# Reinventing The Wheel Folding Bicycle Wheel By Chris Skleryk | Published 2008-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-space-saving-ingenuity-folding-bicycle-wheel References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/02/04/crossbreed-folding-bicycle-wheel/) & [waterstudio.nl](http://www.waterstudio.nl/) The [folding bicycle wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) is a very innovative space saver for the courier or commuter who, for security measure, removes their [front tire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack). Now instead of having to take the awkward wheel with you to your office, you can simply fold it up and put in into you brief. Designed by Duncan Fitzsimmons, this full sized wheel folding wheel is getting him some attention from “major manufacturers” will hopefully soon be in our grasps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Folding Bicycle Wheels:** The trend of folding bicycle wheels is disrupting the traditional bicycle industry and providing commuters with a more efficient and convenient transportation option. - **Space-saving Bicycle Accessories:** The trend of creating space-saving and easily transportable bicycle accessories provides opportunities for innovation in the cycling industry. - **Personalized Bicycle Accessories:** The trend of creating personalized and customizable bicycle accessories allows for disruption in the market by offering unique and differentiated products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The bicycle manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of folding bicycle wheels by incorporating this design into their own product lines. - **Courier and Delivery Services:** The courier and delivery services industry can benefit from the trend of space-saving bicycle accessories as it allows for more efficient and convenient transportation options for their employees. - **Personalized Product Manufacturing:** The personalized product manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend of personalized bicycle accessories by offering unique and customizable products to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Belt-Driven Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-folder.md) - [Adventurous Folding Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbike-change-adventure.md) - [Flatpack Cyclist Safety Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmet-concept.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md) - [Practical Three-Fold Bicycle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threefold-bicycles.md) - [Miniature Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatamel.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md)