# E-Bike Transforming Devices CLIP Instantly Converts Any Bicycle into an Electronic Bike By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-06-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-electronic-bike References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clip/clipportable-e-motor-to-transform-any-bike-into-an?ref=discovery_staff_picks_category_newest) & [clip.bike](https://www.clip.bike/) CLIP is an attachable device that instantly transforms any bicycle into an electronic bike. The company was formed in New Lab, Brooklyn by Clément de Alcala and Somnath Ray. The pair are both supporters of sustainable innovations and social change. The device was designed to reduce global greenhouse emissions that come from gas-powered vehicles. They sought a solution to make biking more practical. Thus CLIP was born to give riders an extra push in difficult terrain or for the last part of a long commute. CLIP helps to "make biking an easier choice for commuters .....[to] drive down emissions and help create safer and more sustainable cities". The device is lightweight, easily fitting into most standard backpacks and compatible will all bicycles. Additionally, the gadget is [rechargeable so you can commute effortlessly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiler-compact). CLIP makes your morning commute stress and sweet free, so you can save the environment and your time. This portable technology is ideal for any busy commuter looking to transform their bike to be more efficient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electronic Bike Conversion:** CLIP is an attachable device that instantly transforms any bicycle into an electronic bike, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation industry. - **Sustainable Transportation:** CLIP helps reduce global greenhouse emissions and encourages more people to choose biking as a practical and eco-friendly commuting option, presenting an opportunity for the environmental sustainability industry. - **Portable Tech for Commuters:** CLIP's lightweight and rechargeable design makes it an ideal gadget for busy commuters, creating potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The electronic bike conversion trend driven by CLIP offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry. - **Environmental Sustainability:** CLIP's ability to reduce greenhouse emissions and promote biking as a sustainable transportation alternative presents disruptive innovation potential for the environmental sustainability industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** CLIP's portable and rechargeable technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics market, particularly for commuters seeking efficient and practical gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant E-Bike Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikaboost-2-lite.md) - [Self-Steering eBike Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convoy-c01.md) - [Crowdfunded E-Bike Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikaboost.md) - [Electric Motor Bicycle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipforce-one.md) - [Convertible Electric Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-electric-bicycle.md) - [Minimalist Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-1.md) - [Handlebar Bike Gear Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gear-clip.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Color-Changing Clipless Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipless-pedals.md)