# Sustainable Self-Assembly Bikes SandwichBikes Encourages Riders to Build Their Own Frames By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/SandwichBikes References: [sandwichbikes](http://sandwichbikes.com) Riding a bike never looked better with the innovative and sleek style of SandwichBikes. Designed with [thick tires and stiff frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames), these bikes are perfect for a comfortable cruise. Each frame is uniquely handmade with wood from a [sustainably managed forest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwoody-bicycle-caravan) in Germany, allowing riders to express their personal identity with their bike. Sandwichbikes are created with sustainability in mind, which is why users must assemble the bikes themselves. The [self-assembly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) allows riders a chance to better understand the mechanics of the bike, while also providing an opportunity to admire and recognize the beautiful, handcrafted materials which come together to produce a stylish and sustainable ride. Riders can choose between one-speed and two-speed bikes to select the model which best fits their lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Sustainable Self-assembly Bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform for customizable self-assembly bikes using sustainable materials. - **Personalized Bike Assembly:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital platform that allows users to customize and order their own personalized bikes for self-assembly. - **Handcrafted Bike Frames:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and manufacturing techniques to create unique and handcrafted bike frames for self-assembly. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new sustainable transportation solutions by promoting self-assembly bikes as a greener alternative. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate eco-friendly manufacturing processes to produce self-assembly bike kits using sustainable materials. - **Customizable Lifestyle Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a market for customizable lifestyle products, like self-assembly bikes, that cater to individual preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Consummately Customizable Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-commuter-bike.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Lightweight Bamboo Frame eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-easyrider.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlo-cuba.md) - [Limited Production Timber Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredo-wooden-bikes.md) - [Self-Assembled Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-2.md)