# Adult Circus Rides The Circular Bike by Robert Wechsler is a Grown-Up Carousel By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-bike References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/10/27/circular-bike/) & [robertwechsler](http://www.robertwechsler.com/) The Circular Bike is a grown-up version of a [Merry-Go-Round](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looptheloop-boat). Though this contraption does not have a destination and may seem a little tedious, it encourages activity and conversation. Created by artist Robert Wechsler, the Circular Bike was constructed using [salvaged bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike), tube steel and yellow paint. It can be conveniently dismantled and reassembled as well, making for a [compact entertainment system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion) to keep you occupied during lunch breaks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Upcycled Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating adult versions of childhood rides using salvaged materials. - **Active Socializing:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in developing interactive entertainment systems that encourage physical activity and conversation. - **Compact Recreational Devices:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in designing portable and easy-to-assemble entertainment systems for on-the-go enjoyment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recreation:** Disruptive innovation can be explored in the recreational industry to create new and engaging experiences for adults. - **Sustainable Design:** The Circular Bike highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the sustainable design industry by upcycling salvaged materials. - **Wellness and Leisure:** There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in the wellness and leisure industry by integrating physical activity and socialization into recreational devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md) - [Decor-Matching Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/around-spinning-bike.md) - [Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-q.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Stunning Spokeless Ferris Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-ring.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md)