# Custom Commuter Bicycles The Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Wythe Bike is Shipped to a Bike Shop Near You By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-bicycle-co-wythe References: [joesdaily](http://www.joesdaily.com/gear/introducing-wythe-from-brooklyn-bicycle-co/) & [brooklynbicycleco](http://www.brooklynbicycleco.com/collections/city-bikes/products/wythe) The bicycle has become a mainstay means of transportation for millions of people the world over who use the two-wheeled ride to get where they're going in an eco-friendly, healthy manner, so the [Brooklyn Bicycle Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-performance-partners) Wythe Bike comes as no surprise as one of the [best commuter bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-current-plus) on the market. When it comes time to purchase a bicycle, you'll either go online to order or visit a nearby shop; the Brooklyn Bicycle Co. switches up your perception of how to obtain a new ride because the brand only ships to [bike shops near you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store), where it will be custom assembled to precision to ensure the best results are achieved. A lightweight design frame makes the Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Wythe Bike a well-priced (around $500) option for riders of all kinds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Bicycles:** The trend of custom assembly of bicycles at local shops offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bike manufacturing industry. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The growing trend of using bicycles as a means of eco-friendly transportation presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sustainable transportation industry. - **Affordable Lightweight Bikes:** The trend of affordable lightweight bikes, like the Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Wythe Bike, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the budget-friendly bike market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bike Manufacturing:** The bike manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of custom assembly at local shops by creating innovative assembly processes and technologies. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The sustainable transportation industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by focusing on promoting and improving bicycle infrastructure and services. - **Budget-friendly Bikes:** The budget-friendly bike market can leverage the trend of affordable lightweight bikes by developing innovative designs and manufacturing techniques to offer high-quality bikes at lower costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perfectly Fitted Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bicycle.md) - [Kid's Urban Lifestyle Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-bikes.md) - [Matte Black Five-Speed Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6061-ebike-commuter.md) - [Lightweight Aluminum Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etb-200.md) - [Step-Through Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbo-breeze-stepthru.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Lightweight Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t1-st-plus.md) - [New Commuter Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discover-2.md) - [Compact Collaborative City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-s-bar-bike.md)