# Sneaky Broken Wheels The Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel Deceives Bike Thieves By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-theft-collapsible-bike-wheel References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/11/collapsible_bike_wheel_deters_thieves.html) With the downturned economy and pressure on eco-conscious living, there are probably more instances of bike thievery than we think. So, protect your two-wheeler with the Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel. It’s a sneaky [bike safety concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock) that looks and acts like a [broken wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) to divert thieves. The Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel will break down from the inner rim once you insert a key and lock it into position. Not only will it look broken, the wheel will also become unstable and virtually impossible to ride. Genius! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-theft Bike Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop innovative anti-theft solutions for bicycles. - **Collapsible Bike Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to create collapsible bike parts for improved portability and security. - **Deceptive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design products that appear broken or unusable as a deterrent against theft. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the bicycle accessories industry to develop anti-theft products for customers. - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bike manufacturers to incorporate collapsible technology into their products for enhanced convenience and security. - **Design and Security Consulting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for consulting firms to offer services in deceptive design and security solutions for various industries, including transportation and retail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bike Security-Enhancing Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-wheelnutz.md) - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md) - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-q.md)