# Affordable Electronic Bikes Analog Motion's AM1 Looks and Costs the Same as a Standard Ride By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-motion References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/the-am1-electric-bike) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/analogmotion/the-am1-electric-bike-its-a-bike-with-a-motor) Electric bikes have obvious benefits over traditional human-powered alternatives, but Analog Motion's new AM1 simultaneously eliminates the factors that usually make electric bikes an unrealistic option for consumers. The new vehicle is both [lightweight and affordable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dahon-kfeather), giving e-bike naysayers little fuel in the argument for supremacy. The two classic rebukes against electric bikes are that they're too heavy and bulky to be [practical for commuting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-urban-ebikes) and they simply cost so much more than the average bike. Analog Motion's AM1 weighs just 13.5 kilograms including its battery, making it barely heavier than the average non-electric bike and easy to carry around. The bike also costs just £499 or approximately $665, making it less expensive than many brand new road bikes that come without a motor or battery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable E-bikes:** The availability of affordable electric bikes will give consumers more options and potentially disrupt the traditional bicycle market. - **Lightweight E-bikes:** The development of lightweight electric bikes makes them more practical for commuting and could lead to an increase in e-bike adoption. - **Disruptive Pricing:** Analog Motion's pricing strategy for the AM1 could force competitors to lower their prices or risk losing market share. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bikes:** The electric bike industry may see an increase in consumer demand with the availability of more affordable and lightweight options. - **Bicycles:** Traditional bicycle manufacturers may need to consider incorporating electric bike technology or offering lower prices to remain competitive. - **Urban Transportation:** The rise of affordable and lightweight electric bikes could disrupt traditional urban transportation modes like cars and public transit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Moped E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revv1.md) - [Lightweight Aluminum E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-ryself-e-edr.md) - [Affordable High-Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cgo600.md) - [Reliable Budget-Friendly Ebikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdbike.md) - [Affordable Premium E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/856st.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eb-5-swagcycle.md) - [Cost-Effective Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-air.md) - [Rider-Focused Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemmo-one.md) - [Customizable Minimalist E-bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-alpha.md)