# Compact Milky Two-Wheelers The Delightful Metaphys Movos Bicycle is Refreshing on the Eyes By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaphys-movos-bicycle References: [viacomit.net](http://viacomit.net/2011/06/27/metaphys-movos-bicycle-by-chiaki-murata/) & [metaphys.jp](http://www.metaphys.jp/product/amusement/archives/2010053040.php) Japanese designer Chiaki Murata has come up with a creamy bike dubbed the Metaphys Movos Bicycle. For any cyclist, a smooth ride, comfort and size are what's most important when it comes to purchasing a bicycle. Murata's Metaphys Movos Bicycle covers all those bases. It has a pivot coil system suspension in the middle of the frame that absorbs shock so that the rider has a [smoother ride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mavaro). On top of that, the seats are fabricated with a soft material and the tires are designed for pavements with excellent grip performance for a more enjoyable riding experience. It's also fairly [compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirider-24-gb3) and you can [fold in the handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) so storage becomes truly convenient. The Metaphys Movos Bicycle hits all the essentials of an ideal bike and would be perfect for the avid cyclist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Bicycles:** The trend of compact and foldable bicycles is disrupting the traditional bicycle industry, offering greater convenience and portability for urban commuters. - **Shock-absorbing Suspension Systems:** The trend of designing bicycles with effective shock-absorbing suspension systems is disrupting the bicycling industry, providing consumers with a smoother and more comfortable ride. - **Soft-material Seats:** The trend of incorporating soft and comfortable seat materials in bicycles is disrupting the traditional industry by providing a more enjoyable and comfortable riding experience. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The Metaphys Movos Bicycle is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the traditional bicycle manufacturing industry to invest in and develop more compact, foldable, and comfortable bicycles. - **Urban Commuting:** The trend of compact and foldable bicycles creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the urban commuting industry by providing a more convenient and eco-friendly transportation alternative. - **Outdoor Sports and Recreation:** The trend of incorporating effective shock-absorbing suspension systems and soft-material seats in bicycles is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor sports and recreation industry to develop more comfortable and versatile bicycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shock-Absorbing Urban Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bicycles.md) - [Miniature Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatamel.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md) - [Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-bike1.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md) - [Low-Slung Mountain Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowslung-mountain-bicycle.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [Sleek Ergonomic E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms01-electric-bike.md)