# Folding Generational Scooters The Conceptual 'Banana 88' Bicycles are for a Parent and Child By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-88-bicycles References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/03/25/like-father-like-son/) The conceptual 'Banana 88' bicycles have been created by Rice Mak as a series of solutions for parents who are looking for a way to ride around town on their own terms, while also offering their child to do the same. The smaller of the two is a [balance bike for children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-bikes) aged three to six to help them get comfortable with riding, which could eliminate the need for training wheels. The larger version has an [electric design for parents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-b200) to use to zip around town on the last mile of their commute or to be [stored in a vehicle trunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) for use at anytime. The conceptual 'Banana 88' bicycles both have a similar design language to connect riders young and old to one another through transportation aesthetics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Intergenerational Mobility:** Developing transportation solutions that cater to both parents and children, creating a seamless experience for families on the move. - **Multi-functional Bicycles:** Designing bicycles with multiple functionalities that can be used by different age groups and serve different purposes. - **Electric Last-mile Commuting:** Creating electric bicycles specifically designed for short distance commuting, offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional transportation methods. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycle Industry:** The bicycle industry can explore new designs and features for bicycles that cater to both parents and children. - **Micro-mobility Industry:** Micro-mobility companies can develop innovative last-mile commuting solutions, taking into consideration the needs of parents and children. - **Transportation Industry:** The transportation industry can adopt the concept of intergenerational mobility by offering services that facilitate easy travel for families, especially in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-electric-scooter.md) - [Child-Toting Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ouca-bikes.md) - [Child-Centric e-Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecargo-bike.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Convertible Electric Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-electric-bicycle.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Tri-Fold Unibody Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebots7.md) - [Urban Family-Friendly eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanisto-ebike.md) - [Dual-Seater Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyer-folding-cargo.md)