# Specialized Snow Cycles Sno Vehicle was Designed to Accommodate Avid Cyclists in the Wintertime By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-cycles References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/02/10/bicycles-and-icicles/) & [venn-idc](http://www.venn-idc.com/) Plenty of hardcore cyclists do ride their road bikes on ice-covered streets, but most people would be more drawn to something like these snow cycles. The Venn Industrial Design Consultancy worked to hybridize the conventional two-wheeler, adapting it to the extreme and unstable conditions of the winter season. The Sno Bike is technically a unicycle, sporting one single wheel. This has been positioned at the back, while the the front has been equipped with a lone ski, enabling the conveyance to plough through powder and glide over frozen patches. To enhance the steadiness and safety of this design, the creative team imagined this [concept snow scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo) with [tank-style tracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycultra) over the back tire. This would give these snow cycles greater areas of contact with the ground for better grip. I can see them used effectively in the suburbs and the wilderness alike, satisfying niche markets among both sporty and timid riders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Winter Sports Adaptation:** Opportunity for companies to design and develop specialized winter sports equipment that caters to different niche markets. - **Unconventional Snow Vehicles:** Potential for the creation of unique snow vehicles that combine elements of traditional bicycles with winter-specific features. - **Enhanced Stability Technology:** Emerging market for innovative stability-enhancing technologies that can be applied to various outdoor recreational vehicles and equipment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore the production of specialized snow cycles and other winter sports equipment to meet consumer demand. - **Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism:** Opportunity for the outdoor tourism industry to offer unique winter experiences by providing snow cycles as a new activity option for visitors. - **Design and Engineering Consultancy:** Design firms can provide expertise in developing innovative snow cycle designs and stability-enhancing technologies for aspiring snow vehicle manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snow-Faring Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-mountain-bike.md) - [Featherweight Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-bikes.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [Emissions-Free Winter Exploration Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbike.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.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) - [Winter-Ready Convertible Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-bike.md) - [Canadian Standing Snowmobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/widescape.md)