# Custom Bicycles Personalised Beach Cruisers Let You Ride In Your Own Style By Adam Collins | Published 2009-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-bicycles-personalised-beach-cruisers References: [stylecrave](http://stylecrave.com/2009-02-20/vintage-styled-beach-cruiser-by-james-perse/) & [jamesperse](http://www.jamesperse.com/browse/cruiser/cruiser.jsp?selectedColor=Matte) Bicycles are becoming more and more necessary as we move closer to the end of fossil fuels. They are also toys that are cherished by many people, mainly men. A few companies have started producing [bespoke editions to suit the taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle) of the buyer. James Perse, a Los Angeles based design company, has started producing these very cool cruisers based on the beach cruiser craze from the 50’s and 60’s. The wired tires are designed to handle the sand while the [wide handlebars and coaster brakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycultra) add to the retro styling. The leather accents and hydroform steel will make you part with the money as in the coming years, these could be the destiny for many men’s pay packets… ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bespoke Bicycles:** Creating personalized bicycles tailored to individual preferences and styles. - **Retro Styling:** Reviving vintage aesthetics and design elements in bicycle manufacturing. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Promoting the use of bicycles as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Custom Manufacturing:** Opportunities for companies to offer custom bicycle manufacturing services and cater to unique customer demands. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Incorporating sustainable materials and manufacturing practices in the bicycle industry to promote environmental consciousness. - **Retro Lifestyle:** Creating a market niche for companies that specialize in retro-themed lifestyle products, including bicycles tailored to vintage aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Targeted E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-cruiser.md) - [Dutch-Style Cruiser eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-cruiser.md) - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Custom-Made Stylized E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastix.md) - [Comfort-Focused Dutch E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-1.md) - [Customizable Aluminum-Cast Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-bikes-hypocrite.md) - [Eco Leisure Cruiser eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-pace-5003.md) - [Bespoke Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-mountain-bike.md) - [Industrial Surfer eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howler-brothers-x-super73s2-ebike.md)