# Pothole-Evading Bicycle Handlebars The Bam City Handlebar Flexes To Reduce Pothole Impact By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-handlebar References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bam-city-shock-absorbing-handlebar/36298/) & [baramind-bike](http://www.baramind-bike.com/) If you're an [urban cyclist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system) like me, you'll know that there are few things as annoying as enjoying a smooth ride only to ride over a pothole and feeling shockwaves resonate through your body; thankfully, French company Baramind has come up with a solution to combat that by inventing [flexible bicycle handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology) that help get rid of the jarring impact of riding over a pothole. The Bam City bar as it's called works on a similar principle to traditional shock-absorbing bars, which flex downwards to minimize bumps -- particularly in [mountain bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycultra). However, this bar uses a composite hybrid material which is usually associated with the aeronautics industry. The Bam City bicycle handlebar is currently the subject of an Indiegogo fundraising campaign. Personally, I think $44 is a cheap price to pay to be able to enjoy a smooth ride free of jarring pothole-induced wake-up calls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flexible Bicycle Handlebars:** Opportunities for integrating composite hybrid materials into other bicycle parts for better shock-absorption. - **Aeronautic Materials in Bike Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bike manufacturers to use advanced materials in their products for better performance. - **Smart Bicycle Technology:** Trend towards developing technology that improves the comfort and safety of cycling, such as handlebars that adjust based on road conditions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bike manufacturers to improve their products by integrating new materials and technologies. - **Aerospace Manufacturing:** Possible industry for cross-pollination of technology and material use for bike applications. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for companies to develop new smart technologies for cycling, including handlebars that can adjust to road conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Enabled Bike Handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar.md) - [Shock-Absorbing Urban Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bicycles.md) - [Vibration-Absorbing Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltdrive-ebike.md) - [Functional All-Terrain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diverge-str.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Ruggedized Rollable Bicycle Mudguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-mudguard.md) - [Bump-Absorbing Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-motorbikes.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Patented Vibration-Reducing E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamica.md)