The Vello Ultralight is the latest electric bicycle from the Vienna-based micro-mobility manufacturer. As its name implies, the Ultralight was designed to be incredibly lightweight. While Vello's previous bike, the Vello Bike+ Titanium, weighed only 11.9kg, the Ultralight weighs only 9.9kg, marking the first-ever e-bike that weighs less than 10kg.
On top of its light weight, the Ultralight is foldable, resulting in this e-bike being arguably the easiest to carry on the market. The frame of the Ultralight is made out of titanium, while the accessory parts are manufactured out of carbon fiber. One of the most notable features of the Ultralight, aside from its weight, is its hidden battery. According to Vello, the battery has been integrated into the engine in order to conserve both weight and space, which was achieved through leveraging proprietary Formula 1 technologies.
Lightweight Foldable E-Bikes
Vello Launched the 'Ultralight' E-Bike as the Lightest Bike to Date
Trend Themes
1. Ultralight E-bikes - The trend of creating electric bicycles that weigh less than 10kg and are foldable for easy transportation.
2. Titanium and Carbon Fiber Bicycle Manufacturing - The trend of utilizing high-performance and lightweight materials, like titanium and carbon fiber, in bicycle manufacturing.
3. Integrated Battery Technology - The trend of integrating batteries into the engine of an e-bike for both weight reduction and space conservation.
Industry Implications
1. Micro-mobility - Opportunities for micro-mobility companies to create lighter and more portable electric bicycles, using innovative materials and integrated battery technology.
2. Advanced Materials Manufacturing - The trend of utilizing high-performance materials, like titanium and carbon fiber, provides opportunities for advanced manufacturing companies to develop new lightweight products.
3. Electric Bicycle Manufacturing - Opportunities for electric bicycle manufacturers to incorporate integrated battery technology for weight reduction, while keeping the convenience of foldable e-bikes in mind.