# Geektastic Bike Handles Keyboard Cycle Grips Bring Out Your Techie Side By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-bike-grips References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5275485/odyssey-keyboard-grips-combine-love-of-biking-efficient-text-input) & [treefortbikes](http://www.treefortbikes.com/233_333222351683__Aaron-Ross-Signature-Grips-Black.html) Keyboard handle bars are all the rage for the geeky cyclers. With [mock QWERTY keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-1800-mechanical-keyboard) (which actually say QWGTSU), these bicycle handles not only provide great grip, but also let you show off your [love for all things tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys). The [grip handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-powder-phone-grip) come in black and white and cost less than $8 with free shipping. **Implications** - Geeks are louder and prouder than ever, especially in an age when some of the most famous people alive are billionaire computer geniuses. In this spirit it is definitely a smart move for companies to embrace products that let their consumers celebrate their inner geek. Products like this demonstrate that being a little bit nerdy is definitely not a bad thing, particularly if your a company with a taste for producing popular products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 29% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geeky Accessories:** Companies can capitalize on the growing popularity of geek culture by creating unique accessories that allow consumers to showcase their love for technology. - **Tech-inspired Design:** Designers can incorporate technology-inspired elements into everyday products, appealing to the tech-savvy consumer market. - **Personalized Grips:** The demand for customizable products opens up opportunities for companies to offer bike grips with personalized keyboard layouts or designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can expand their product offerings by incorporating geek-inspired accessories that appeal to a niche market segment. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can experiment with tech-inspired elements to create unique and trendy accessories for tech-savvy consumers. - **Personalization:** Personalization platforms can partner with bike accessory companies to offer customized grips with personalized keyboard layouts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coding Newbie Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-world-keyboard.md) - [Spin Bike Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zwift-play-controller.md) - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Keyboard-Style Cap Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clickeez.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Timeless Typewriter Keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-typewriter-keyboard-design.md) - [Collaborative Translucent Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prix-workshop.md) - [DJ-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberboard-r2-le-smoking.md) - [Chromatic Pro-Grade Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-expression-series-prism-keyboard.md)