# Ski-Inspired Bikes The Saline Bird Lets You Burn Rubber as Though You Were Skiing Down the Slopes By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saline-bird References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/17/hold-on-to-your-handlebars/) & [helablog](http://helablog.com/2011/03/jaw-dropping-air-powered-beast-–-the-saline-bird/) The Saline Bird is an interesting bike that one would assume to be inspired by the skiing sport. As Yanko Design points out, the rider takes a skier-like position when seated on this badass bike, so as to minimize air resistance and increase speed. Designed by Charles-Edouard Berche, Ugo Spagnolo , Adrien Fuinesl, Frédéric Dobbelstein and Jean-Philippe Paries, the Saline Bird was specifically designed for quirky [speed record](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/64-street-spec-caf-racer)-holders Les Triplettes de Bonneville. The speedy Saline Bird features a [carbon fiber frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidolon) that holds the air tanks and other elements, so as to provide a lighter and faster ride. You can even add a nice leather body panel to the bike for an [aerodynamic finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c6). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ski-inspired Bikes:** The Saline Bird bike showcases the potential of incorporating features from extreme sports, such as skiing, to create unique and aerodynamic bikes. - **Carbon Fiber Bikes:** The Saline Bird bike demonstrates the potential of carbon fiber to produce lightweight and faster bikes that can revolutionize the biking industry. - **Aerodynamic Bikes:** The Saline Bird bike allows for the development of more aerodynamic bikes that can revolutionize the biking industry by improving speed, reducing air resistance, and increasing maneuverability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Biking Industry:** The biking industry can explore new materials and designs, such as incorporating extreme sports features or using carbon fiber and aerodynamic designs, to create innovative bikes. - **Sports Equipment Industry:** The sports equipment industry can embrace alternative designs and materials, such as incorporating features from extreme sports, carbon fiber, and aerodynamics, to create innovative sports equipment. - **Recycling Industry:** The use of carbon fiber in biking can provide opportunities for the recycling industry to repurpose bike frames and other parts, contributing to a more sustainable and circular economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherweight Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-bikes.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Aircraft-Like Hydrofoil Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiler-sl3.md) - [Automotive Brand Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-smart-spinning-bike.md) - [Bespoke Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-mountain-bike.md) - [Reliable Budget-Friendly Ebikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdbike.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md)