# Updated Urban Scooters The 'Halfbike' Was Revamped to Be More Efficient and User-Friendly By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-scooters References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/06/04/kolelinia-standing-halfbike-2-1-bicycle-scooter-ride-standing-up-three-gear-product-design-kickstarter/) & [halfbikes](http://halfbikes.com/) The 'Halfbike' is a brand of urban scooters that were designed back in 2014 by Kolelinia in order to give consumers a easy and versatile way to get around. The Halfbike is described as a [scooter-bicycle hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) -- meaning that it functions like a standing bike that offers more natural movement. The urban scooters were originally launched on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-urban-ebike), where they received an outpour of support and surpassed its funding goal. Given the sleek aluminum design, the Halfbike can be [folded and carried](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-kqi-200f) to be stowed away safely while not in use -- making it a great transport alternative for consumers who've dealt with the frustrations of having their bike stolen. The compact design also means that it can be carried on public transit or placed into the truck of a car. While the previous model had only one speed, the updated urban scooters have three gears and come in an array new colorful versions, including yellow, green and red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revamped Urban Scooters:** Opportunities for creating more efficient and user-friendly personal transportation options. - **Hybrid Scooter-bicycles:** Opportunities for combining the benefits of two popular modes of transportation. - **Small, Foldable Designs:** Opportunities for creating easily transportable personal vehicles for city living. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Transportation:** Companies can think outside of traditional bicycle and scooter designs to create new urban mobility solutions. - **Green Transportation:** Urban mobility solutions that prioritize energy efficiency and eco-friendliness could attract consumer demand. - **Travel & Tourism:** Hotels and tourism agencies can provide guests with easily transportable personal vehicles for exploring the city. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-in-One Scooter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-scooter.md) - [Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-scooter.md) - [Dual-Posture Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-escooter.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md) - [Folding Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-urban-ebike.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motocompacto.md) - [Urban Step-Through E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hovcity.md) - [Ultra-Compact Foldable Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebot-s2.md)