# Square Cycles The Baubike Brings New Angles to Round Transportation By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baubike References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6712/michael-ubbesen-jakobsen-baubike.html) & [baubike.dk](http://baubike.dk/) The Baubike is a very interesting specimen. I must say that the standard curves, grooves and smooth shape of a [regular bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike) are something I never thought I could let go of. The Baubike designed by Michael Ubbesen Jakobsen throws that entire ideology out the window. This bike is a square (not lame square, shape square). The frame is just an assortment of 90 degree angles that will confuse any viewer at first glance. Personally, I like the design. It stands out among a very general style that all bikes usually encompass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Square Bicycles:** The trend of unconventional bicycle designs, such as square frames, opens up opportunities for innovative and unique transportation solutions. - **Disruptive Bicycle Design:** Disruptive innovation in the bicycle industry, such as the Baubike with its square frame, has the potential to challenge traditional design norms and attract a niche market. - **Creative Frame Construction:** The trend of experimenting with unconventional frame geometries, like the Baubike's assortment of 90 degree angles, offers opportunities for creative and visually striking bicycle designs. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The bicycle manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating unconventional frame designs to attract customers who seek unique and unconventional products. - **Urban Transportation:** The urban transportation industry can leverage disruptive bicycle designs like the Baubike to offer innovative and distinctive solutions for commuters in busy cities. - **Design and Engineering:** The design and engineering industry can embrace the trend of creative frame construction in bicycles to push the boundaries of conventional design and create visually appealing and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-q.md) - [Unconventional E-Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler.md) - [Angular Enclosed Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cargo-bike.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md) - [Consummately Customizable Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-commuter-bike.md) - [Futuristic Single-Wheel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-infinity-bike.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md)