# Minimalist Bike Stands The Pinch Stand Helps Keeps Cycles Upright and on Display By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-stand References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/02/pinch-bike-stand.html) & [clankworks](http://clankworks.com/shop/pinch-stand/) With the spring season almost upon us, people will surely begin taking out their bikes and getting them ready for the season--the Pinch Stand will certainly come in handy for that and more. A [minimalist wood stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper), it basically pinches the bike's back tire to keep it upright. Not only is the Pinch Stand perfect for [storing your bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack), it also allows you to show it off. It will also help you keep it still and upright whenever you decide to clean it. Priced at $89, the Pinch Stand would make a great addition to any [cycle collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Minimalist Bike Stands:** New innovative bike stands that are minimalist and can also function as display aids. - **Wood Bike Accessories:** Innovative wood-based bike accessories that are both minimalistic and customizable. - **DIY Cycling Equipment:** New innovative tools and accessories for cyclists that enable them to create and adapt their own cycling equipment. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities for furniture manufacturers to create wood-based cycling accessories that are minimalist and customizable. - **Cycling Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunities for cycling equipment manufacturers to create innovative stands and accessories that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Cycling Retail:** Opportunities for cycling retailers to introduce new minimalist and customizable stands and accessories for road bikes and cycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tri-Functional Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trifunctional-bicycle-rack.md) - [Indoor Cyclist Furniture Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tons-tech-table-and-stands.md) - [Architectural Midcentury Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Multipurpose Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almada-work.md) - [Dual Bike Repair Lifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-bike-lift.md) - [Foldable Flatpack Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahha-toaster-bike-rack.md) - [Versatile Book Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand.md) - [Stylish Space-Saving Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theo-exercise-bike.md)