# DIY Rainbow Bicycles 'Bike by Me' Lets You Design Your Own Bikes By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-by-me References: [bikebyme](http://www.bikebyme.com/) 'Bike by Me' is a site which lets you build and design your very own bicycle, offering all the components in a vast array of [rainbow-bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-together). 'Bike by Me' lets you specifically choose the colors of the frame, seat, grip, chain, tire and rim. Mix and match all sorts of rainbow-like colors to create a fun-looking bicycle. Ride around in your own creation and have all the hipsters green with envy. **Implications** - Ever since the recent economic recession more and more consumers have been left feeling helpless and without a strong grasp of control on their own lives. Businesses can provide relief to this issue through the promotion of [DIY products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel) that will likely offer a sense of empowerment to clients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personalized DIY:** The trend of personalized DIY products allows consumers to have a sense of empowerment and control in their own lives. - **Customizable Colors:** The trend of customizable colors offers consumers the ability to create unique and eye-catching products. - **Hipster Appeal:** The trend of hipster appeal in products attracts a niche market and creates a sense of exclusivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The bicycle manufacturing industry can thrive by offering customizable options for consumers to design their own bikes. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can capitalize on the personalized DIY trend by offering platforms for consumers to design and purchase custom products. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can tap into the trend of customizable colors by offering personalized and vibrant products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Nightsky-Inspired Tonal Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-one.md) - [Custom-Made Stylized E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastix.md) - [Pride-Celebrating Bike Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-artist-series.md) - [Consummately Customizable Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-commuter-bike.md) - [Landscape Tonal Bike Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-bicycle-1.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md) - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Sleek Bicycle Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store.md)