# Commuter Computer Cycles Get Around Tech-Style With the DIY Mounted Netbook Bicycle By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commuter-computer-cycles References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/08/netbook_mounted_on_a_bike.html) & [liliputing](http://www.liliputing.com/2009/08/mount-a-netbook-to-your-bicycle-for-gps-mapping-etc.html) Don’t have a smartphone or PDA but need to have computer access? Why not mount your netbook onto the [handlebars of your bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar)? This DIY project is a cute little look at the technological obsession that society has embraced. We need it wherever we go and apparently even when we’re riding a bike. The [mounted netbook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapcase) is good for [directions, or a viewable map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclehud), or just any standard information that you need to keep with you. I wouldn’t suggest leaving it alone anywhere; you know, free laptops don’t stick around long unattended. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Mounted Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop customizable mounting solutions for various tech devices, such as smartphones or tablets, to be attached to bicycles or other modes of transportation. - **Portable Computing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create lightweight and durable computer devices specifically designed for on-the-go use, catering to the needs of commuters and travelers. - **Smart Mobility Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design and manufacture innovative accessories for personal mobility devices, like bikes or scooters, that integrate technology seamlessly into the user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Technology Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the creation of specialized accessories for tech devices, like mounting solutions, to enhance the functionality and convenience for different user scenarios. - **Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop smart transportation solutions that combine technology and mobility for more efficient and connected commuting experiences. - **Portable Computing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Target the market for portable computing devices by creating new form factors and features tailored specifically for travelers and individuals on the move. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity-Supporting Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ekinekt-bd-3.md) - [Smart Connected E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfast-top-3.md) - [Convenient Minimalist E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebii.md) - [Quad-Purpose Cycling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-devices.md) - [Connected Cyclist Information Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-bike-components-corecap.md) - [Discreet Smartphone Bike Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-micro-mount.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Integrated Customizable Bike Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-components.md) - [App-Enabled Bike Handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar.md)