# Cost-Conscious Bamboo Bikes The Greencycle-Eco is Designed for Less-Industrialized Countries By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-07 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greencycle-eco References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/02/greencycle-eco-friendly-bike/) & [aut.researchgateway.ac.nz](http://aut.researchgateway.ac.nz/handle/10292/1059) The Greencycle-Eco is a bamboo bicycle designed to be used primarily by the poor in less-industrialized countries. The Greencycle-Eco has a unique design that allows for [saddlebags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-hauler) (in this case baskets) to be thrown over its frame. A small passenger seat is also included allowing two to ride safely at a time. The Greencycle-Eco is constructed using a [bamboo frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-drone) with a [small amount of steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltic-x) being used to hold everything together. The bike is made using prefabricated bamboo panels cut using a CNC cutter to minimize waste. The cost-saving materials and techniques used to make the Greencycle-Eco help to keep its price low so that Majority World farmers can actually afford to purchase one. You can check out images of the Greencycle-Eco along with other bamboo bikes here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Transportation:** The rise of affordable and eco-friendly transportation options opens up opportunities for sustainable ventures. - **Affordable and Smart Design:** Cost-effective design can create smart, long-lasting products that cater to the needs of underserved communities. - **Innovative Manufacturing Processes:** Exploration of innovative manufacturing methods could lead to the development of more affordable and sustainable transportation options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The focus on eco-friendly transportation solutions offers a promising opportunity for innovation and investment in the industry. - **Sustainability:** Sustainable product development, addressing affordability, should be prioritized in order to provide solutions for impoverish areas. - **Manufacturing:** Engineered design and efficient manufacturing practices can drive development of more affordable and sustainable products for communities in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bamboo Electric City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlo-cuba.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossby-geo.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Ultra-Sustainable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-x1.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md)