# Bendable Trikes Mantas Palaima's 'Velorian' Recumbent Three-Wheeler is Ideal for Urban Areas By manzil | Published 2010-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velorian References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/velorian-recumbent-trike-folds-for-easy-storage-and-transportation/) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/velorian-recumbent-trike-folds-for-easy-storage-and-transportation/) We've featured a number of [concept trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike-design), and Mantas Palaima's 'Velorian' is the latest addition to the fray. The Lithuanian designer's trike is completely bendable, which is perfect for [storage and transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threefold-bicycles). Materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum were used to construct the trike. 'Velorian' features split handlebars, track rods, a single front wheel and two rear wheels. All these features make the trike controllable and highly maneuverable. It also contains a shock-absorbing seat and bendable fork. Be sure to check out the gallery for more photos of this convenient bike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bendable Trikes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry with the development of bendable trikes for storage and transportation convenience. - **Carbon Fiber Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the materials industry through the use of carbon fiber in the construction of bendable trikes, enhancing durability and lightweight design. - **Maneuverable Trike Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design industry by creating highly maneuverable and controllable trikes through features such as split handlebars, track rods, and multiple wheels. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation Industry:** Bendable trikes offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry, providing convenient storage and transportation options for urban areas. - **Materials Industry:** The use of carbon fiber in the construction of bendable trikes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the materials industry, with improved durability and lightweight properties. - **Design Industry:** Creating highly maneuverable and controllable trikes through innovative design features opens up disruptive opportunities in the design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgx-trike-concept.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Recumbent Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recumbent-electric-trike.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Swingarm-Supported Velocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocar.md) - [Daily Driver E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotri-m.md)