# Inflatable Bike Protection The Helium Bike Case by Biknd By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helium-bike-case References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/03/10/biknd-helium-bike-case-is-an-expensive-way-to-safely-transport-an-expensive-bike/) & [biknd](http://www.biknd.com/index_en.html) Considering that we are no Lance Armstrong (I'm including you, yes you, in that general 'we'), I'm sure we won't necessarily need the Helium Bike Case anytime soon. Yet, it's good to know that something like it exists, in case one decides to either invest in an [expensive bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike) or change careers altogether. Designed by Biknd, the Helium Bike Case offers [bike protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet) for travelers who can't bear to be parted from their cycles. Able to open 360°, its main feature lies in its [inflatable partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-project-ara) that increase the protection around the bike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bike Protection:** Opportunity for innovative bike protection solutions using inflatable technology. - **Traveler Bike Accessories:** Potential for innovative accessories that cater to the needs of travelers who want to bring their bikes along. - **360° Accessibility:** Opportunity to create products with full 360-degree access for easy handling and storage. ### Where This Applies - **Sporting Goods:** Disruptive innovation possibilities in developing advanced bike protection solutions. - **Travel & Tourism:** Opportunity to create specialized accessories for bike enthusiasts who travel frequently. - **Luggage & Baggage:** Potential for creating innovative cases and bags that offer increased protection and accessibility for various items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherlight Inflatable Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflabi-bike-helmet.md) - [Inflatable Accordion-Style Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventete-ah1.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md) - [Foldable Air Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1.md) - [Airbag Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system.md) - [Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-bicycle-helmet.md) - [Flatpack Cyclist Safety Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmet-concept.md) - [Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-airbag.md) - [Origami-Style Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raba-helmet.md)