# Kinetic Bike Wheel Technology Copenhagen Wheel Transforms Regular Bicycles into Hybrids By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-bike-wheel-technology References: [switched](http://www.switched.com/2009/12/16/hybrid-bikes-are-easy-riding-with-the-kinetic-copenhagen-wheel/#continued) & [web.mit.edu](http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/ratti-copenhagen-1216.html) [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowheel) researchers presented the Copenhagen Wheel at the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change last month. The revolutionary new [bicycle wheel boosts power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamingo-ebike-motor), and can keep track of friends, fitness, smog and traffic. The Copenhagen Wheel can be swapped onto an existing bike frame to transform it into a [hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bike). The wheel's red hub contains electronic gadgets and novel functions including Bluetooth that transmits data to handlebar mounted cell phone and GPS devices. **Implications** - This revolutionary energy-saving system will help the biker who is easily short of breath when in need of a boost. It is truly a bike of the future. The new wheels are a win-win for both the biker and their surrounding environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kinetic Bike Wheel Technology:** Provides an opportunity for the development of more user-friendly and enhanced bike wheel technologies for hybrid bikes. - **Smart Bike Technologies:** The incorporation of electronics and novel functions into bike wheels and frames presents opportunities for the development of smarter bike technologies. - **Energy-saving Innovations in Transportation:** The development of the Copenhagen Wheel presents an opportunity for the exploration and implementation of energy-saving technologies in the transportation industry. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycling Industry:** The Copenhagen Wheel can revolutionize the bicycles market, and inspire competition for new and innovative bike wheels and features. - **Electronics Industry:** The Copenhagen Wheel’s electronic features provide for opportunities in the production and development of technology for transportation purposes. - **Sustainability Industry:** The Copenhagen Wheel and other similar energy-saving transportation technologies have the potential to lead to the development and implementation of sustainable technologies on a larger scale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Intelligent Cycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Ultra-Compact Bike Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clip-electric-motor.md) - [Powerful Aftermarket eBike Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-conversion-kit.md) - [Regenerative Drive Mechanisms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive.md) - [Futuristic Auto Wheel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-module.md) - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-concept.md)