# Pedal-less Bicycles The 3-in-1 ‘Wishbone Bike' is a Starter Cycle for Children By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishbone-bike-kids References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2009/01/skip_hops_wishb.php) & [skiphop](http://www.skiphop.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SH&Category_Code=&Product_Code=wsbne) This three-in-one bike combines the three steps children usually take when learning how to ride a bicycle. Although the wheeled toy seems helpful as it starts off as a tricycle and ends up as a normal bike, there is one vital thing missing - the pedals. Children are sure to get good exercise, as they use their legs on this running bike. Created by Skip Hop, the Wishbone Bike is a great idea, and has an environmentally sustainable design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pedal-less Bicycles:** The emergence of pedal-less bicycles presents opportunities for innovative designs and features that can further enhance a child's learning experience. - **Sustainable Toys:** The introduction of environmentally sustainable designs in children's toys offers an avenue for companies to capitalize on the growing eco-consciousness of consumers. - **3-in-1 Toys:** The popularity of multi-functional toys such as the 3-in-1 Wishbone Bike presents an opportunity for companies to create more versatile products that cater to the evolving needs of children and parents. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can adopt sustainable production practices and innovative features to create safer and more engaging toys for children. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** Pedal-less bicycles can disrupt the traditional training wheels model, creating opportunities for the development of new products and markets for the sporting goods industry. - **Education Industry:** Pedal-less bicycles offer a new approach to teaching children how to ride a bike, which can be integrated into physical education programs and early childhood learning initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Balancing Baby Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-wow.md) - [Designer Kids Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Costway-Kids-Bike.md) - [Advanced Toddler Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-bike.md) - [Senior-Suited Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-balance-bike.md) - [Child-Friendly Balance Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-k1d.md) - [Kid-Friendly Training E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-electric-balance-bike.md) - [Youth-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statyc-12edrive.md) - [Electric Toddler-Friendly Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droyd-romper.md) - [Kid's Urban Lifestyle Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-bikes.md)