# Self-Charging Folding Bikes The Vello Bike+ Offers a Lightweight and Versatile Urban Ride By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Vello-folding-bike References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vellobike/vello-bike-the-worlds-best-electric-folding-bike) & [vello.bike](http://vello.bike/) Austrian folding bike specialists [Vello](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gearladen-folding-ebike) are offering up a brand new product, called the Bike+, that is designed to offer an exceptional and optimized balance between compactness, performance and versatility. This particular bike comes fitted with an all-inclusive rear hub motor that takes up little space and even features its own battery, allowing the bike itself to maintain a poised and solid stance at all times. As far as actual performance is concerned, this particular folding bike certainly delivers thanks to a 250-watt drive that allows for speeds up to 25 km/h, with riders able to enjoy an effortless ride when they're feeling lazy. Combining a compact size with a versatile hub drive, the Bike+ makes for an excellent '[last mile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-ec-compact)' ride for people looking for a bike to take them from home to school, or from the office to the subway station. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 100% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Electric Bikes:** Opportunities for developing more compact, electric bikes to meet the need for urban transportation. - **Last Mile Transportation:** Innovations in personal transportation options that focus on short distances will continue to be a growth trend. - **Integrated Bike Technology:** Trends focus on integrating technology within the bike design to enhance performance and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Bike Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can develop innovative bike designs utilizing technology for compactness, convenience, and performance. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Opportunities for creating more innovative lightweight electric vehicles designed for urban transportation needs. - **Ride Sharing Services:** Ride sharing companies can expand their services to include lightweight electric bikes for short trips between locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gear-Laden Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gearladen-folding-ebike.md) - [Lightweight Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-sub.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Waterproof Electric Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-fold-1.md) - [High-Performance Cargo-Friendly eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-fold-1-plus.md) - [Lightweight Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-ultralight.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-commuter-ebike.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Folding Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-urban-ebike.md)