# Multi-Purpose Trikes The LOCAL Bike Offers the Ultimate Three-Wheeler By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-bike References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/09/26/local-bicycle-by-fuseproject/) & [fuseproject](http://www.fuseproject.com/products-63) The LOCAL Bike by San Francisco designer Yves Behar offers the ultimate commuter for cyclists with an abundance of room for personal belongings. The LOCAL Bike is a [tricycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike-design) that with a ton of room for just about anything cyclists need to store when out and about. Behar has actually incorporated a large wooden crate up front that can hold groceries, lumber and even a surfboard as the pictures demonstrate. Locks, lights and detachable pockets have been integrated into the frame as useful features for the [commuting cyclist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-flex-etrike). The LOCAL Bike even has music capabilities thanks to the wireless JAMBOX speakers that Behar put into the trike. Now workers can commute in style with this chic three-wheeler for the average commuter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-purpose Trikes:** The LOCAL Bike highlights the trend of tricycles designed with ample storage space for personal belongings, offering an innovative solution for commuters. - **Integrated Storage Solutions:** The incorporation of a large wooden crate in the LOCAL Bike demonstrates a trend towards bicycles with integrated storage options, creating convenience for cyclists. - **Connected Commuting:** The integration of wireless JAMBOX speakers in the LOCAL Bike showcases the trend of bicycles being equipped with technology that enhances the commuting experience, providing opportunities for innovative audio solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The LOCAL Bike contributes to the bicycle manufacturing industry by showcasing a design that incorporates in-demand features such as ample storage and music capabilities, setting a standard for commuter-friendly bicycles. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The trend of multi-purpose trikes like the LOCAL Bike aligns with the sustainable transportation industry's focus on providing convenient and eco-friendly alternatives for commuting, presenting opportunities for companies to develop innovative solutions. - **Audio Technology:** The integration of wireless speakers in the LOCAL Bike opens up possibilities for the audio technology industry to partner with bicycle manufacturers to create innovative audio solutions for cyclists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Urban Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trike-flatbed-hybrid.md) - [Pedal-Assisted Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambrogio.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Tilting Cargo-Friendly eTrikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trike-flatbed-hybrid-750.md) - [Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgx-trike-concept.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md)