# Transforming Furniture Bicycles The Cardoso Cycles 'Outlaw Bike' Avoids High Taxes in Brazil By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/06/07/bike-that-transforms-into-furniture-is-an-innovation-we-have-never-seen-before/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bike-that-transforms-into-furniture-is-an-innovation-we-have-never-seen-before) & [bicicletascardoso.wordpress](https://bicicletascardoso.wordpress.com/projetos-especiais-talent-bicycling-magazine/)  Taxes on bicycles are as high as 70% in Brazil which renders them inaccessible to many citizens, so the Cardoso Cycles 'Outlaw Bike' is designed as a clever workaround. The bicycle is constructed with a [wooden frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike) and other high-end components, which are capable of being disassembled from one another to form [a chair and a table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept). This functionality disguises the bike as furniture and thus only requires the consumer to pay a 12% tax rate. The Cardoso Cycles 'Outlaw Bike' has been prototyped by the designers and would be valued at around $800 if it were taxed as furniture; this price would increase by 58% if valued as a bicycle. The design could help to drastically enhance accessibility for [eco-friendly transportation options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-efold-long-john). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Disguised Bicycles:** Designing bicycles that have functional elements that can disguise them as furniture can lead to accessible transportation. - **Eco-friendly Transport:** Developing innovative transportation solutions using sustainable materials can revolutionize the future of transportation. - **Tax Avoidance Strategies:** Creating products that use creative tax avoidance strategies can open up new markets for consumers who want affordable products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture markets can benefit from designing functional furniture that can be disassembled into unique objects. - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Bicycle manufacturers can explore creative ways of designing innovative bicycles that can serve multiple purposes. - **Sustainable Materials:** Developing sustainable materials that can be used in manufacturing eco-friendly products can disrupt traditional manufacturing methods and offer new opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Workstation-Equipped Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-bike.md) - [Adaptable Modularity Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-electric-cargo-bike.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md) - [Wheel-Wedging Folding Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-wedging-folding-bicycle.md) - [Outdoor Camper Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecamper.md)