# Flax Fiber Cycles The Eco-Conscious Schwinn Vestige Wins the EuroBike Gold Award By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schwinn-vestige References: [cultureshoq](http://cultureshoq.com/schwinn-vestige-bike-eurobike-gold-award/) & [schwinnbike](http://www.schwinnbike.com/usa/eng/News/Detail/2814-Schwinn-Vestige-Wins-Eurobike-Gold-Award-With-First-Ever-Flax-Fiber-Bicycle) The [Schwinn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-artist-series) Vestige is the world's first flax fiber bicycle which recently won the [EuroBike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galian-cycles-le-formidable-cargo-bike) Gold award. Just because the act of biking is already eco-conscious, doesn't mean that the bike itself can't be eco-friendly. The stable and sound flax-framed bike might have all the features of [carbon fiber cycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-frame), however, the Schwinn Vestige does more than just reduce its carbon footprint. This awesome bike also performs better by absorbing and dampening road vibrations, making it easy for smooth biking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Bicycles:** The flax fiber bicycle showcases the growing trend of eco-conscious transportation options. - **Flax Fiber Innovations:** The use of flax fibers in the Schwinn Vestige presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bicycle manufacturing industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of flax fibers as a replacement for carbon fiber demonstrates a trend towards more sustainable material choices in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The flax fiber bicycle industry has potential for growth and disruption as more consumers seek eco-friendly biking options. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of flax fibers in product manufacturing has implications for various industries, including automotive and aerospace. - **Transportation:** The eco-friendly features of the Schwinn Vestige align with the trend towards sustainable transportation options in the automotive and cycling industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossby-geo.md) - [Ultra-Sustainable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-x1.md) - [Featherweight Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-ebikes.md) - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md) - [Senior-Suited Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-balance-bike.md) - [Cork Bicycle Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-bicycle-seat.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md)