# Next-Generation Vehicular Bike Racks The 'Kupper Mount' Securely Affixes a Bike to Your Vehicle By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kupper-mount References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/next-generation-bike-rack/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/the-wolf/kupper-mounts-the-next-generation-bike-rack-system?ref=9yabss&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'Kupper Mount' is a next-generation approach to mounting your [bike to your vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand) that will provide riders with a streamlined way to ensure they can carry their equipment with them anywhere. Impossibly compact in size, the rack works by utilizing [vacuum technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekester-travelpack-vacuum-kit) to be securely affixed onto your vehicle without saucing any scratches or damage. This then allows any kind of bike to be easily affixed onto your ride to seamlessly carry it with you around town or out of the city for suburban rides through the countryside. The 'Kupper Mount' acknowledges the need for [aftermarket cyclist accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikepacking-tent) as consumers seek to maintain a mobile lifestyle that combines multiple methods of transportation instead of just one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vacuum Technology Bike Racks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to improve bike transportation using compact bike racks with vacuum technology. - **Aftermarket Cyclist Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new and improved cyclist accessories to meet consumer needs for a mobile lifestyle. - **Multi-transport Solution:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create integrated solutions to combine multiple modes of transportation for a seamless mobile experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry to introduce high-tech solutions that improve bike transportation for urban and suburban riders. - **Cycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the cycling industry to develop and market new cyclist accessories that cater to mobile bike transportation needs of consumers. - **Outdoor Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the outdoor lifestyle industry to market and sell products that cater to mobile consumers seeking multi-transport solutions on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Cyclist Car Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbull-rack.md) - [Compact License Plate Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/license-plate-mount.md) - [Motor-Assisted Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorassisted-bicycle-rack.md) - [Powered Suction Car Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fovno-esh1b.md) - [Tubular Metallic Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack.md) - [Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vancompatible-bicycle-racks.md) - [Foldable Flatpack Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahha-toaster-bike-rack.md) - [Level-Access Car Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-racks.md) - [Rack-Free Car Ski Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailer-hitch-ski-rack.md)