# Electrified Urbanite Bikes Bison Superbikes Draws Inspiration from the Past for Futuristic Rides By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bison-superbikes References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/bison-superbikes-electric-scooter-08-03-2019/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1776163398/bison-superbikes-the-ultimate-electric-scooter) Many urban consumers are quickly ditching traditional vehicles in favor of [smaller transportation options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-urban-ebikes) that are more in line with life in the city, which is seeing solutions be introduced by brands like Bison Superbikes. Drawing inspiration from the past with a distinctly futuristic design, the [electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-level-3) boasts real-time GPS tracking and integration with iOS to address consumer preferences for IoT connectivity. The bikes feature a relatively affordable price point that provide riders with a premium piece of hardware that is perfect for leisure riding or commuting to suit needs of all kinds. The Bison Superbikes also feature large, comfortable banana seats along with a chain-free design to place a strong focus on efficiency and quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Small Transportation Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and compact electric vehicles specifically designed for urban environments. - **Iot Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart transportation solutions with real-time GPS tracking and seamless integration with IoT devices. - **Affordable Electric Bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design electric bikes at a lower price point to make sustainable transportation more accessible to the mass market. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new materials and design concepts to create efficient and compact electric vehicles for urban use. - **Smart Transportation Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced IoT connectivity systems for electric bikes and other small transportation options. - **Sustainable Mobility Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative production processes and materials to manufacture affordable and eco-friendly electric bikes for urban commuters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Torque-Sensing Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torquesensing-commuter-ebikes.md) - [Connected Agile Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia-carbon-one.md) - [Fat Tire Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engwe-l20-30-series.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Minibikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antic-by-future-motion.md) - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-smart-bikes.md) - [Adaptable Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenways-ago-x.md)