# Foldable Bike Helmets Overade by Agency 360 Conveniently Becomes Compact By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overade-by-agency-360 References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5880814/this-folding-bike-helmet-is-an-urban-cyclists-dream-come-true) & [agence-360](http://www.agence-360.com/) Some cyclists ride with a book full of excuses to retaliate quickly whenever someone questions their lack of a helmet; the Overade by [Agency 360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roseblood-destoublon) addresses a few of these half-hearted excuses. For those who say that [bike helmets are bulky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet), this design is decidedly not. For those who don't know where to store it afterwards, [this helmet folds up conveniently](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-foldable) and compactly to fit into bags and purses. For those who hate the look of helmets, Overade by Agency 360 looks like a stylish hard hat. Created by Patrick Jouffret alongside engineer Philippe Arrouart, this unisex headgear provides as much protection as standard helmets. Overade by Agency 360 specifically addresses the low percentage of urban cyclists who utilize protective bike accessories. Overade by Agency 360 is expected to go into production later this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Foldable Bike Helmets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more compact and convenient designs for traditional bike accessories. - **Convenient Storage Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative storage options for various objects, such as bags and purses. - **Stylish Safety Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design fashionable protective equipment that appeals to a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and create new accessories tailored to the needs and preferences of urban cyclists. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and multipurpose products that fit seamlessly into consumers' lifestyles. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine style and functionality in the design of safety gear and other clothing items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Accordion-Style Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventete-ah1.md) - [Origami-Style Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raba-helmet.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipclip-go-helmet.md) - [Foldable Light-Integrated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fend-super-bike-helmet.md) - [Foldable Air Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1.md) - [Folding Smart Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmets.md) - [Helmet-Secured Bike Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-board-helmet.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md) - [Featherlight Inflatable Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflabi-bike-helmet.md)