# Boxy Bicycles The Saint Cloud Custom Bike Shows That it is Hip to Be Square By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-cloud-custom-bike References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/transportation/its_hip_to_be_square_19964.asp) & [saintcloud.au](http://www.saintcloud.com.au) Be it summer, winter or any of those seasons in between, this [Saint Cloud](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-half-butter) custom bike is still sure inspire individuals to consider [riding a bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-designs). This awesome two-wheeler will surely have you captivated by its unique, boxy design. It was created by Nick Mahoney, the founder of Saint Cloud, which is an Australian fixed-gear concept shop. By fusing together fashion and [fixed-gear bicycle culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike), Mahoney has been able to provide cycles that appeal to just about anyone. The Saint Cloud custom bike itself shows that, for some, it is hip to be square. Although there aren't many details about this specific cycle, its look alone will satiate anyone's need for more information. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom Bicycles:** The trend of custom bicycles offers disruptive innovation opportunities for bike manufacturers to create unique and personalized designs that appeal to a wide range of customers. - **Fashion and Cycling Fusion:** The trend of fusing fashion and cycling cultures opens up opportunities for collaborations between fashion brands and bike manufacturers to create stylish and trendy bicycles. - **Unique Designs:** The trend of unique and unconventional bicycle designs presents opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create eye-catching and distinctive bikes that stand out in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The bicycle manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend of custom bicycles and offer personalized and customized options to attract more customers. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore collaborations with bike manufacturers to create stylish and fashion-forward bicycles that cater to the growing trend of fashion-conscious cyclists. - **Design and Innovation:** The design and innovation industry can tap into the trend of unique bicycle designs and create innovative and visually striking bicycles that push the boundaries of traditional bike design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perfectly Fitted Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bicycle.md) - [Consummately Customizable Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-commuter-bike.md) - [Sleek Bicycle Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-q.md) - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Compact Collaborative City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-s-bar-bike.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Modern Electric Bike Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bike-shop.md)