# Snowbound Scandinavian Sidecars These Sidecars Can Tow Cargo and People Over Roads and Snow By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidecars References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/scandinavian-sidecar-bicycle-sled/38988/) & [scandinaviansidebike](http://www.scandinaviansidebike.com/) The Scandinavian Sidecar is a vehicle, developed by Eva Lindemark and Torben Skov Andersen, that is the result of their original desire to create a [bicycle sidecar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazam-co-pilot-bike-trailer) inspired by classic early 1900s designs. This vehicle however is designed keeping [families and parents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanisto-ebike) in mind. This vehicle has a composite body crafted from either carbon fiber or fiberglass. Its body base includes snow runners sized to fit comfortably onto cross-country ski tracks. A pulk/sled harness easily secures to the sidecar body, allowing you to [pull a child or two](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btwin-f900e) across the snow. Two small children weighing up to 45 kg can comfortably sit on the Scandinavian Sidecar's artificial leather folding seat. This vehicle offers a sleek and modern yet vintage twist on the sidecar, and its versatility makes it a great fit for a variety of uses particularly in snow-heavy climates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Snowbound Sidecars:** A trend of developing sidecars for low-temperature, icy and snowy geographies. - **Family-friendly Sidecars:** A trend of designing sidecars that cater to families with young children. - **Eco-friendly Sidecars:** A trend of producing sidecars that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** There is an opportunity for carmakers to adopt this concept and manufacture sidecars that align with their brand's style and personality. - **Outdoor Recreation:** There is an opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry to incorporate this product into their trip itineraries or rental service offerings. - **Sustainable Transportation:** There is an opportunity for environmentally conscious entrepreneurs to invest in this concept and produce sustainable sidecars for the eco-conscious market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Rider E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3.md) - [40s-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara.md) - [Child-Toting Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ouca-bikes.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [Child-Centric e-Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecargo-bike.md) - [Canadian Standing Snowmobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/widescape.md) - [Electric Cargo Trike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-slev.md) - [Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor.md) - [Expandable Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandable-cargo-ebike.md)