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# Simple Stylish Upcycled Bicycles
The Phantom is the Creation of Multiple Refurbished Bike Parts

By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-10 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refurbished-bike-parts
References: [recycledr](http://recycledr.com/2013/06/28/for-sale-back-to-basics-the-phantom-800/) & [recycledr](http://recycledr.com)

Toronto-based company reCycledride takes refurbished bike parts and gives them new life -- in the form of a beautifully hip new ride named [Phantom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-phantom). Being reCycledride's newest addition, the Phantom revives a vintage [Peugeot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-peugeot-estreetzone) frame made in France and refurbished bottom bracket bearings. reCycledride hand-fixes details like the bike's gears to assure quality. The phantom is finished off with a high-quality [Brooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-towel) B17 saddle and rustic gold handlebars -- bringing together several parts into one stylish piece.

The Phantom focuses on the simplicity of joy-riding a bicycle around town, in style. Its thick white-rimmed wheels and white frame complement the gold handlebars well. It can be difficult to find a bicycle that's also a statement piece, but the Phantom is one-of-a-kind with a eco-friendly aspect. reCycledride also takes customized orders for those who have specific requests.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.8/10
- Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Refurbished Bicycle Parts:** Exploring the use of refurbished bike parts for creating stylish and sustainable bicycles.
- **Upcycled Bicycles:** Embracing the trend of giving new life to old bicycle parts by creating unique and fashionable rides.
- **Customized Bicycle Orders:** Catering to the demand for personalized bicycles by offering customized orders based on specific customer requests.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Sustainable Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating refurbished bike parts into the production of environmentally friendly bicycles.
- **Upcycling and Repurposing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the growing interest in upcycling to create stylish and unique bicycles using old bike parts.
- **Custom Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tapping into the market for customized bicycles by offering personalized options and tailor-made designs.

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