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Multi-Purpose Trikes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The LOCAL Bike Offers the Ultimate Three-Wheeler

— September 28, 2011 — Lifestyle
The LOCAL Bike by San Francisco designer Yves Behar offers the ultimate commuter for cyclists with an abundance of room for personal belongings.

The LOCAL Bike is a tricycle that with a ton of room for just about anything cyclists need to store when out and about. Behar has actually incorporated a large wooden crate up front that can hold groceries, lumber and even a surfboard as the pictures demonstrate. Locks, lights and detachable pockets have been integrated into the frame as useful features for the commuting cyclist. The LOCAL Bike even has music capabilities thanks to the wireless JAMBOX speakers that Behar put into the trike. Now workers can commute in style with this chic three-wheeler for the average commuter.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-purpose Trikes - The LOCAL Bike highlights the trend of tricycles designed with ample storage space for personal belongings, offering an innovative solution for commuters.
2. Integrated Storage Solutions - The incorporation of a large wooden crate in the LOCAL Bike demonstrates a trend towards bicycles with integrated storage options, creating convenience for cyclists.
3. Connected Commuting - The integration of wireless JAMBOX speakers in the LOCAL Bike showcases the trend of bicycles being equipped with technology that enhances the commuting experience, providing opportunities for innovative audio solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - The LOCAL Bike contributes to the bicycle manufacturing industry by showcasing a design that incorporates in-demand features such as ample storage and music capabilities, setting a standard for commuter-friendly bicycles.
2. Sustainable Transportation - The trend of multi-purpose trikes like the LOCAL Bike aligns with the sustainable transportation industry's focus on providing convenient and eco-friendly alternatives for commuting, presenting opportunities for companies to develop innovative solutions.
3. Audio Technology - The integration of wireless speakers in the LOCAL Bike opens up possibilities for the audio technology industry to partner with bicycle manufacturers to create innovative audio solutions for cyclists.
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