# Illuminated Urban Bikes The Teague Pulse Concept Makes Your Ride Glow By Howard Wu | Published 2009-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-urban-bike-the-teague-pulse References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/default.asp?p=2) The “Pulse” is a new [urban concept bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-current-plus) designed by Teague for the most safety and comfort conscious commuter. The main features of the Pulse are: 1. A fluorescent illuminated frame, for greater night time visibility. 2. Handlebar controlled [electric turn signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar), which eliminate the need for awkward hand signals. 3. Counterweighted pedals for increased efficiency—this feature is achieved through a modified toe-clip mechanism. **Implications** - The rise of environmentalism has caused many commuters to ditch their cars and ride bicycles to work instead. This new wave of cyclists has caused a concurrent rise in [safety innovations for bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1) that help make riders more visible in a culture that's grown reliant on cars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 87% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Safety Innovations for Bicycles:** The Teague Pulse concept with an illuminated frame and handlebar-controlled turn signals showcases the growing trend of safety innovations for bicycles. - **Increased Night Visibility:** The fluorescent illuminated frame of the Teague Pulse addresses the need for increased night time visibility for cyclists. - **Efficiency Enhancements in Bicycles:** The counterweighted pedals of the Teague Pulse highlight the trend of efficiency enhancements in bicycles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The rise in safety innovations and efficiency enhancements in bicycles presents new opportunities for innovation in the bicycle manufacturing industry. - **Cycling Accessories:** The need for increased night visibility has driven the demand for cycling accessories, potentially opening up new opportunities for innovative products in the industry. - **Electric Bicycle Components:** The handlebar-controlled electric turn signals on the Teague Pulse concept illustrate the potential for disruptive innovation in the electric bicycle components industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nighttime Limited Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocturne-bike.md) - [Crowded Cityscape Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/didi-bike.md) - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder-electric-bike.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-concept.md) - [Torque-Sensing Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torquesensing-commuter-ebikes.md) - [Synced Bike Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-system.md)