# Lightweight Designer Bikes Le Flâneur Sportif d’Hermès Comes with a Hefty Price Tag By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-08-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-bikes References: [lostinasupermarket](http://lostinasupermarket.com/2014/08/le-flaneur-sportif-dhermes-carbon-fiber-sports-bicycle/) Luxury retailer Hermès is expanding its interests beyond that of fashion with the release of the Le Flâneur Sportif d’Hermès bicycle. Utilizing carbon fiber material to create an [extremely lightweight design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidolon), the Le Flâneur Sportif d’Hermès bicycle offers a more high-end option to [traditional cycling equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t1-st-plus). Weighing in at only 24 pounds, this couture bicycle design is sure to attract cyclists looking to combine their love for fashion with more sustainable methods of day-to-day routine. While simplistic in aesthetic design, the Le Flâneur Sportif d’Hermès bike is sure to impress buyers with its couture fashion label, opening up the brand to a whole new audience. While [sleek in aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store), this brand name bicycle will set you back quite a bit, costing $11,300 to purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Designer Bicycles:** Luxury fashion retailers are expanding their interests beyond apparel to offer high-end, couture bicycle designs. - **Carbon Fiber Innovation:** Carbon fiber material is being utilized to create extremely lightweight bicycle designs for a more sustainable means of transportation. - **Fashion Meets Sustainability:** The intersection of fashion and sustainability is being realized through the development of luxury bicycles that offer style and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Retail:** Luxury retailers are tapping into the cycling industry by offering high-end bicycle designs for buyers who prioritize both style and sustainability. - **Sustainable Transportation:** As more individuals seek out sustainable methods of transportation, luxury bicycle designs may offer a viable solution for those looking to combine sustainability and style. - **Sports Equipment:** High-end bicycle designs are expanding the sports equipment industry to offer buyers more fashionable and functional options for outdoor recreation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Aluminum-Cast Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-bikes-hypocrite.md) - [High-End Touring Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-titanium-touring-bicycle.md) - [Lightweight Spanish E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaerolight.md) - [Luxurious Equestrian Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-yoga.md) - [Haute Fashion House Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-ateliers-horizons.md) - [Bespoke Automotive-Branded Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlaverick-aston-martin-1r.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Road Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-cfr-di2.md) - [Minimalist Carbon Fiber E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pure.md) - [Featherweight Cargo Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-bicycles.md)