# Urban Scooter-Bikes Karmic Bikes' Oslo is Touted as the "Bike of the Future" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-of-the-future References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90404687/could-this-half-bike-half-scooter-create-a-new-form-of-urban-transit) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/karmic/oslo) After launching its first electric bike in 2015, Karmic Bikes is now introducing the Oslo on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle) as an easy-to-use "bike of the future." The modern personal electric mobility system boasts a design the appeals to the [urban rider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-urban-ebikes) and addresses some of the reasons why people in cities don't ride bikes. The Oslo has a comfortable seat, storage, easy acceleration and an [industrial and minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scrambler) that lends itself well to commuting, running errands or simply exploring the city. Oslo is a Class 2 Ebike, meaning that it has a limited top-speed of 20mph and offers three levels of pedal assist: Eco, Normal and Boost. With the Oslo, Karmic updated its battery system, making it possible for riders to pull out one drained battery and instantly replace it for a fully charged one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personal Electric Mobility System:** The Oslo demonstrates the potential for a stylish and functional personal electric mobility system for urban riders. - **Industrial/minimalist Design:** The industrial and minimalist design of the Oslo presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for affordable and stylish city commuting bikes. - **Battery Swap System:** The battery swap system in the Oslo opens up possibilities for electric bike and scooter companies to improve their charging and convenience capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Bicycle Industry:** The Oslo could disrupt the electric bicycle industry with its new battery technology and urban design features. - **Electric Scooter Industry:** Electric scooter companies can learn from Oslo's design and battery technology in making their products more appealing and convenient for city riders. - **Personal Mobility Solutions Industry:** The success of the Oslo in the personal electric mobility market can spark more innovation and investment in this rapidly evolving industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Class-1 Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oso.md) - [Swedish E-Bike Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vassla-pedal.md) - [Norwegian Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sx1-e.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Spacious Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-osa.md) - [Urban Family-Friendly eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanisto-ebike.md) - [Moped-Style Urban Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brekr-model-f.md) - [Ultra-Sustainable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-x1.md) - [Limited-Edition Electric Kick Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kick-bike.md)