# Belt-Driven Bikes The Trek Zora Concept Bicycle Boasts a Futuristic Make With Disk Brakes By M | Published 2016-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-bicycle References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2016/08/trek-zora-concept/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/41462779/Trek-2026-Concept-Bike) The Trek Zora Concept bicycle is a futuristic model built for a release in the year 2026 that will opt for a much more stripped down frame, [aerodynamic wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology), disc brakes and a belt-driven frame. The bike is an innovative model that aims to provide riders with a sleek, stripped-down design that is much more functional and efficient that current versions. Bikes are an mode of transportation to many [urban dwellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-urban-ebikes) that use the vehicle as an environmentally friendly way to maneuver around the city. The Trek Zora Concept is built for ergonomic and aerodynamic riding with a lightweight frame, [integrated front and back lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bike-concept-design) for increased vision and safety and a belt mechanism rather than a chain. The slight shifts in design ensures the vehicle runs smoother than anything currently on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Belt-driven Bikes:** The Trek Zora Concept bicycle features a belt-driven frame, showcasing a disruptive innovation opportunity for a more efficient and low-maintenance biking experience. - **Aerodynamic Wheels:** The Trek Zora Concept bicycle introduces aerodynamic wheels, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for increased speed and reduced air resistance in biking. - **Disk Brakes:** The Trek Zora Concept bicycle incorporates disk brakes, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for improved braking performance and safety in biking. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycles:** The bicycle industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of incorporating belt-driven frames, aerodynamic wheels, and disk brakes to enhance performance and functionality. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can embrace the disruptive innovation opportunity of belt-driven bikes, aerodynamic wheels, and disk brakes to offer more efficient and sustainable urban commuting options. - **Sports and Fitness:** The sports and fitness industry can leverage the disruptive innovation opportunity presented by the Trek Zora Concept bicycle to enhance athletic performance and biking experiences with advanced features like belt-driven frames, aerodynamic wheels, and disk brakes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drivetrain-Devoid Concept EBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-ebike.md) - [Branded Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-modelz.md) - [Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayra-bike.md) - [Featherweight Bicycle Drivetrains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-drivetrain.md) - [Pedal Bike-Inspired E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domane.md) - [Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-mobility-concept.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-concept.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-b01.md) - [Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diode.md)