# Classy Retro-Inspired Cycles The Epitaph Bike Features Throwback Styling and Twice the Tires By Michael Hines | Published 2011-07-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epitaph-bike References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/epitaph-bike-classic-and-sophisticated-bike-by-autumshere/) & [autumshere](http://autumshere.com/) The Epitaph bike is easily one of the classiest four-wheelers I have ever laid eyes on. That may sound like a typo, but the Epitaph bike is actually designed with [four low-profile wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettwiesel-one-plus) that fit side by side on the front and back rims of the tires. The Epitaph bike has a [classic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman) that makes it more like a [motorcycle from the 30s or 40s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara) than a bicycle. Perhaps because of its unique look, designer Autumshere has limited the production run of the Epitaph bike to a mere 12 units, each numbered via Roman numerals engraved onto the seats. If you want to get your hands on this bike, it's going to cost you a pretty penny, as Autmshere is pricing this 12-of-a-kind bike at $2,950. Better start saving now, biker boys and girls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Retro-inspired Vehicles:** The rising popularity of vintage-inspired vehicles offers opportunities for companies to create unique and stylish designs that can cater to niche markets. - **Limited Edition Production:** Producing limited edition runs of products can create a sense of exclusivity and luxury that allows for higher price points and appeal to collectors. - **Premium Bicycles:** With the increasing demand for premium bikes that offer both functionality and style, there is potential for companies to carve out a profitable niche within the bicycle market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to leverage the popularity of retro-style vehicles to create unique and limited production runs that cater to niche markets. - **Manufacturing Industry:** The manufacturing industry can use limited production runs as a way to create unique, high-quality products with an exclusive appeal that can justify higher price points. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** The sporting goods industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for premium bicycles and focus on creating high-quality, stylish designs that cater to niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Hyper-Efficient Mountain Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperefficient-mountain-bicycles.md) - [Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid.md) - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Customizable Aluminum-Cast Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-bikes-hypocrite.md) - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md) - [Advanced Timeless Aesthetic eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritretto-512-ebike.md) - [Futuristic Single-Wheel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-infinity-bike.md)