# Compact Folding Bikes Le Pliable from Saul Maret is a Travel-Sized Two-Wheeler By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-pliable References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/08/13/fold-your-saddle/) Stolen bicycles would be a thing of the past if everyone owned Le Pliable. Le Pliable is a [folding bicycle concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) from designer Saul Maret that quickly and easily folds down for safe and convenient storage. Why lock up your bike when you can just [fold it up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twospeed-folding-bike) and take it with you? Le Pliable has a [minimalist design and a tiny frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirider-24-gb3), which may be a problem for bigger and bulkier riders. Still, Le Pliable is a great idea that deserves a look or two. Take that first look by checking out the gallery -- you won’t regret it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 93% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Folding Bikes:** The trend of compact folding bikes presents an opportunity for innovative designs that prioritize portability and convenience. - **Safe and Convenient Storage:** The trend of safe and convenient storage for bicycles opens up possibilities for innovative solutions such as Le Pliable that address the issue of bike theft. - **Minimalist Bike Design:** The trend of minimalist bike design offers an opportunity for creative and space-saving solutions like Le Pliable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The bicycle manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of compact folding bikes by developing innovative designs and technologies. - **Transportation and Mobility:** The transportation and mobility industry can leverage the trend of safe and convenient storage for bicycles to create disruptive innovations that address the needs of urban commuters. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can tap into the trend of minimalist bike design by offering lightweight and portable options that cater to adventure enthusiasts and travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Folding Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbike-change-adventure.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Flatpack Cyclist Safety Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmet-concept.md) - [Collapsible Belt-Driven Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-folder.md) - [Fast-Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btwin-e-fold-900.md) - [Wheel-Wedging Folding Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-wedging-folding-bicycle.md) - [Miniature Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatamel.md) - [Shapeshifting Trunk-Friendly Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pxid-a1.md)