# Versatile Carbon Fiber Bikes SpeedX's 'Unicorn' is a Lightweight Road Bike with Smart Technology By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedx References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speedx/speedx-unicorn-smart-road-bike-with-built-in-power) After launching the most funded bike project on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-electric-bike), the 'Leopard,' SpeedX is back with the 'Unicorn,' a [lightweight road bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-frame) that comes equipped with an integrated power meter. In addition, the Unicorn has a built-in cycling computer that offers its user real-time data, which tracks speed, cadence, HBR, distance. altitude, calories, slope level, location and more. SpeedX's Unicorn is made to suit any situation, with its lightweight frame able to propel athletes uphill with speed and its different settings easily controlled. The road bikes also come with a [vibration control system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology) and hydraulic disc breaks, meaning that its safe and comfortable to ride in nearly any weather condition. With the company's last project receiving 2.3 million in funding, it's no surprise that Unicorn has already greatly surpassed its $50,000 goal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Bikes:** The integration of technology in cycling products presents opportunities in IoT and software development industries. - **Lightweight Bikes:** The focus on creating lightweight road bikes opens up opportunities for materials engineering and manufacturing industries. - **Integrated Power Meters:** The trend towards integrated power meters in bikes presents opportunities in sports tech and fitness industries. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment:** Innovations in carbon fiber bikes present opportunities in the sports equipment industry. - **Cycling Industry:** The introduction of lightweight and smart bikes provides opportunities for disruption in the cycling industry. - **Fitness Technology:** The integration of power meters in bikes presents opportunities in the fitness technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Road Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-cfr-di2.md) - [Crowdfunded Speed-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-racer-r3.md) - [Affordable Performance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-racer1-electric-bike.md) - [Connected Agile Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia-carbon-one.md) - [Competitively Priced Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-electric-bike.md) - [Revised Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia-carbon-1s.md) - [Minimalist Carbon Fiber E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pure.md) - [Sleek Connected E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specter-1.md)