# Ultra-Compact Bicycles The 'Halfbike' is Designed For Compact Urban Storage By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfbike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/halbrad-half-bike/42727/) & [halbrad.de](http://halbrad.de/) The Halbrad -- literally "hafbike" in German -- is a truly unique bicycle that features two wheels, pedals and a handlebar on an innovatively re-engineered rear triangle. Targeted towards the urban personal mobility market, the Halbrad is very easy to ride -- all you have to do is sit on the saddle, grasp onto the handlebars and pedal away towards your destination. It only takes minutes to learn and is equipped with a healthy 90-cm turning radius and can be held in a standing position by balancing the front wheel and pedal for added convenience. Cycling is clearly becoming increasingly popular among people living in urban areas, but unfortunately, urban living is often a very compact affair. This is exactly why the halfbike will come in use to so many as a result of its ultra-portable and compact form factor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-compact Bicycles:** The trend of ultra-compact bicycles presents opportunities for innovative urban personal mobility solutions. - **Urban Personal Mobility:** The trend of urban personal mobility highlights the need for compact and portable transportation options. - **Innovative Bicycle Design:** The trend of innovative bicycle design creates room for unique and re-engineered solutions for urban commuters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cycling:** The cycling industry can embrace the trend of ultra-compact bicycles to offer practical and portable solutions for urban commuters. - **Personal Transportation:** The personal transportation industry can cater to the trend of urban personal mobility by providing compact and convenient options for city dwellers. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can explore the trend of innovative bicycle design to create efficient and space-saving solutions for urban commuting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Folding Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-urban-ebike.md) - [Mini Electric Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tern-nbd.md) - [Ultra-Compact Foldable Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebot-s2.md) - [German Foldable Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-hybrid.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-commuter-ebike.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md)