# Stylish Cyclocross Bicycles The Deus Stralusc Cycle is Designed for Casual Road Biking and Racing By M | Published 2016-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclocross-bicycle References: [acquiremag](http://www.acquiremag.com/sports/deus-cycleworks-stralusc) & [deuscustoms](http://deuscustoms.com/bikes/bicycle/stralusc-the-deus-cyclocross-and-gravel-bike/) Bike retailer Deus has put together an elegant hybrid cyclocross bicycle designed to be used for both racing as well as more casual riding. The bike -- known as the Stralusc -- provides a steel frame that is suited to both terrains. The [Deus Stralusc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deus-hypercar) is an ideal design for riders that enjoy multiple types of biking and are seeking a cycle that can accommodate a variety of styles and terrains. The cycle is Italian made with a durable steel frame that is suited to both [pavement and dirt road riding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-marauder-gravel-bike). Each Stralusc is put together by hand and features handcrafted embellishments and coloring. Other features that take this bike from city riding to the backcountry include a plush Selle San Macro seat, a hydraulic groupset and a 3T cockpit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Bicycles:** The growing popularity of hybrid bicycles presents opportunities for businesses to create innovative designs that can meet the needs of both casual and racing riders. - **Handcrafted Bikes:** The demand for handmade bikes with unique designs presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to fill a niche in the market. - **Sustainability in Biking:** The trend towards eco-friendly and sustainable transportation presents opportunities for businesses to develop new technologies and materials in the cycling industry. ### Where This Applies - **Sporting Goods Retail:** The sporting goods industry stands to profit from the increased demand for hybrid bicycles, as well as from developing handcrafted and sustainably-made bikes for a niche market. - **Custom Bike Shops:** Custom bike shops can capitalize on the growing demand for handmade and personalized bikes, offering unique and individualized designs not found in mass-produced bikes. - **Green Transportation:** Businesses focused on sustainable transportation can innovate in the cycling industry by developing eco-friendly bike materials and technologies, as well as promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Functional All-Terrain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diverge-str.md) - [Versatile Gravel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-bicycle.md) - [Ultra-Stiffened Road Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-road-bike.md) - [Luxurious Gravel Dirt Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploro-racemax.md) - [Functional No-Frills E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-cross.md) - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Off-Road Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotic-cascade-adventure-bike.md) - [Collaboration Supercar-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploro-racemax-x-huracn-sterrato.md)