# Minimalist Last-Mile Commuter Bikes The 'AK-1' Folding Electric Bike Provides 22 Miles of Range By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ak1-folding-electric-bike References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/08/12/a-lean-mean-commuting-machine/) & [five-bikes](https://five-bikes.com) Urban commuting is changing at a rapid rate with more consumers seeking out speedier ways to get around than ever, which is seeing products like the 'AK-1' folding electric bike be created. Positioned as a compact piece of transportation equipment for the last mile of your commute, the bike is capable of reaching speeds of up to 20 miles per hour and offering a range of 22 miles. Designed by Ronsben Huen, the bike folds at the touch of a single button to ensure it's quick to use when you're about to board a train or have arrived at the office. The 'AK-1' folding electric bike has an ultra-sleek aesthetic that is aerodynamically designed to ensure optimal riding efficiency at all times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Last-mile Commuter Bikes:** Opportunity to develop a range of electric bikes with sleek, compact designs and longer battery lives to cater to urban commuters. - **Folding Last-mile Commuter Bikes:** Opportunity to create more folding bikes that are easy to carry and store, especially for commuters who need to board trains or buses. - **Efficient Last-mile Commuting:** Opportunity to create innovative transportation solutions that shave off the time and cost of the last mile of commuting in urban areas. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Bike Industry:** Electric bike manufacturers can focus on developing more efficient bikes with longer battery lives for urban commuters. - **Smart Transportation Industry:** Opportunity for smart transportation companies to integrate bike-sharing services or develop new last-mile transportation solutions in urban areas. - **Sustainable Transportation Industry:** Sustainable transportation companies can focus on developing versatile, eco-friendly transportation solutions for urban commuters that are easy to use and store. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foldable Long Range eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folding-electric-bike.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-commuter-ebike.md) - [Minimalist Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-1.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Comfortable Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zectron-folding-ebike.md) - [Collapsible Commuter Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-sinch.md) - [Folding Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-urban-ebike.md) - [Folding Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldtan-m160.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md)