# Bi-Talented Bike Accessories The 'Meerkat' by Simon Enever is a Bike-Locking Mud Guard By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meerkat-by-simon-enever References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/dc5cgJ) & [eneverdesign](http://www.eneverdesign.com/MEERKAT.html) The [compact and convenient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirider-24-gb3) 'Meerkat' by Simon Enever is a capable product and a clever means to guard your bike against theft. It comes in a variety of colors and fastens simply and securely below your seat. The Meerkat by Simon Enever fits flawlessly on a variety of different frames, and can be folded out to protect [your rear wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack) and seat. A coil is also embedded within the close-packed locking device that can be wrapped around the [front wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Bike Accessories:** Designing bike accessories that are both compact and efficient to cater to the needs of urban cyclists. - **Multi-functional Bike Accessories:** Introducing bike accessories that can perform multiple functions, such as locking and protecting the bike. - **Colorful Bike Accessories:** Offering bike accessories in a variety of colors to create a unique and personalized look that meets the demands of today's consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Industry:** Manufacturers of bicycles and bicycle accessories can introduce compact and multi-functional products that cater to urban cyclists. - **Urban Mobility Industry:** Companies that design products for urban mobility can benefit from offering compact and colorful bike accessories to meet the needs of bike riders in urban areas. - **Outdoor Retail Industry:** Outdoor retail companies can introduce multi-functional bike accessories that cater to the needs of bike riders who enjoy outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Bike Security-Enhancing Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-wheelnutz.md) - [Tri-Functional Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trifunctional-bicycle-rack.md) - [Tubular Metallic Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack.md)