# See-Through Bicycles This Invisible Bike Takes on Any Color it Passes By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-bike References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cycles/clarity-bike-transparent-bike-by-designaffairs/) & [studioblog.designaffairs](http://studioblog.designaffairs.com/?p=869) This invisible bike comes from the great minds at Design Affairs. At first glance, it looks like a solid black frame, however when it's moved in front of the white wall, it changes colors. Well, it doesn't actually change colors, you just see the color behind it. This invisible bike is called the Charity Bike and could be the first of a string of bikes using new materials like [advanced polymer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike). Polymer is advantageous in bike frames because it provides formidable resistance to impact, is [lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle) and exceptionally flexible. This [invisible bike frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) can withstand exposure to almost any chemical as well as any temperature without wearing down. The only drawback to this design is it has a lower density than polycarbonate and acrylic, which are used in most bike frames. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Advanced Polymer Bike Frames:** Using advanced polymer in bike frames could lead to resistance to impact, lightweight and flexible bikes like the invisible Charity Bike. - **Color-changing Bikes:** Designing color-changing bikes like the invisible Charity Bike could be a trend for bicycle companies to follow. - **Chemical and Temperature Resistant Bikes:** Creating bikes that can withstand exposure to almost any chemical, as well as any temperature, like the invisible Charity Bike, could be a new trend in bike design. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Bike manufacturers can consider using advanced polymer in bike frames to create durable and lightweight bicycles. - **Design and Innovation:** Design and innovation companies can create new, unique bike designs like the invisible Charity Bike, using new materials and technologies. - **Chemical and Temperature Resistance Industry:** Companies in the chemical and temperature resistance industry can explore opportunities to partner with bicycle manufacturers to enhance the durability of bike frames. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crdos-ghost-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Bulletproof Transparent Glass Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclear.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Nightsky-Inspired Tonal Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-one.md) - [Sleek Steel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spectre-2022-model.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Consummately Customizable Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-commuter-bike.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md)