# Modular Children's Bicycles The MonkeyCycle is Built to Grow With a Child By Justin Lam | Published 2018-11-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkeycycle References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monkeycycle/monkeycycle-the-modular-bike-that-grows-with-your) Touted as "the bike that grows with your child," the MonkeyCycle is a unique [modular bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper) that combines various different bike styles into a single design. Built for children aged nine months to 6 years, the MonkeyCycle easily converts from a [balance bike to a pedal bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick) with a belt drive and disc brakes. There are currently three kits of the bike available, ranging from the three-in-one Lite kit, to the four-in-one Basic kit, and finally the seven-in-one Full kit. The unique modular system of the MonkeyCycle comes from clever geometry and selective components that cover a large age range. The entire bike can easily be changed with just a set of hex keys, while the pedal kit is simply secured to the frame at the rear dropouts. The MonkeyCycle also utilizes high-end materials to ensure durability as [a child grows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parry-cot) and learns with the bike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Bike Design:** There is an opportunity to develop modular designs for other types of bikes like mountain bikes or road bikes that can grow with the user. - **Age-adaptable Products:** Developing products that can be used by multiple age groups can be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Sustainable Children's Products:** Creating eco-friendly products for children that can also be used for a long period of time can be a trendsetting idea. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Children's Toy Industry:** Toy companies can explore modular and age-adaptable designs for other products like scooters, tricycles, or wagons. - **Bicycle Industry:** Bicycle manufacturers can adopt a more sustainable approach and create designs that can be used for a longer period of time by the user. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** Sporting goods companies can explore the idea of modular designs for other products like snowboards, skis, or skateboards that can adapt to the skill level of the user. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Modularity Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-electric-cargo-bike.md) - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Child-Friendly Balance Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-k1d.md) - [Modern Transformative Child Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-walker.md) - [Kid-Friendly Motorized Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himiway-c1.md) - [Advanced Toddler Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-bike.md) - [Designer Kids Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Costway-Kids-Bike.md) - [Kid's Urban Lifestyle Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-bikes.md) - [Collapsible 5-in-1 Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liki-trike-midnight-edition.md)