# Glow-in-the-Dark Bikes The Pure Fix Cycles 'Kilo' Bicycle is Activated By Sunlight By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowinthedark-bike References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/08/glow-in-the-dark-bike.html) & [purefixcycles](http://purefixcycles.com/products/glow-in-the-dark-fixie-bike-kilo) Get ready for the world's first glow-in-the-dark bike! The 'Kilo' cycle, which was designed by [Pure Fix Cycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-oatmeal-bowl), is a bike that features a [glow-in-the-dark frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-circuit-board) adorned with a special paint that needs only an hour of sunlight in order to glow. Created after months of experimentation, Kilo is part of the Pure Fix Cycle's GLOW series. This glow-in-the-dark bike features a frame that can be painted with solar-activated paint on either side; this special paint can be applied to the wheels as well. During the day, Kilo's frame is a bright yellow color but at night, it glows with a fluorescent green hue. Other features include a "flip-flop rear hub" that allows riders to change from single speed to fixed gear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glow-in-the-dark Products:** Opportunity to create more products that use glow-in-the-dark technology, such as clothing and accessories. - **Solar-activated Paint:** Potential to develop paint that is activated by solar energy for various applications, including transportation and outdoor signage. - **Customizable Bicycle Designs:** Innovation in creating bikes with customizable designs, allowing users to personalize their bicycles with unique visuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing outdoor equipment with glow-in-the-dark features, improving visibility and safety in low-light conditions. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating glow-in-the-dark elements into clothing and accessories, offering unique and eye-catching designs. - **Paint and Coatings:** Opportunity to explore solar-activated paints and coatings for various industries, revolutionizing the way objects interact with sunlight and providing sustainable solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle.md) - [Nightsky-Inspired Tonal Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-one.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-landcraft.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [Stylized Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocycle-g4i.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Sunset-Themed E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-horizon.md) - [Artistic Night Sky E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7d-eq-dusk.md)