# Boxy Stationary Bikes The Vito Cycling System by Rob Melville is Futuristic and Sculptural By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vito-cycling-system References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/07/10/sculpture-meets-cycling-machine/) Although the Vito Cycling System can be described as boxy, that doesn't mean to imply it is bulky. Sleek and futuristic, the stationary bike brings a sculptural feel to the home or office in order to encourage exercise without taking away from the environment it is placed in. By doing so, the Vito Cycling System is a [no-excuse fitness equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-fitness-systems) many can get behind. Designed by Rob Melville, the Vito Cycling System boasts as much function as style with features such as an [epicycloid transmission system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system), responsive LED performance lighting and mobile/tablet integration. Its red LED lights glow brighter the longer the stationary bike goes unused, providing a visual reminder for people to get their workouts in on a regular basis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Fitness Equipment:** The sculptural design of the Vito Cycling System presents an opportunity for innovating in the fitness equipment industry by combining functionality with aesthetics. - **Integration of Technology in Exercise:** The Vito Cycling System's mobile/tablet integration showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the integration of technology and fitness. - **Visual Reminders for Fitness Motivation:** The use of responsive LED performance lighting in the Vito Cycling System opens up possibilities for creating innovative fitness equipment that provides visual reminders and motivation. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness Equipment:** The sculptural design and innovative features of the Vito Cycling System can inspire disruptive innovation in the fitness equipment industry. - **Technology:** The integration of mobile/tablet technology in the Vito Cycling System highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry, specifically in the fitness sector. - **Lighting:** The use of responsive LED performance lighting in the Vito Cycling System showcases possibilities for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry, particularly in the context of fitness equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decor-Matching Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/around-spinning-bike.md) - [Stylish Space-Saving Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theo-exercise-bike.md) - [Immersive Futuristic Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex8s-connect-bike.md) - [Industrial At-Home Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-spin-bike.md) - [Realistic Riding Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muoverti-tilt-indoor-smart-bike.md) - [Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobike.md) - [Automotive Brand Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-smart-spinning-bike.md) - [Tech-Advanced Stationary Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bike.md) - [Total Connected Fitness Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myx-ii-plus-exercise-bike.md)