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# Illustrated Bike Frames
The Festka Urban Zero Bike by Tomski & Polanski is Artistic

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-28 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festka-urban-zero-bike
References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/03/27/festka-bike-by-tomski-polanski/) & [festka](http://festka.com/en/tomski-polanski-project/)

While the design of the Festka Urban Zero Bike might be familiar to those who keep their ears to the ground when it comes to all things cyclist-driven, the exterior has been given a custom facelift that will delight many for different reasons. Artist duo by the name of Tomski & Polanski were commissioned to embellish the frame of the bike with a [riot of illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson).

Presented at the [North American Handmade Bicycle Show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-foodservice-k12) in Charlotte, United States, the Festka Urban Zero Bike combines fantasy, elegance and performance at a whopping price of $8,900. Considering all of the details, which include the hardware such as its [Gates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergblitz-s9e) Carbon Belt Drive system, the price doesn't seem so drastic.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Custom-designed Bike Frames:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate with bike manufacturers and create unique and visually stunning bike frames.
- **Artistic Bicycle Accessories:** Demand for artistic embellishments on bike components and accessories, opening up opportunities for artists and craftsmen.
- **Luxury Performance Bicycles:** Growing market for high-end bicycles that combine aesthetics, performance, and premium features, creating opportunities for luxury bicycle brands.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Bike manufacturers can collaborate with artists to create custom-designed and artistically embellished bike frames, catering to a niche market of art enthusiasts and high-end buyers.
- **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can venture into the bicycle industry by collaborating with manufacturers to create custom bike frames, components, and accessories that showcase their artistic talent.
- **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can tap into the market for high-end bicycles by offering premium, visually stunning, and high-performance bicycles with unique artistic designs.

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