# Skatecycles The ‘Dreamslide' is an Efficient Cycle for Standing Riders By manzil | Published 2010-09-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamslide References: [dreamslide](http://www.dreamslide.com/SITE/ENG/index.html) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/dreamslide-pedaled-stand-up-vehicle/16486/) French designer Jean‐Marc Gobillard designed an efficient next gen bicycle perfect for standing riders. Gobillard’s ‘Dreamslide’ features a special pedalling system which allows the rider to [stand rather than sit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martoni-cardio-speeder). Dreamslide adopts a unique system known as an "Adaptive Pedalling System," invented by Gobillard himself, which allows the user to pedal in a natural movement similar to jogging and optimises [pedalling efficiency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system) zone, generates acceleration amazingly, and overcomes the dead centre effects of conventional pedalling system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Efficient Pedalling Systems:** The innovation of an Adaptive Pedalling System in bicycles like the Dreamslide opens up opportunities for increased pedalling efficiency and optimized movement for riders. - **Standing Rider Bicycles:** The development of bicycles designed specifically for standing riders, such as the Dreamslide, provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the cycling industry to cater to a different type of riding experience. - **Next Gen Bicycles:** The integration of advanced features like an Adaptive Pedalling System in bicycles like the Dreamslide showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the development of next-generation cycling technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cycling Industry:** The cycling industry can explore the development and production of bicycles with Adaptive Pedalling Systems to cater to the growing demand for efficient and versatile riding options. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** The sporting goods industry can leverage the trend of standing rider bicycles and focus on the production of specialized bicycles that cater to various sports and recreational activities. - **Transportation Industry:** The transportation industry can consider the integration of standing rider bicycles like the Dreamslide as an alternative mode of transportation, providing a convenient and eco-friendly solution for short commutes and urban mobility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Adventurous Pedal-Powered Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedalpowered-electric-bicycle.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Dual-Posture Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-escooter.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md)