# Light Bright Bikes Monkeylectric Adds Customizable Wheel Art to Any Ride By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkeylectric-wheel-art References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/monkeyelectric_makes_your_bicycle_spokes_a_trippy_affair.php) & [monkeylectric](http://www.monkeylectric.com/) During the day, the design and image of your [bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-one) is enough to wow all spectators. At night, all that flair goes away. NOT ANYMORE! Monkeylectric has strapped an AA battery-operated, [256 RGB system that displays images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb) on the spokes of the tires (best at 8mph-20mph). The sick Monkeylectric LED displays can be customized into whatever image you would like, and each wheel can be different. The price for each image is a reasonable $60. [Night time bike riding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman) just got more popular (probably more safe as well). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable LED Displays:** Companies can explore the use of customizable LED displays in various products and applications, bringing a unique and personalized touch. - **Night-time Personalization:** There is an opportunity for businesses to capitalize on night-time personalization by offering products and services that allow individuals to express their creativity and style even in the dark. - **Safety-enhancing Bike Accessories:** Businesses can develop innovative bike accessories that not only enhance the safety of cyclists during night rides but also add an element of fun and uniqueness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Accessories:** The bicycle accessories industry can explore the integration of customizable LED displays to provide cyclists with a new way to express their individuality and increase safety during night-time rides. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation businesses can tap into the trend of night-time personalization by offering products and experiences that allow individuals to customize and personalize their gear for nighttime adventures. - **Event Decor:** The event decor industry can incorporate customizable LED displays into their designs, allowing for unique and eye-catching lighting effects that can transform any space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nighttime Limited Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocturne-bike.md) - [Color-Changing Clipless Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipless-pedals.md) - [Synced Bike Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-system.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Featherweight Bicycle Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-bicycle-lights.md) - [Style-Conscious Cyclist Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/town-mouse-center-light.md) - [Powerful Aftermarket eBike Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-conversion-kit.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Lever-Triggered Bike Brake Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-brake-lights.md)