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# Cartoon Custom-Made Bikes
The Piet Parra Bikes are Made-to-Order With Micro-Fusion Lugs

By M | Published 2016-05-17 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custommade-bike
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/5/parra-teams-up-with-colossi-cycling-for-a-limited-edition-bike-frame) & [byparra](http://byparra.com/us/)

Piet Parra is working together with Colossi's Sander and Jan Kole to offer consumers a [custom-made bike frame design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson) that offers modern and sophisticated engineering coupled with a cartoon and colorful design scheme. The end result is a bike frame made to last, with a unique and one-of-the-kind motif to match.

The frames are [built-to-order](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle), making them ideal for consumers seeking an original design for their bike that matches their personality. The design features Italian-made high quality micro-fusion lugs paired with a sleek white frame that is customized with a [bright colored pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-together). In addition, the frame is personalized to the rider's hight and specifications, to offer them the most tailored ride possible. This allows consumers to enjoy a frame that is built to match their body and riding style, for a more comfortable experience.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 72% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- 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

- **Custom Cartoon Bike Frames:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional bike industry with unique designs and tailored experiences.
- **Micro-fusion Lugs:** Opportunity to innovate and improve bike frame engineering and durability.
- **Personalized Bike Builds:** Opportunity to offer consumers a more tailored and customized biking experience.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Bicycles:** Opportunity to provide unique and personalized bike frame options for consumers.
- **Sporting Goods:** Opportunity to innovate and improve upon bike frame engineering and design, offering personalized and specialized products.
- **Art and Design:** Opportunity to create and showcase unique and one-of-a-kind bike frame designs as works of art.

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