# Mercedes-Benz Bicycles Luxury Automaker Releases Collection of Top-of-the-Line Bikes By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-bikes References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/03/mercedes-introduces-new-range-of-bicycles/) & [emercedesbenz](http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jun09/01_001661_New_Mercedes_Benz_Bike_Sports_Collection_2009_2010_Makes_Its_Debut.html) These bicycle designs from [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-and-superplastic) are sick, wicked and nasty. These chrome finished beauties look like they can hold their own on the highway (but they can’t...they’re bikes). The new collection of Mercedes-Benz bicycles comes with two children’s bikes, an adult road racer, mountain, trekking, and fitness bikes. One of the designs can even [fold up for easy compact storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twospeed-folding-bike). These sleek high-end bikes come with [carbon fiber pedals and bodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-porsche-ebike-sport) and are fully equipped with CR disc brakes. I was in shock at the first look of the pictures and I think you will be too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Bicycles:** The trend towards luxury bicycles offers an opportunity for brands like Mercedes-Benz to expand their product offerings and cater to a new market. - **Carbon Fiber Bikes:** The use of carbon fiber in bike design disrupts traditional steel and aluminum bikes and offers opportunities for innovation in bike frame design and construction. - **Folding Bikes:** The trend towards compact and portable transportation offers an opportunity for innovative folding bike designs like the one offered by Mercedes-Benz. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Automotive Industry:** Luxury automakers like Mercedes-Benz can leverage their brand image and expand their product offerings by entering the luxury bicycle market. - **Bicycle Manufacturing Industry:** Innovative bike designs like those offered by Mercedes-Benz offer opportunities for disruption and differentiation from traditional bike manufacturers. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** The trend towards high-end and specialized equipment in the outdoor recreation industry offers opportunities for luxury bicycle brands like Mercedes-Benz to enter the market and cater to high-end consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Automotive-Branded Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlaverick-aston-martin-1r.md) - [Luxury British E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-600.md) - [Opulent Automotive Brand Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-mulliner-sixinone.md) - [Luxury Vehicle Infant Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amg-gt-stroller.md) - [Automotive Brand Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-smart-spinning-bike.md) - [Heavy-Duty Bike Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-r-series.md) - [Luxury BMX Bike Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-bike-case.md) - [Luxury Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heckler-9.md) - [Sleek Bicycle Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store.md)