# Bed-Hybrid Bicycles The Cercle Transforms into a Chair and Day Bed By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-07-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cercle References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/07/15/this-ingenious-bike-holds-a-fold-out-chair-day-bed-to-be-your-home-on-wheels-for-outdoor-adventures/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) This adventure bike, called the [Cercle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cercle-steering-wheel-concept), is designed for adventures on the road as an eco-friendly alternative to driving a car. The Cercle is a [transformable bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept) and the brainchild of Bernhard Sobotta. Minimalist at its core, the transformable bike was conceived when Sobotta tried to combine a hammock with a bike frame. To do so, a fold-out aluminum day bed frame and a bike frame were combined to create the Cercle. Versatile by nature, the [adventure bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ebike1) is engineered to allow the user to sit, cook, work, rest, and even sleep. Ideal for the 21st-century nomad, this bike leaves virtually no carbon footprint, allowing for an eco-friendly solo exploration. The bike's circular frame holds the foldable day bed stands at its center, which can be oriented for multiple functionalities. Image Credit: Yanko Design / Bernhard Sobotta ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Adventure Bikes:** There is opportunity to disrupt the bicycle industry by reimagining the bike as a multi-functional, eco-friendly transportation option for the modern nomad. - **Transformable Furniture:** Innovation in the furniture industry can create versatile and transformable pieces that serve multiple functions, such as the Cercle's ability to convert from a bike to a day bed and chair. - **Minimalist Design:** There is room for disruption in the design industry by creating more minimalist pieces, such as the Cercle, which combines two items into one functional and aesthetically pleasing piece. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore creating eco-friendly adventure bikes like the Cercle, which provide a more versatile and sustainable transportation option. - **Furniture Design:** Designers can create innovative, multi-functional furniture pieces that maximize space and serve multiple purposes, similar to the Cercle's ability to transform from a bike to a day bed and chair. - **Sustainability:** Brands can explore sustainability-focused initiatives by creating products like the Cercle, which has little impact on the environment and supports minimalist living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Camper Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecamper.md) - [Travel-Ready Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microrv.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Adventurous Folding Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbike-change-adventure.md) - [Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Self-Sufficient E-Bike Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-trailer.md)