# Sophisticated Sidecar Bicycles This Sidecar Bike is Perfect for Cruising Down the Boardwalk By David Ingram | Published 2015-08-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-car-bike References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2015/08/20/side-car-bicycle-horse/) & [horsebrand.co](http://www.horsebrand.co/bikes/side-car-bicycle-surf-work) The Brooklyn-based Horse Brand Co. studio has designed a sidecar bike that puts all others to shame in terms of both its practicality and refinement. Calling it simply 'The Sidecar Bicycle, this [three-wheeled bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettwiesel-one-plus) is made from a sturdy chromoly alloy black steel frame, complete with high quality leather handles and saddle seat made by Brooks England. The [flatbed at the side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trike-flatbed-hybrid) is constructed from a [high quality hardwood oak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwoody-bicycle-caravan), but also comes available in reclaimed wood from the famous Coney Island Boardwalk that was destroyed following the 2012 Hurricane Sandy storm. This sidecar bike and its elegantly designed flat bed attachment can support around 100 pounds of weight, making it perfect for hauling your personal items around town, or just taking a leisurely ride down to the beach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elegant Sidecar Bicycles:** Opportunity for bicycle manufacturers to create high-end sidecar bikes with luxurious and durable materials. - **Practical Transportation Solutions:** Opportunity for urban mobility companies to develop sidecar bikes as a convenient and efficient mode of transportation for carrying personal items. - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity for eco-friendly businesses to create sidecar bikes using reclaimed materials, promoting environmental sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bicycle manufacturers to incorporate sidecar designs into their product line. - **Urban Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for urban mobility companies to introduce sidecar bikes as a practical and trendy solution for urban transportation. - **Sustainable Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable product design businesses to create sidecar bikes using reclaimed and eco-friendly materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [40s-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara.md) - [Comfortable Retro E-Cruisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-3.md) - [Sleek Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-1.md) - [Child-Centric e-Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecargo-bike.md) - [Beach-Targeted E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-cruiser.md) - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Low-Step Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowstep-cargo-ebikes.md) - [Dutch-Style Cruiser eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-cruiser.md) - [Child-Toting Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ouca-bikes.md)