# Charitable Graffiti Bikes Cannondale and Mike Giant Team Up to Support the Bahati Foundation By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannondale-and-mike-giant References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/04/26/cannondale-x-mike-giant-graffiti-bike/) & [bahatifoundation.org](http://www.bahatifoundation.org/) The [Cannondale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treadwell-neo-2) and Mike Giant Graffiti Bike is the most charitable thing on two wheels. This bike has been tagged up from head-to-toe in inspirational slogans from the Bahati Foundation which works to [inspire kids through cycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-bikes). Donating to charity is good, but donating to charity and getting a bike out of the whole deal is even better. The Cannondale and Mike Giant Graffiti Bike is currently up for auction on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni). All of the proceeds from the sale are going to the Bahati Foundation's GIVEBACK program. Charity tagcycles are the best type of tagcycles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Charitable Graffiti Bikes:** Opportunity for companies to collaborate with artists and charitable organizations to create unique and inspiring products that support meaningful causes. - **Inspirational Slogans on Products:** Increasing trend of incorporating inspirational slogans or messages onto products in order to connect with consumers on a deeper emotional level and support positive causes. - **Auctioning for Charity:** Growing trend of utilizing online auctions as a means to raise funds for charitable organizations, providing people with an opportunity to contribute while also gaining a valuable item or experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sporting Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for sporting goods companies to collaborate with artists and charities to create limited-edition products that support various causes, appealing to socially conscious consumers. - **Non-profit:** Opportunity for non-profit organizations to partner with artists and companies to create co-branded products that not only raise funds but also raise awareness for their cause and connect with a wider audience. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for e-commerce platforms to leverage online auctions as a means to generate funds for charitable causes, providing an engaging and rewarding experience for both sellers and buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-collaboration-series.md) - [High-Performance Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-graffiti.md) - [Customizable Aluminum-Cast Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-bikes-hypocrite.md) - [Camouflage-Printed Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dosnoventa.md) - [Collaborative Artistic Bicycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson.md) - [Limited-Edition Lowrider Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowrider-bike.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Off-Road Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotic-cascade-adventure-bike.md) - [Art-Wear Cycling Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-halsey-x-rapha.md)