# Ultra-Light Folding Bike The A-Bike Breaks Records By POPEYE | Published 2007-02-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-light-folding-bike-the-a-bike-breaks-records References: [a-bike](http://www.a-bike.co.uk) Named after the shape of its telescopic black-and-silver frame. The A-Bike designed by Sir Clive Sinclair is the lightest and [smallest folding bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threefold-bicycles) in the world. Weighing 12.6 lbs (5.6kg) and claiming to fold down in under 10 seconds, the A-Bike bike could be a great bike for certain people. “The principle use for the A-bike is [city or town travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-urban-ebikes) over relatively short journeys but also very much for mixed-mode journeys where you're hopping on and off a bus or a train. For example a typical commuter needs to get from home to local station and then from destination to his or her office – and all without any worries about portability, parking or security " ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-light Folding Bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop even lighter and more compact folding bikes to cater to the needs of urban commuters. - **Mixed-mode Journeys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create integrated mobility solutions that seamlessly combine different modes of transportation, such as bikes, buses, and trains. - **Portability and Security Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new technologies or systems that address the challenges of portability and security for compact folding bikes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers and engineers to produce ultra-light folding bikes that revolutionize urban transportation. - **Smart Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development of smart mobility solutions that optimize multi-modal transportation experiences. - **Travel Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative accessories specifically tailored to enhance the portability and security of compact folding bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherweight Folding Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-bicycle.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Ultra-Compact E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moosshiqk.md) - [Adventurous Folding Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbike-change-adventure.md) - [Fast-Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btwin-e-fold-900.md) - [High-Performance Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-commuter-bike.md) - [Compact Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ox1.md) - [Featherlight Urbanite Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimove-lc2.md) - [Stylized Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocycle-g4i.md)