# Levitating Bicycle Racks The Michelangelo Two Bike Gravity Stand is Perfect for Small Spaces By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelo-two-bike-gravity-stand References: [therecraft](http://therecraft.com/post/8929658998/michelangelo-two-bike-gravity-stand) & [publicbikes](http://publicbikes.com/p/Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand) Unless you own a house with a garage, [storing bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store) can be extremely tricky when it comes to apartments; however, the Michelangelo Two Bike Gravity Stand will make things a little easier for urban dwellers. Bikes take up quite a bit of space in an apartment. When it involves having more than one, it becomes all the more challenging to store them. The Michelangelo Two Bike Gravity Stand helps with space issues due to its simple, but effective design. The overall rack takes on [minimalist frame design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand) that doesn't take up any room at all. Normally when an item like this is seen, the first assumption that it's only good for one bike. But lucky for you, this can hold two, with one stacked on top of the other, and it [doesn't even require wall mounting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velto). The bikes will lean comfortably against the wall as you enjoy the additional space provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Space-saving Bicycle Storage:** Opportunity to create innovative solutions for urban dwellers with limited space to store multiple bicycles. - **Minimalist Bike Rack Design:** Opportunity to develop sleek and unobtrusive bike rack designs that blend seamlessly with contemporary living spaces. - **Non-wall Mountable Bike Racks:** Opportunity to cater to renters or individuals who cannot drill holes in their walls by offering non-wall mountable bike storage solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Organization:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in designing and manufacturing innovative bicycle storage solutions for apartment dwellers. - **Furniture and Design:** Opportunity to create aesthetically pleasing and space-saving bicycle racks that seamlessly integrate with modern interior design trends. - **Outdoor and Sports Equipment Retail:** Opportunity to introduce and market innovative, non-wall mountable bicycle storage options for urban customers with limited storage space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Bike Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangar-connect.md) - [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) - [Dual Bike Repair Lifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-bike-lift.md) - [Horizontal Automotive Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktop-bike-rack.md) - [Stylish Space-Saving Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theo-exercise-bike.md) - [Multipurpose Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almada-work.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)