# Apartment-Appropriate Bicycles This Flexible Bike is Made to Easily Be Carried Up Stairs By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-bike References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3052530/heres-the-perfect-bicycle-for-small-urban-apartments?partner=rss) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/david-roman-lieshout-corridor-bicycle-dutch-design-week-10-19-2015/) This small, flexible bike has a curved frame so that it sits comfortably on a person's shoulders, making it easy to take up and down stairs. Everything about its design was made for people who live in [apartments and condos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon) -- from its [fold-in pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) to its adjustable handlebars. The 'Corridor Bicycle' was designed by Dutch student, David Roman Lieshout, after living with friends and having to store his bike in the hallway for five months. The pedals and handlebars both swivel 90 degrees to keep everything in a vertical, streamlined design. The curve of the frame also allows it to be hung from a simple, minimalist hook -- making the method of transportation a piece of wall art. Truly made for the city dweller, the handlebars were even fashioned in a way so that grocery bags can be hung on the front without getting in the way of the peddling or slipping off the sides. Photo Credits: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3052530/heres-the-perfect-bicycle-for-small-urban-apartments?partner=rss), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/david-roman-lieshout-corridor-bicycle-dutch-design-week-10-19-2015/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Foldable Bicycles:** The trend of foldable bicycles presents an opportunity for innovative designs that are easy to carry and store in small spaces. - **Apartment-friendly Transportation:** The trend of apartment-appropriate bicycles opens up possibilities for creating innovative modes of transportation that cater to urban dwellers. - **Multi-functional Bikes:** The trend of multi-functional bicycles provides an opportunity to create versatile designs that serve both transportation and storage purposes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The bicycle manufacturing industry can explore new designs and features to create foldable and multi-functional bicycles for urban dwellers. - **Urban Transportation:** The urban transportation industry can incorporate apartment-friendly bicycles into their systems to provide convenient and sustainable options for city dwellers. - **Home Storage Solutions:** The home storage solutions industry can develop innovative designs and products to accommodate the unique needs of urban residents with limited space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Trunk-Friendly Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pxid-a1.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md) - [Adventurous Folding Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbike-change-adventure.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-commuter-ebike.md) - [Stylish Space-Saving Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theo-exercise-bike.md) - [Collapsible Belt-Driven Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-folder.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md)