# Flat Cycling Pedals MOTO's Bicycle Pedals Appeal to the Urban Cyclist By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-pedals References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/455455709547466247/Moto-Urban-Pedals) & [motobicycles](http://www.motobicycles.com/moto-urban-pedal-en.html) These flat bicycle pedals from [MOTO Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-machines) were designed specifically with city cyclists in mind. MOTO Urban Pedals adapt the same style of clipless pedals used in competitive cycling for the average bike rider and consider other important factors to improve the experience of [riding a bike in the city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-b200). One noteworthy detail of these pedals is their flat surface, which considers that city cyclists may opt to wear expensive leather shoes or high heels rather than a shoe geared towards sports when riding. On top of this, the Urban Pedals can be interchanged to suit your personal style or the look of a bike with a variety of colors and prints available on pedal surfaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flat Pedal Trend:** Flat pedals as an alternative to clipless pedals for urban cycling - **City Cycling Trend:** Trend in designing products specifically for city cyclists - **Personalized Pedals Trend:** Trend towards customizable pedals that suit individual's personal style ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Industry:** Opportunity for bicycle companies to create products that cater to the needs of city cyclists who may wear non-sport shoes while cycling - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create clothing and accessories that are cycling-friendly, including shoes that can be worn while cycling - **Sporting Goods Industry:** Opportunity for sporting goods companies to create flat pedals that offer a more comfortable experience for city cyclists ## Related on Trend Hunter - [User-Friendly Cyclist Shoe Cleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shimano-clmt001.md) - [Metallic Indoor Cycling Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-pwrspin-x-alex-toussaint.md) - [Comfortable Cycling Cleat Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleat-attachment.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Next-Generation E-Bike Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedego.md) - [Ultra-Compact Bike Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clip-electric-motor.md) - [Comfortable Raised-Seat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-city-3.md) - [Cadence-Boosting Cyclist Shoe Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zensystem.md)