# Handy Handlebar Shelves The FFRACK Fixed Frontal Rack Replaces the Wicker Basket By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffrack-fixed-frontal-rack References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/48723/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/capnash/6984040773/in/photostream) The [back rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper) and the wicker basket are not the look for every cyclist but this FFRACK Fixed Frontal Rack might just fulfill the transport needs and ideal aesthetic of other bicycle owners. Manufactured for a more industrial appearance from bent and joined tubular metal, this [two-wheeler accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike) actually becomes a part of your bike. Creator Tomas Hernandez essentially took drop handlebars and added a chunky grate to the ends. The result is a flat horizontally-oriented rectangular frame that can be fitted and bungeed with [boxes and bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflected-bag). It's broad, it's sturdy and it sports a cool contemporary coat of white paint. In case the FFRACK Fixed Frontal Rack becomes a nuisance for speed-based cycling, the designer has developed an easily detached head tube stem to swap in a set of lighter handgrips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Industrial Bike Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sturdy, industrial-style accessories for bicycles to cater to cyclists who prefer a more rugged aesthetic. - **Customizable Bike Racks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modular bike racks that can be easily customized with different attachments and accessories. - **Detachable Bicycle Components:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design easily detachable bicycle components that allow for quick interchangeability based on different cycling needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore opportunities to create and market innovative bike accessories that cater to different cycling preferences. - **Outdoor Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop outdoor sports equipment that combines functionality, durability, and aesthetics for adventure enthusiasts. - **Urban Transportation Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative urban transportation solutions that promote cycling as a viable alternative to traditional modes of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foldable Flatpack Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahha-toaster-bike-rack.md) - [Tri-Functional Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trifunctional-bicycle-rack.md) - [Compact Cyclist Car Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbull-rack.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md) - [Horizontal Automotive Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktop-bike-rack.md) - [Rugged Pickup Storage Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truck-bed-rack.md) - [App-Enabled Bike Handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar.md) - [Handlebar Bike Gear Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gear-clip.md) - [Modular Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper.md)