# High-Tech Bike Displays This Company Makes High-Functioning Bikes for Eco-Friendly Transport By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-bike References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/volatacycles/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item&tab=page_info) & [volatacycles](https://www.volatacycles.com/) These high-tech bikes integrate cycling and technology with a useful digital display. 'Volata Cycles' is a San Francisco and Milan-based company that offers unique high-tech bikes that offer a range of features. The bikes come with an [integrated display that connects to smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar) to allow the user to see directions, weather, play music and see any notifications or calls they may have received -- all while maintaining focus on the road. The bike also has important safety features such as automatic lights and a horn, while the bike's battery charges with the energy created from pedaling. The bike also has an anti-theft system that when activated has a motion detector, alarm and GPS locator to prevent people from stealing the bike, or to help find the bike if it is stolen. This high-tech bike's safety features and technological display would make it desirable for [urban commuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-ec-compact). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Integrated Display Bikes:** The integration of digital displays into bikes opens up opportunities for enhanced user experiences and connectivity. - **Smart Safety Features:** The inclusion of automatic lights, horns, and theft prevention systems in bikes presents opportunities for improving safety and security. - **Cycling-tech Integration:** The seamless integration of cycling and technology enables new possibilities for data tracking, navigation, and entertainment while biking. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The bicycle manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of integrating high-tech features into bikes to attract tech-savvy consumers. - **Urban Commuting:** The urban commuting industry can benefit from the development of high-functioning bikes with advanced safety features and digital connectivity. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can explore partnerships and collaborations to create seamless integration between smartphones and high-tech bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Futuristic Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex8s-connect-bike.md) - [Intelligent Cycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-smart-bikes.md) - [Connected Cyclist Information Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-bike-components-corecap.md) - [Smart Connected E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfast-top-3.md) - [Featherweight Smart E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-smart-ebike.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-concept.md) - [App-Controlled Custom E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bike.md) - [App-Enabled Bike Handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar.md)