# Cycling-Inspired Coasters Crank Coasters are Perfect for Bike Fanatics By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crank-coasters References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/fixies-with-drinksies/) & [crankcoaster](http://www.crankcoaster.com/) Why settle for boring wooden or stone coasters when you can have a set of Crank Coasters. These coasters come in [a variety of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-together) and are designed to look like a [bicycle crank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand). Currently money is being raised so that these Crank Coasters can go from being just a cool concept to a reality. I'm not a huge cyclist, but I know more than a few people who would be happy to show off their [love of their fixies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thecyclingcollective) with these Crank Coasters. If you build it, they will come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 10% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bicycle-themed Home Accessories:** There is a growing demand for creative and unique home accessories inspired by bicycles. - **Personalized Drinkware:** Consumers are looking for drinkware that reflects their hobbies and interests, such as cycling-inspired designs. - **Crowdfunding for Niche Products:** Niche products like Crank Coasters can benefit from crowdfunding platforms to turn their concepts into reality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Bicycle-themed home accessories like the Crank Coasters present a unique opportunity for the home decor industry to cater to niche markets. - **Drinkware:** Customized drinkware, especially those featuring hobbies and interests like cycling, can stand out in the crowded drinkware market. - **Crowdfunding:** Niche products like the Crank Coasters can utilize the crowdfunding industry to make their unique concepts a reality and validate market demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Cyclist-Themed Pizza Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rotory-cutter.md) - [Indoor Cyclist Furniture Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tons-tech-table-and-stands.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Tri-Functional Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trifunctional-bicycle-rack.md) - [Multifunctional Cycling Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cycling-multitools.md)