# Bicycle Gravel Guards This FLECTR Design is Like a Windshield Protector for One's Bike By Julianne Goldfinger | Published 2017-06-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycleprotectorecofriendly References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/outsider-team/flectr-gravel-guard-premium-bicycle-frame-protecti) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/flectr.bike/) FLECTR, a company already recognized for its advanced [bicycle reflector system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflected-bag), has officially launched its newest project on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caster-shoes) to upgrade biking adventures. Some people believe a scratch or a ding tells a story or builds character, but what if that story is something as lame as "I must have rode over a rock and it recoiled?" FLECTR designed a [cover guard for your bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crep-protect-3) to keep it looking as pristine as the day it was brought home. As if there is need for another reason, it is eco-friendly as it is 100% PCV-free with plastic-free backing paper. Keep style, dignity and ride protected with FLECTR. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Bike Accessories:** FLECTR's 100% PCV-free and plastic-free gravel guards offers an opportunity for the eco-friendly bike accessories trend. - **Bike Protection Innovation:** FLECTR's gravel guard represents an opportunity within the bike protection innovation trend. - **Personalized Bike Accessories:** FLECTR's gravel guard customized for bikes offers disruptive innovation opportunities within personalized bike accessories trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling Industry:** FLECTR's bike accessories are targeted at the cycling industry, which is ripe for product innovation - **Eco-friendly Products Industry:** FLECTR's eco-friendly accessories can expand innovation opportunities in the eco-friendly products industry sector - **Personalized Accessories Industry:** FLECTR's personalized bicycle gravel guards support innovative opportunities for the personalized accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweat-Blocking Cyclist Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbros-bike-sweat-guard.md) - [Stylish Safety Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-helmet-reflective-star-decals.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Ultra-Secure Gravel eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasecure-gravel-ebikes.md) - [Shockproof Wheel Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caster-shoes.md) - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md) - [One-Click Car Protection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-safety-device.md) - [Vehicular Rim Protection Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protectiq-pro-by-rimiq.md) - [Protective Windshield Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frostguard.md)