# Sci-Fi 80s-Style Bikes The Schwinn x Stranger Things Lucas Sinclair Bicycle is Retro By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schwinn-x-stranger-things-lucas-sinclair-bicycle References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/schwinn-x-stranger-things-lucas-sinclair-bicycle/) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/358975372) The Schwinn x Stranger Things Lucas Sinclair [Bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-x-smiley) has been launched by the bike brand as a science fiction-inspired transportation solution for avid riders aged eight and up. The bike is modeled after the one rode by namesake character Lucas Sinclair in the third season of the [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection) show Stranger things and brings back the 1983 Schwinn Predator style. Available for purchase from [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-litebrite-deluxe-wall-art), the bike boasts 24-inch wheels, snap pads, a retro saddle seat and vintage-style grips to round it off as a nostalgic option for fans to offer to their youngsters. The Schwinn x Stranger Things Lucas Sinclair Bicycle is priced at $249 and also comes with a bonus multicolor flashlight that stows in an accompanying army green pouch on the handlebars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi-inspired Bicycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in designing and manufacturing bikes that draw inspiration from iconic science fiction themes. - **Retro Nostalgia:** Creating products that evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era can be a disruptive strategy in various industries. - **Collaborative Branding:** Collaborating with popular media franchises for branded products can create unique and disruptive offerings in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Incorporating elements of science fiction and retro nostalgia into bike designs can set bicycle manufacturers apart in a competitive market. - **Consumer Goods:** Introducing retro-themed products, inspired by popular media, can create disruptive opportunities within the consumer goods industry. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Partnering with entertainment franchises to produce nostalgic products opens up disruptive potential within the entertainment merchandise industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Science Fiction Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-x-stranger-things.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Child-Friendly Balance Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-k1d.md) - [Throwback Walkie-Talkie Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-upside-down-capsules-series-3.md) - [Pride-Celebrating Bike Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-artist-series.md) - [Gen Z E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hurricane-ebike.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Themed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-1.md) - [Pixelated Streaming Series Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-litebrite-deluxe-wall-art.md) - [Kid-Friendly Motorized Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himiway-c1.md)