# Senior-Suited Balance Bikes The 'Laufrad' Carbon Fiber Balance Bike is Lightweight By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-balance-bike References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/bicycles/sollso-laufrad-carbon-fiber-balance-bike-seniors/) & [laufrad-fuer-erwachsene.de](https://www.laufrad-fuer-erwachsene.de/)  Balance bikes are commonly used by children as a way to learn how to ride, but the 'Laufrad' carbon fiber balance bike identifies just how useful the bicycle design can be beyond childhood. Developed by Germany-based octogenarian Albrecht Schnitzer, the bike features a [carbon fiber construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-frame) that weighs in at just 10-pounds. The bike will enable a senior to travel around town in a supported way, while also helping them to stay active. The 'Laufrad' carbon fiber balance bike has a height-adjustable saddle seat, V brakes on the front and rear, an internal cable routing and 20-inch aluminum wheels. Priced at €780, the bike is available for purchase online in a range of colors including blue-gray, blue, magenta, light gray, black, red and orange. Image Credit: Sollso ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Carbon Fiber Senior Bikes:** Developing carbon fiber bikes targeting seniors is an opportunity for businesses to tap into an overlooked market segment. - **Height-adjustable Bikes for Seniors:** Creating customizable and comfortable bikes with height-adjustable saddle seats for seniors can disrupt the current bike market, attracting new customers. - **Senior-friendly Bicycles:** Designing and marketing bikes that are easier for seniors to use and transport can create a new niche in the bike market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Industry:** The bicycle industry could develop new products targeted towards seniors for an emerging and profitable market. - **Senior Health and Fitness Industry:** The senior health and fitness industry could create programs and promotions to promote the use of senior-friendly bicycles as a form of exercise and activity. - **E-commerce Industry:** Developing an e-commerce platform specifically for senior-friendly bicycles and other cycling equipment can help seniors to purchase the products they need with ease. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Advanced Toddler Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-bike.md) - [Featherweight Cargo Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-bicycles.md) - [Child-Friendly Balance Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-k1d.md) - [Customizable Senior E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-trigo-up-e.md) - [Self-Balancing Baby Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-wow.md) - [Designer Kids Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Costway-Kids-Bike.md) - [Carbon Fiber Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-mountain-bike.md) - [Easy-to-Balance Youth E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-kinder-pro.md)