# Creatively Upcycled Cycles Monochrome Recycled Bikes Offer Artsy Green Riding By manzil | Published 2010-07-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-recycled-bikes References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/07/sleek-recycled-bikes-that-look-like-new-by-monochrome.php) & [monochromerecycledbikes](http://monochromerecycledbikes.com/2nda) Argentine designers Natan Burta and Alejandro Sanguinetti, from Monochrome Recycled Bikes, are giving fresh identities to old, [high quality bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-bicycle-1). The duo [upcycles old bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) by painting them with water-based inks and adding new features like stainless steel handles and [hand-sewn leather seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair). According to the designers, the whole process of upcycling an old bike requires only 20% of the energy it would take to produce a new bike. Monochrome hopes to have its eco-friendly bikes produced this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Bicycles:** The trend of upcycling old bicycles by giving them fresh identities and adding new features presents opportunities for sustainable and artistic transportation solutions. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** The trend of using less energy and resources by upcycling old bikes instead of producing new ones creates opportunities for eco-friendly manufacturing processes across industries. - **Artistic Sustainability:** The trend of combining art and sustainability through the creative upcycling of bicycles introduces new opportunities for sustainable and aesthetically pleasing products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The bicycle manufacturing industry can benefit from incorporating upcycling techniques to reduce waste and resource consumption while offering unique and eco-friendly bicycle options. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The sustainable transportation industry can leverage upcycled bicycles as a creative and environmentally conscious alternative to traditional modes of transportation. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the intersection of sustainability and creativity by incorporating upcycled bicycles as artistic installations or functional art pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-collaboration-series.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md) - [Sustainably-Packaged Compact Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondraker.md) - [Recycled Coffee eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miloo-xplorer.md) - [Nightsky-Inspired Tonal Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-one.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md)