# Spectacle-Shaped Cycles The Freerider Skatecycle Combines a Snowboard, Skateboard and Casterboard By manzil | Published 2010-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freerider-skatecycle References: [brooklynworkshop](http://www.brooklynworkshop.com/wdp/2010/07/04/coming-soon/) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/freerider-skatecycle-the-next-gen-recreational-vehicle/) Brooklyn Workshop's Freerider Skatecycle is a recreational vehicle that combines a snowboard, skateboard and casterboard. This award-winning skatecycle features a solid aluminum frame, durable composite body parts, two slip-resistant footboards, [hubless wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel) and a twisting axle. With the help of the axle, rider can propel the device with ease. The Freerider Skatecycle weighs just 7.25 lbs and is priced at $150. **Implications** - For those who aren't interested in skateboarding or snowboarding, designers are creating [alternative vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modi) that let people enjoy the thrill of cruising down the street with ease. With so many urban cities, these type of contraptions can make the perfect [method of transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle) for those who want something different. It's the perfect creative edge businesses can use to attract people to a friendlier version of extreme sports. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Recreational Vehicles:** Creating alternative vehicles that combine different sports can provide a unique and exciting experience for non-skateboarders and non-snowboarders. - **Urban Transportation Innovation:** Constructing contraptions that offer an unconventional method of transportation can appeal to urban dwellers looking for a distinctive and convenient way to get around. - **Friendlier Extreme Sports:** Developing friendlier versions of extreme sports can attract individuals who desire the thrill of these activities without the intimidation factor, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Recreational Vehicles:** The market for recreational vehicles can be expanded by offering alternative vehicles that cater to individuals seeking a different kind of recreational experience. - **Urban Mobility:** The urban mobility industry can benefit from the creation of unconventional and compact transportation devices that provide innovative solutions for urban transportation woes. - **Alternative Sports:** The alternative sports industry can tap into a new market segment by developing friendlier versions of extreme sports, attracting individuals who are interested in the thrill without the traditional barriers to entry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Senior-Supporting Mobility Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-skateboard.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md)