# Interactive-Integrated Bikes Be Guided by Your iPhone With the Encycle Concept By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycle-concept References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/20/the-cycle-generation/) The Encycle Concept is the perfect mix of smartphone connectivity and athleticism, packed into an overall sleek design. With a [smartphone attached to the bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar), this power-riding device allows cyclists to charge their mobile, [generate electricity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet) and navigate through bike routes. A built-in tilt sensor recognizes the slopes and sets the resistance level accordingly. An Encycle Concept app also helps chart your biking and function as a speedometer. **Implications** - Ever since the recent economic recession many consumers have found themselves feeling helpless and lacking a certain level of control over their own lives. Businesses that offer these types of consumers products with interactive qualities will experience favorable results. Such products will allow consumers to regain a sense of control. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone-integrated Bikes:** Leveraging smartphone connectivity to enhance cycling experience and provide additional functionalities such as charging and navigation. - **Electricity-generating Bikes:** Integrating the ability for bicycles to generate electricity, providing a more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation option. - **Tilt Sensor-enabled Bikes:** Utilizing built-in tilt sensors to automatically adjust resistance levels based on topography, enhancing the biking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Equipment and Accessories:** Developing interactive-integrated bikes to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking advanced functionalities for their workout routines. - **Mobile Technology:** Creating innovative smartphone applications and accessories tailored for cyclists, enhancing their biking experience and providing additional features. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Driving disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by incorporating electricity-generating capabilities into bicycles, promoting greener mobility options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Cycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system.md) - [Outdoor Adventure-Focused Smart E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ebike1.md) - [App-Controlled Custom E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bike.md) - [Productivity-Supporting Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ekinekt-bd-3.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Immersive Futuristic Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex8s-connect-bike.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-concept.md) - [Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder-electric-bike.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-smart-bikes.md)