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Carbon Fiber Bicycles

The Viks Carbon Bicycle Features a Strikingly Sleek Design

— August 28, 2015 — Autos
The Viks Carbon is a bicycle that celebrates the second anniversary of the Viks commuter bicycles, designed by Estonian designer Indrek Narusk.

Like its predecessor, the Viks Carbon features the same frame design as its predecessor, with a pair of tubular frames joined at the head tube, seat tube and bottom bracket. While the main tubes consist of carbon-fiber, the joints and other components are made of stainless steel. Due to the liberal use of carbon fiber, this bike's frame weighs 3 kg less than the steel bike, while the bike's total weight is no more than 10 kg.

With an Aerospoke wheelset and Gates Carbon belt drive completing the features, it's clear that the Viks Carbon is a fabulously light and great-looking urban commuter bike.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Carbon Fiber - The use of carbon fiber in bicycle frames presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create lighter and more durable bikes.
2. Sleek Design - The trend towards sleek and stylish bicycle designs opens up opportunities for designers to create visually appealing and unique bike models.
3. Urban Commuter Bikes - The growing demand for urban commuter bikes provides an opportunity for bike manufacturers to develop innovative features and functionality to meet the needs of urban dwellers.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - The bicycle manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of lightweight carbon fiber to create high-performance bikes that cater to different market segments.
2. Design and Fashion - The design and fashion industry can collaborate with bicycle manufacturers to create bikes with sleek and visually appealing designs that cater to style-conscious consumers.
3. Smart Cities and Transportation - The smart cities and transportation industry can explore the trend of urban commuter bikes to develop integrated systems and infrastructure that support sustainable and efficient urban transportation.
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