# Customizable Commuter Bicycles The 'Modefi' Bikes Can be Changed and Augmented to Suit Riders By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commuter-bicycles References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/02/24/a-forever-bike/) & [janeneiswander](http://janeneiswander.com/) The 'Modefi' commuter bicycles are intended to offer riders the ability to customize their ride like never before in order to make them more attuned to different needs of different riders. The 'Modefi' bikes are created using [carbon fiber-impregnated plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike) as well as [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle) in order to increase the number of customization options that are possible. Users are able to choose from a number of storage options and other aesthetic modifications in order to make the 'Modefi' commuter bicycles look and act just as they desire them to. As the number of consumers utilizing a bicycle for commuting purposes increases, the need for more complex, customizable solutions will likely continue to grow. The 'Modefi' bicycles are the design work of Nicole Assini, Louise Goacher and Jane Neiswander for the [Georgia Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mexico-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 67% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Commuter Bicycles:** The 'Modefi' bikes offer unprecedented customization options for riders, opening up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the bike industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The customizable features of the 'Modefi' bikes present opportunities for manufacturers to create new revenue streams and cater to individual preferences. - **3D Printing:** The use of 3D printing technology in creating the 'Modefi' bicycles showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the 3D printing industry for customizable consumer products. - **E-commerce:** With the increasing demand for customizable commuter bikes, e-commerce platforms can capitalize on the trend by providing convenient online shopping experiences and personalized recommendations for bike accessories and modifications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Modularity Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-electric-cargo-bike.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Modular Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-flex.md) - [Modular Accessory Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-ebike.md) - [Next-Generation E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nx12.md) - [Custom-Made Stylized E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastix.md) - [Perfectly Fitted Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bicycle.md) - [Modularity-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numinis-r2700i-eq.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md)