# Taxidermy Bike Racks The Longhorn Bicycle Rack from The Iron Roots Designs is Playful By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhorn-bicycle-rack References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/01/01/this-unusually-creative-bike-rack-is-designed-to-look-like-animal-taxidermy/) & [theironrootsdesigns](https://www.theironrootsdesigns.com/) The Longhorn bicycle rack has been designed by The Iron Roots Designs as a premium fixture for cyclists to mount on their wall when looking for a way to keep their bike available for use and out of the way. The cheeky bike rack is achieved with a wooden mount that has been paired with a leather bicycle seat and finished with a set of handlebars that mimic the look of antlers. The components work together to create the appearance of a taxidermy animal when hung on a wall and will offer a sturdy place to keep a ride accessible at all times without using any floor space. The Longhorn bicycle rack from The Iron Roots Designs can easily handle any standard-sized bike up to 65 pounds in weight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Bike Racks:** Creating bike racks with sustainable materials or repurposed objects can help companies tap into eco-conscious consumers. - **Playful Home Decor:** Incorporating fun and lighthearted elements into functional home decor can attract customers looking for unique and playful design. - **Animal-inspired Products:** Taking inspiration from animal imagery in product design can be a way to create memorable and eye-catching items for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Cycling/e-biking:** Creating functional and aesthetically pleasing bike racks can revolutionize the way consumers store and display their bicycles. - **Home Decor:** Developing decorative and functional items that incorporate playful or animal-inspired themes can appeal to trend-conscious consumers in the home decor market. - **Sustainable Design:** Incorporating repurposed or eco-friendly materials into products, such as bike racks, can satisfy the growing demand for sustainability-focused design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tri-Functional Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trifunctional-bicycle-rack.md) - [Foldable Flatpack Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahha-toaster-bike-rack.md) - [Compact Cyclist Car Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbull-rack.md) - [Architectural Midcentury Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand.md) - [Tubular Metallic Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack.md) - [Horizontal Automotive Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktop-bike-rack.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Motor-Assisted Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorassisted-bicycle-rack.md) - [Modular Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper.md)