# Utilitarian City Bikes This Contemporary Bike Ride is Sturdy and Stunning By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-bike-ride References: [knstrct](http://www.knstrct.com/rides-blog/2014/4/8/diamond-limited-edition-bicycles-by-bikeid) & [bikeid.us](http://www.bikeid.us) If you're looking for a contemporary bike ride with sleek lines, then make sure to treat yourself to a new ride from BIKEID. Creating bicycles that are inspired by Scandinavian design heritage, the Sweden-born bike brand is both beautiful and smartly utilitarian. The contemporary bike ride is special because it combines iconic designs with the latest in components and materials. Becoming an important form of transport in our [urban landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-ec-compact), bikes now come in all [shapes and sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-designs) so it's important to find just the right one. And I'm sure you'll find it in BIKEID's new line of three Limited Edition Diamond models, which come in bright metal finishes and cool colors. With polished copper and chrome on the frames, a sturdy steel body that is super light and the sweetly engraved message "May your feet never touch the ground", the BIKEID collection is the one to look out for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Utilitarian Design:** The trend towards utilitarian design will continue to dominate the bike industry, creating opportunities for companies that can combine style with functionality. - **Urban Transportation:** As more people look for alternative transportation methods in urban areas, the bike industry will have numerous opportunities to create innovative products that meet these needs. - **Limited Editions:** Limited edition bikes, like BIKEID's Diamond collection, will continue to grow in popularity as consumers look for unique and exclusive products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bike Manufacturing:** Bike manufacturers can innovate by combining beautiful designs with functional features to create bikes that are both utilitarian and stylish. - **Urban Transportation:** The growth in urban transportation offers opportunities for businesses to create bikes and accessories specifically tailored to city life. - **Luxury Goods:** The popularity of limited edition bikes presents an opportunity for luxury goods companies to create high-end, exclusive products for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Functional Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up.md) - [Perfectly Fitted Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bicycle.md) - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md) - [Sleek Bicycle Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store.md) - [Crowded Cityscape Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/didi-bike.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md) - [Sleek Steel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spectre-2022-model.md) - [Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder-electric-bike.md)