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# Record-Breaking Capsule Bikes
AeroVelo is Looking to Build the World's Fastest Bike

By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-06-17 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerovelo
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/aerovelo-human-powered-speed-record/32515/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1156290643/eta-be-a-part-of-building-the-worlda-fastest-bike)

At the World Human-Powered Speed Challenge in Battle Mountain, Nevada, Canada-based company AeroVelo is looking to break the human-powered speed record by building the world's fastest bike.

Even with the record currently set at an impressive 83.1 mph (133.8 km/h), AeroVelo is confident that their bike, named Eta, will be able to achieve speeds as high as 87 mph (140 km/h). Eta is planned to be an upgrade of AeroVelo's 2012 bike Bluenose, and therefore Eta will share a similar design. The cyclist will sit in a recumbent position and like the Bluenose, Eta will forego any windscreen, instead the cyclist will navigate via a monitor connected to a small camera mounted on top of the bike.

AeroVelo is hoping that those who have a passion for speed and engineering will help them to achieve their funding goal on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-electric-bike).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 58% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Record-breaking Capsule Bikes:** AeroVelo's Eta bike aims to break the human-powered speed record with speeds up to 87 mph.
- **Human-powered Speed Challenge:** The World Human-Powered Speed Challenge is driving innovation in human-powered transportation.
- **Crowdfunding for Speed Innovation:** Companies like AeroVelo are turning to Kickstarter to fund their high-speed projects.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the sports equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop high-speed bicycles and accessories.
- **Automotive Engineering:** Automotive engineers can apply their expertise to the design and optimization of human-powered vehicles to achieve record-breaking speeds.
- **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter provide a platform for innovative speed-related projects to gather financial support and reach a wider audience.

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