The Hummingbird is one of those rare examples of a product that well and truly lives up to its name -- while this product might not look like a hummingbird, it certainly shares its traits of lightness and rapidity, all within the design language and functionality of the ever-popular folding bicycle.
The subject of a highly successful crowdfunding campaign over on Kickstarter, the Hummingbird folding bicycle weighs in at only 6.7 kg, so even people with slight builds can easily lift the bike and move it around. This particular bike also features a highly compact and simplified folding mechanism that is easy to execute. What's more, riders are given the flexibility of choosing between different gear setups.
Lightweight, compact and convenient, the Hummingbird offers all the core features you'd want in a folding bicycle.
What's Driving This Trend
- Lightweight Bicycles
- There is an opportunity to innovate in the bicycle industry by creating lightweight and portable bicycles that cater to the needs of urban commuters.
- Carbon Fiber Construction
- The use of carbon fiber material in the construction of bicycles presents an opportunity for innovation in the lightweight and durable products space.
- Compact Folding Mechanisms
- The development of compact and simplified folding mechanisms in bicycles presents an opportunity for innovation in the portable products and mobility industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Bicycle Manufacturing
- The bicycle manufacturing industry can benefit from incorporating carbon fiber construction into their product lines to create lightweight and durable bicycles that cater to the needs of urban commuters.
- Portable Products
- The development of lightweight and compact bicycles that are easy to carry and store presents an opportunity for innovation in the portable products industry.
- Mobility Solutions
- Compact and portable bicycles that can be easily transported and stored could be a disruptive innovation in the mobility solutions industry, specifically for urban commuters.
