# All-Bamboo Bikes Bamboobee Bikes Provide a Natural Way to Ride By Ahsun Chuah | Published 2013-04-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Bamboobee-Lifestyle-Bicycle References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/817362809/bamboobee-bicycle) & [bamboobee.sg](http://www.bamboobee.com.sg) Right now, Bamboobee is introducing a honey-infused process to [natural bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paardarshi). The method will prevent bamboo from cracking up to 90%, as it can replace water content within the bamboo. With such a technique, this bamboo craft can last for generations. When it comes to [bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology), many companies are aiming for a futuristic look, with sleek steel designs and high-tech add-ons. With Bamboobee, the aim is to go back to the roots of transportation and offer consumers something a bit more natural. This design is handcrafted with simplicity in mind. Instead of going over the top with extra gadgets, the designers stuck with a straightforward approach. The result is a [minimalist ride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store), perfect for enjoying a sunny day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Transportation:** Bamboo bikes provide a sustainable and eco-friendly option for individuals seeking a minimalist and back-to-basics mode of transportation. - **Honey-infused Bamboo:** Bamboo bike manufacturers are implementing new techniques, such as honey-infused bamboo, to improve the durability and longevity of natural materials, presenting opportunities for sustainable product innovation. - **Minimalist Design:** Bamboo bike designers are focusing on simplicity, leading to opportunities for minimalist, back-to-basics design in other industries. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Bamboo bike manufacturers are offering a sustainable and eco-friendly option for consumers seeking a minimalist mode of transportation, leading to opportunities for sustainable and minimalist product innovation in bicycle manufacturing. - **Sustainable Materials:** Honey-infused bamboo bamboo bikes present an innovative solution for sustainable and durable products, opening opportunities for further exploration of natural and eco-friendly materials in industries such as furniture, construction, and fashion. - **Lifestyle Products:** Minimalist bamboo bike design leads to opportunities for back-to-basics and simplicity-oriented product innovation in other lifestyle industries, such as home decor, apparel, and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlo-cuba.md) - [Bamboo Electric City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Limited Production Timber Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredo-wooden-bikes.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-drone.md) - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md) - [Ultra-Sustainable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-x1.md)