# Manly Bike Baskets The Bike Crate from MAIK is Bicycle Storage Designed Specifically for Boys By Michael Hines | Published 2011-07-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-crate References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/style_design/bikecrate/) & [thebikecrate](http://www.thebikecrate.com/) Baskets on the front of male bicycles aren't a common sight, but MAIK is hoping to change that with the Bike Crate. The Bike Crate is a [bicycle basket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-bag) designed specifically for men that's made out of 100 percent [recyclable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike). The Bike Crate is designed to withstand all of the perils that [male bicyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack) may throw at it, including inclement weather and scrapes. While I don't know how receptive men will be to mounting this basket onto their bikes, I do like the idea behind its design. Double standards traditionally (always) favor men, but there are a few, such as baskets on bicycles, that cater specifically towards women. For the low price of $215 you can directly help break this cycle of prejudice and pain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Male-specific Bicycle Accessories:** Designing bicycle accessories specifically for men presents an untapped opportunity for the industry that could emerge as an innovative and lucrative market. - **Sustainable Bicycle Accessories:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, creating bicycle accessories made from 100% recyclable and sustainable materials could be a trend in the industry, offering a unique selling point and competitive advantage. - **Eliminating Gender Stereotypes in Product Design:** Designing products that challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create more inclusive products and appeal to a wider customer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Retail:** Bicycle retailers could benefit from providing bicycle accessories made specifically for men as a way to differentiate themselves from competitors and potentially attract a new customer segment. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers who specialize in sustainable products could tap into the growing market of environmentally conscious consumers by creating bicycle accessories made from sustainable and recyclable materials. - **Product Design:** Product design companies could seek to offer more inclusive designs in their product development by creating products that challenge gender stereotypes and cater to diverse populations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Load-Hauling eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cargo-ebike.md) - [Tubular Metallic Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Featherweight Cargo Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-bicycles.md) - [Telescoping Frame Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-gravit-dust.md) - [Child-Centric e-Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecargo-bike.md) - [Lengthy Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycle-cargo.md) - [Back-Borne Bike Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-harness.md) - [Car-Replacing Electric Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-fetch-2.md)