# Downhill Wintersport Bikes The Hillstrike is An Effective Mountain Bike For Winter By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-bike-for-winter References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1180833441/hillstriketm-snowtrike-the-mountain-bike-for-winte) & [hillstrike](http://hillstrike.com/) The Hillstrike is a contraption that could easily be labelled a mountain bike for winter, only it's not that simple because this contraption doesn't just embrace the snow but glides on it. While there are some similar products out there, what makes the Hillstrike a truly unique mountain bike for winter is the fact that its pedal system is placed near where a mountain bike's crankset usually sits, making the center of gravity of the Hillstrike similar to that of a mountain bike. The Hillstrike is the subject of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-drivetrains) campaign, and can be yours for a pledge of $1,790. It will appeal to downhill mountain bikers who dwell in colder climates and, rather than simply switching over to [downhill skiing or snowboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo) once the snow falls, like the idea of continuing with a handlebar-and-pedals form of outdoor downhill entertainment and sport. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Winter Sports Bikes:** The creation of winter sports bikes that embrace the snow and provide a new form of outdoor entertainment and sport. - **Pedal System Innovations:** Pedal system innovations that offer unique center of gravity alternatives for bikes. - **Kickstarter Sports Campaigns:** The increased use of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter for sports-related campaigns. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunities for the sports equipment industry to develop new and innovative winter sports bikes. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Opportunities for crowdfunding platforms to expand into the sports and outdoor recreation market. - **Outdoor Recreation Tourism:** Expanding outdoor recreation options for tourism in cold climates with the creation of downhill winter sports bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter-Ready Convertible Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-bike.md) - [Bespoke Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-mountain-bike.md) - [Dual-Mode Mobility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick.md) - [Carbon Fiber Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-yeti-snowmx-lineup.md) - [Premium Snow Bike Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-snowmx.md) - [Terrain-Traversing eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrain-electric-mountain-bikes.md) - [Off-Road Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-1.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Winter-Ready Electric Fatbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-giant-yukon-e.md)