# Urban Stealth Bicycles The B-9 NH Black Edition by BME Design is Full of Futuristic Angles By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b9-nh-black-edition References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/06/bme-designs-b-9-nh-black-edition-urban-stealth-bicycle) & [bmedesign.eu](http://www.bmedesign.eu/b9-nh-black) The B-9 NH Black Edition bicycle looks like something a military pilot would cruise around on when off duty. The black angular frame is reminiscent of a classic F-117 nighthawk aircraft, giving it a stealth appeal many city-dwellers would love to test out. In spite of its minimalist look, it has a lot of personality. Designed by BME Design, the B-9 NH Black Edition bicycle is a [limited edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1-transparent-edition) with out 100 manufactured by designer Brano Meres. Hypebeast reports, "The [carbon fibre frame and fork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidolon) weighs 20 pounds, sports a [single-speed carbon belt drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t1-st-plus) and comes with the ultimate urban security system courtesy of Atomic22." Customizations are available upon request, but who would want to change this perfect ride? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stealth Bikes:** Bicycles with a stealth and military-inspired design are trending in urban areas. - **Carbon Fiber Bikes:** Bikes with frames made of carbon fiber, a lightweight and durable material, are becoming increasingly popular. - **Urban Security Systems for Bikes:** The demand for high-tech security systems for bicycles in urban areas is on the rise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Innovative bicycle designs and materials like carbon fiber and urban security systems presented in the B-9 NH Black Edition bike offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the bicycle manufacturing industry. - **Urban Transportation:** Given the popularity of biking in cities as a means of transportation, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in urban transportation by incorporating stealth-inspired designs into alternative modes of transportation. - **Security Technology:** There is a growing need for more advanced and high-tech security systems in urban areas, not only for bikes but also for other personal belongings, creating potential opportunities for disruptive innovation in the security technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedly Versatile Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-blackout-collection.md) - [Space-Grade Aluminum Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-odyssey.md) - [Futuristic German E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-one.md) - [Sleek All-Black E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s3-aluminum.md) - [Carbon Fiber Urban eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonfiber-urban-ebikes.md) - [Electric Custom Urban Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z1-bike.md) - [Nighttime Limited Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocturne-bike.md) - [Minimalist X-Frame E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honbike-uni4.md) - [Sleek Steel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spectre-2022-model.md)