# Candy-Coated Two-Wheelers Candy Cranks Presents a Flashy Female-Inspired Cycle By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-01-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cranks References: [cycleexif](http://www.cycleexif.com/primate-frames-x-candy-cranks) & [candycranks](http://www.candycranks.com/) Candy Cranks is a collaboration of female riders from around the globe, giving insight to bike culture in their home cities. These fast femmes have collaborated with [bike frame designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson) Primate Frames to creates this awesomely [bright bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-together). The Candy Cranks cycle features custom-painted cranks, wheels and [pink tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycultra) mixed with a black and white frame, making this a swift and stunning bike to ride and to look at. **Implications** - Now, a bike this pretty and pimped out is certain to attract attention on the streets and sidewalks of your city or town. I, personally, don't think I have the swagger to pull something like this off, but the Candy Cranks cycle would be a perfect gift for that loud, brazen special lady in your life. Whether that is a friend, girlfriend, mother or sister. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom-painted Bikes:** Opportunity to tap into the demand for personalized and unique bicycles with custom-painted designs. - **Female-inspired Cycles:** Potential for creating specialized bicycles designed specifically for female riders, catering to their preferences and style. - **Flashy Bike Accessories:** Market for vibrant and eye-catching bike accessories, such as colorful cranks, wheels, and tires, to enhance the visual appeal of bicycles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunities in creating custom-painted bikes and female-inspired cycles to cater to the evolving needs and preferences of riders. - **Cycling Apparel and Accessories:** Demand for flashy bike accessories, such as custom-painted cranks, wheels, and tires, presents opportunities for retailers and manufacturers in the cycling apparel and accessories industry. - **Gift and Lifestyle:** Potential for targeting the gift market by offering specialized bikes, like the Candy Cranks cycle, as unique and stylish gifts for women. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perfectly Fitted Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bicycle.md) - [Nightsky-Inspired Tonal Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-one.md) - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Bright Pink E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7d-eq-dawn.md) - [Custom-Made Stylized E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastix.md) - [Limited-Edition Lowrider Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowrider-bike.md) - [Landscape Tonal Bike Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-bicycle-1.md) - [Sleek Steel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spectre-2022-model.md) - [Eco-Friendly E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yadea-cocoa.md)