# Obstacle-Evading Scooters This Motorized Scooter's Large Front Wheel Helps It Roll Over Obstacles By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/SnikkyBike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/snikkybike-electric-scooter/43634/) & [snikkybike](https://www.snikkybike.com/) Motorized scooters have increasingly become popular in urban environments as a great way to get around over shorter distances, or what's known as '[last-mile' transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wimo-scooter). However, while these scooters are lightweight and portable, they often have a hard time with potholes, something which poses a danger to the rider. This is where the SnikkyBike comes in. Developed by a group of entrepreneurs based in Montreal, Canada the SnikkyBike [motorized scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-electric-scooter) is fitted with a large 700C bicycle wheel in the front and a small 16-inch motorized wheel at the rear. This design makes it possible for the rider to roll over obstacles with ease instead of suffering jarring collisions and falls. The SnikkyBike is a truly innovative scooter in that it effectively manages to blend together [portability and light weight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kqi-100f) on one hand and ruggedness on the other. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Obstacle-evading Vehicles:** Vehicles with innovative designs that can help navigate or roll over obstacles with ease are emerging in the transportation industry. - **Last-mile Transportation:** Efficient and sustainable transportation solutions for the last-mile (short distances) are in high demand and offer disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Folding Transportation Devices:** Folding transportation devices that are more compact, lightweight, and yet durable are on the rise. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The transportation industry is ripe for disruptive innovation in the last-mile space and vehicles that make transportation faster, easier, and safer. - **Outdoor Sports & Recreation:** The outdoor sports industry can benefit from the innovation that aims to make outdoor activities more accessible and easier to do, like cycling, hiking, and camping. - **Urban Planning:** Innovations that are aimed at making urban areas more navigable, safer, and efficient for commuting present an exciting space for new startups and entrepreneurs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terrain-Tackling Electric Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terraintackling-electric-kickscooter.md) - [Double-Suspension Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kickscooters.md) - [Two-in-One Scooter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-scooter.md) - [Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scootility.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md) - [Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor.md) - [Safety-Focused Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t8.md) - [Hybridized Police Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-scooter.md) - [Dual-Posture Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-escooter.md)