# Folding Last-Mile Bicycles The Conceptual 'Flow' Bike is Perfect for Short Urban Commutes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-bike References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/11/06/the-last-mile-commute-just-got-easier/) The conceptual 'Flow' bike is a stylized, multifunctional solution for urban consumers to use when seeking to ease their early morning and evening commutes. Boasting a [folding design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threefold-bicycles) that can be adjusted in mere seconds, the bike is highly applicable for consumers who take public transportation and need a quick way to get from the station to their office. The bike is also ideal for consumers who drive into the city to let them park further away from the downtown core and ride in to save parking money, eliminate the need to catch a bus and much more. The conceptual 'Flow' bike is the design work of Andy Cheng and Elvis Hsu, and features a modern design that has [built-in headlights and taillights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bike-concept-design) to ensure optimal visibility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Folding Bicycles:** The trend of folding bicycles is disrupting urban commuting by providing a convenient and portable solution for short distances. - **Multifunctional Design:** The trend of multifunctional design is revolutionizing urban transportation by offering adaptable solutions for different commuting needs. - **Integration of Lights:** The trend of integrating lights into bicycles is enhancing safety and visibility for urban riders during early mornings and evenings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Urban Transportation:** The urban transportation industry can embrace folding bicycles to provide commuters with efficient and flexible options for short distances. - **Bike Sharing Services:** Bike sharing services can adopt multifunctional design concepts to offer diversified solutions to their customers, accommodating various commuting preferences. - **Bicycle Accessories:** The bicycle accessories industry can capitalize on the integration of lights into bicycles by developing innovative lighting solutions that prioritize rider safety in urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Folding Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbike-change-adventure.md) - [Modular Accessory Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-ebike.md) - [Collapsible Belt-Driven Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-folder.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md) - [Workstation-Equipped Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-bike.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Crowded Cityscape Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/didi-bike.md) - [Compact Last-Mile Delivery Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-bike-concept.md) - [Shareable Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-mobility-solution.md)