# Stealthy Electric Bikes The B-52 Stealth Bike is Diminutive in Size But Big On Performance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b52-stealth-electric-bike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/stealth-h52-electric-bike-review/40663/) & [stealthelectricbikes](http://www.stealthelectricbikes.com/stealth-b-52-bomber/) The B-52 Stealth bike is an [electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-hightail-electric-dirt-bike), designed my the noted former motorcycle design engineer John Karambalis, that is something of a hybrid between a regular dirt bike and a mountain bike. This bike is capable of attaining a top speed of 80 km/h and feels even faster because of its [light weight frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t1-st-plus). If you want to conserve battery juice or simply increase your safety, you can limit the bike to 25 km/h by selecting the 'economy mode'. When taken downhill, the bike is balanced and easy to control and can easily deal with [treacherous terrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-nomad-2x). The B-52 Stealth bike will appeal to anyone who wants to enjoy an adrenaline-pumping ride but doesn't want to deal with exorbitant maintenance costs and hassles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and high-speed electric bikes that offer an adrenaline-pumping ride. - **Hybrid Bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create hybrid bikes that combine the features of regular dirt bikes and mountain bikes for versatile riding experiences. - **Economy Mode:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design electric bikes with economy modes to conserve battery and increase safety. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Bicycle Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new electric bike models that challenge traditional bicycle designs in terms of speed, performance, and maintenance costs. - **Outdoor Sports and Recreation Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and durable bikes that can handle treacherous terrains for adventurous riders. - **Green Transportation Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote the use of electric bikes as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fuel-powered vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stromer-st7-speed-pedelec.md) - [Battery-Powered Minibikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenworks-electric-stealth.md) - [Powerful Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-e-cheetah.md) - [Trail-Ready Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailready-commuter-ebike.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buxus-eva.md) - [Ultra-Fast Defense Division eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipower-cycles-revolution-w.md) - [High-Performance Step-Thru E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-st.md) - [Vintage Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-volt-e-bikes.md) - [Bump-Absorbing Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-motorbikes.md)