicycle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-kit): This Heart Rate-Measuring E-Bike Kit Helps Achieve Fitness Targets (Category: Autos) Implication: Manufacturers of fitness equipment can integrate heart rate-monitoring technology into their products to provide personalized experiences to customers. - [Health-Centric Road Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qicycle-r1): The QiCycle R1 Smart Bike Syncs with Xiaomi’s Health App (Category: Eco) Implication: The smart bike industry can capitalize on the demand for health-centric features to cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)