The Scraper Bike
Cecilia Biemann — September 28, 2008 — Art & Design
References: npr.org & treehugger
Thanks to a group of teenagers who posted a music video about their creations on YouTube, scraper bikes are becoming a worldwide movement.
The video has attracted a cult following, with over 3 million views to date.
Scraper bikes are bicycles with rims so big that they scrape the inside of the wheel well.
The 'scraper' movement actually started with cars, but since many of the people involved can't afford cars, Oakland youth Tyrone Stevenson Jr. took the aesthetics of scraper cars and applied them to bicycles.
To do that, he fitted large wheels on bike small frames, added colorful foil food wrappers from Oreos or Skittles to the spokes (so when they roll they flash), and spray-painted the frames to match.
Less practical than they are interesting, building these bikes is providing an outlet for youth to express themselves without breaking the law.
The video has attracted a cult following, with over 3 million views to date.
Scraper bikes are bicycles with rims so big that they scrape the inside of the wheel well.
The 'scraper' movement actually started with cars, but since many of the people involved can't afford cars, Oakland youth Tyrone Stevenson Jr. took the aesthetics of scraper cars and applied them to bicycles.
To do that, he fitted large wheels on bike small frames, added colorful foil food wrappers from Oreos or Skittles to the spokes (so when they roll they flash), and spray-painted the frames to match.
Less practical than they are interesting, building these bikes is providing an outlet for youth to express themselves without breaking the law.
Trend Themes
1. Scraper Bike Movement - The Scraper Bike movement is quickly gaining attention and could revolutionize the cycling industry through innovative design and customization options.
2. DIY Bicycle Customization - DIY Bicycle Customization has the potential to be a new industry trend for small businesses to capitalize on the growing popularity of Scraper Bikes.
3. Youth Expression Through Design - Youth Expression through Design is becoming a trend in the cycling industry, where creativity is celebrated, and innovation is valued over practicality.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling - The cycling industry could be disrupted by the Scrapers Bike movement and its emphasis on individuality and creative expression.
2. Small Business - Small businesses could capitalize on the popularity of DIY Bicycle Customization by offering customization options for Scraper Bikes.
3. Youth Programs - Youth Programs could take advantage of the Scraper Bike movement and encourage creative expression through DIY Bicycle Customization as an alternative to breaking the law.
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