# Sustainable Transforming Trikes The Greencycle 2 by Paulus Maringka is a Convertible Rickshaw Bike By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-08-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greencycle-2 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/08/15/sustainable-cycle/) The Greencycle 2 was designed by Paulus Maringka and is already receiving positive feedback from many of its reviewers. The Greencycle 2 has also recently been featured in the 2011 International Bicycle Design Competition. This [trike-bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trike-flatbed-hybrid) stands apart from its competitors because of its basic design and what it means for environmentally sustainable designs that aim to assist poorer countries. The Greencycle 2 was created in the design process with renewable resources that are easily accessible in many developing countries. The design of the Greencycle 2 was developed using research methods and feedback from target groups that would help in creating a bike that is functional and culturally meaningful. The bike was redesigned into a [three-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike-design) after the first model of the Greencycle failed due to lack of stability. The Greencycle 2 is still able to [convert back to a two-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick) given the need in the terrain. This bike could greatly impact those in developing countries that do not have access to cars and trucks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Convertible Rickshaw Bikes:** Creating versatile and adaptable transportation options for marginalized communities in developing countries. - **Environmentally Sustainable Designs:** Incorporating renewable resources and eco-friendly features to address environmental challenges in transportation. - **Functional and Culturally Meaningful Design:** Developing products that are not only practical but also resonate with the cultural needs and preferences of target user groups. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Exploring innovative approaches to design and manufacture bicycles that cater to specific user needs in different contexts. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Developing cost-effective and environmentally friendly transportation solutions for communities without access to cars or trucks. - **Product Design and Development:** Leveraging user research and feedback to create functional and meaningful products for underserved markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgx-trike-concept.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Convertible Electric Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-electric-bicycle.md) - [Pedal-Assisted Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambrogio.md) - [Improved Electric Tricycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike2.md) - [Electric Cargo Trike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-slev.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Customizable Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maven-urban-etrike.md)