# Bicycle Evolution Videos Thallis Vestergaard's Video Shows Us 200 Years of the Bicycle's Evolution By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-04-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycles-evolution References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/04/01/evolution-of-the-bicycle-thallis-vestergaard-animation/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/Thallismann) Danish animator Thallis Vestergaard put together a [short animated movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-map-video) outlining the bicycle's evolution. 'Visual Artwork,' a studio based in Denmark, produced the video. The movie traces the bicycle from its inception in the eighteenth century all the way to the present. The video is called Evolution of the Bicycle and it gives you a brief look at the [variations of bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) over the last 200 or so years. 'Evolution of the Bicycle' highlights how innovations from different inventors all contributed to the change and improvement of the bicycle. The first example is the Velocifere by Frenchman Comte Mede de Sivrac with a design that was basically two wheels, a piece of wood and a horse saddle. It wasn't until 1885 that the present concept of a bicycle was introduced by J.K. Starley and then further refined by C.D. Rice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bicycle Evolution:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative and futuristic bicycle designs, leveraging advancements in technology. - **Visual Artwork:** Potential for artists and animators to create visually stunning and informative videos showcasing the evolution of various products or industries. - **Historical Design Inspiration:** Chance for designers and engineers to draw inspiration from past inventions and incorporate retro elements into modern product designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Animation:** Disruptive innovation potential in the animation industry by creating engaging and educational videos on product evolution. - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Opportunity for bicycle manufacturers to create unique designs that blend advanced technology with historical elements, offering consumers a new riding experience. - **Product Design:** Innovation opportunities for product designers to reimagine and improve upon existing products by studying their historical evolution and incorporating modern advancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Electric Bicycle Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology.md) - [Futuristic Single-Wheel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-infinity-bike.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md) - [Tech-Advanced Electric Bicycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-model.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobike.md) - [Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipper-bicycle.md) - [Vintage-Style Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-vintage.md) - [Skateboard-Brand eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-bmx.md)