# Timber Two-Wheelers Designers craft wooden bikes for green-minded riders. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Feb 4, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/timber-two-wheelers ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Timber Two-Wheelers trend? **Timber Two-Wheelers:** Sustainable design makes its way to the world of two-wheelers, with designers crafting bicycles out of wood and plant-based materials. Providing alternative transit to cars and other gas-guzzling transportation as well as being recyclable and sustainable, these bikes definitely appeal to green-conscious consumers and are stylish, to boot. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 2 to Dec 12, 2011 - Published: Feb 4, 2012 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Timber Two-Wheelers trend ### Sustainable Transportation With increasing focus on environmental sustainability, bikes made of wood and plant-based materials are gaining popularity in the transportation industry ### Combining Natural & High-Tech Elements Businesses can leverage traditional construction materials like wood grain combined with high-tech elements to capture the interests of disenchanted consumers ### Solid Oak Panels Using solid oak panels for bike frame construction is an innovative trend that appeals to younger consumers in the bike manufacturing industry ## What the Timber Two-Wheelers trend means for industry ### For Transportation Wooden bikes are becoming an popular alternative to gas-guzzling transportation ### For Furniture & Home Decor Wood crafts represent a trend, with businesses that leverage both traditional and high-tech elements having the potential to appeal to consumers demanding more sustainable, nature-inspired design ### For Luxury Goods & Accessories Designers are releasing high-end wooden bikes, using materials like solid oak panels and artisanal craftsmanship to appeal to consumers in the luxury goods market ## Trend signals for Timber Two-Wheelers Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 67% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Timber Two-Wheelers trend 8 featured examples from Jan 2 to Dec 12, 2011. - [Timber Two-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-renovo-duo-bicycles): Audi Renovo Duo Bicycles Have Handsome Hardwood Frames (Category: Autos) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new materials and advanced technologies into bicycle design and production. - [Tenacious Timber Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-gunneweg): Jan Gunneweg Developed a Wooden Bike Strong Enough to Travel Anywhere (Category: Autos) Implication: Unlocking potential for wood-based bicycles, scooters, and other sustainable modes of transportation. - [Stand-Up E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t2o-bamboo-scooter): The 'T2o Bamboo Scooter' is Powered by a Covert Electric Engine (Category: Autos) Implication: The T2o Bamboo Scooter's hidden electric motor highlights the potential for disruption in the electric vehicle industry, creating opportunities for compact and stylish electric sc… - [Art Nouveau Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pliny-the-younger-furniture-collection): The Pliny the Younger Furniture Collection Features a Truly Bizarre Creation (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The incorporation of Art Nouveau designs in furniture manufacturing presents an opportunity for companies to create distinctive and visually appealing products. - [Urban Lumber Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giuliano-bicycle): The Giuliano Bicycle is Elegantly Inspired by Nature (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bicycle manufacturing industry through the adoption of sustainable materials. - [Handcrafted Wooden Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waldmeister-bikes): Waldmeister Bikes Showcase Excellent Craftsmanship (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Incorporating wooden frames and eco-friendly materials in the production of bicycles can differentiate and attract environmentally-conscious consumers. - [Wooden Two-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonobo-plywood-bike): Get Your Green on With the Stanislaw Ploski 'Bonobo' Plywood Bike (Category: Autos) Implication: The cycling industry can leverage the trend of wooden bicycles to introduce new models that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - [Classy Wooden Two-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okes-lifestyle-bike): The OKES Lifestyle Bike is Made Using Solid Oak Panels (Category: Autos) Implication: Innovation opportunity to incorporate wooden materials into traditional bicycle production processes. ## 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)