# Folding Carbon Fiber eBikes The 'CARBO' Electric Bike Weighs in at Just 12.9kg By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbo-electric-bike References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/carbo-lightweight-foldable-electric-bike.htm) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/carbo-the-world-s-lightest-folding-electric-bike?utm_source=gadgetsin.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=7bdc2684) The 'CARBO' electric bike is an advanced solution for the urban consumer that will offer them the ability to maintain optimal mobility without the need for a traditional automobile or motorcycle. Coming in three model varieties and weighing just 12.9kg, the [lightweight eBike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dahon-kfeather) is capable of being [folded for transportation or storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-t) in just 10 seconds and is crafted from carbon fiber for an ultra-durable design. The bike hides the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ado-air-20) battery pack in the seat post and offers between 20 and 40km of range for the Model C and C, while the Model X is suited for between 30 and 50km. The 'CARBO' electric bike also sports a maintenance-free design that makes it perfect for consumers seeking a more hands-off approach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 87% | 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 - **Folding Bicycles:** Folding electric bicycles can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for urban transportation as they save space and make traveling long distances faster and more convenient. - **Lightweight Carbon Fiber:** Lightweight carbon fiber bicycles can create innovation opportunities for more efficient and sustainable transportation solutions. - **Maintenance-free Designs:** Creating maintenance-free bicycles can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers as consumers seek more hands-off approaches to transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Bicycles:** The electric bicycle industry can benefit from creating lightweight and easily foldable designs for more efficient urban transportation solutions. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies that create carbon fiber products can benefit from producing innovative and durable bicycles for more sustainable transportation solutions. - **Sustainability:** Industries focused on sustainability can invest in creating efficient and eco-friendly transportation solutions, such as lightweight carbon fiber bicycles, for a more eco-conscious consumer market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherweight Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-ebikes.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Lightweight Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-ultralight.md) - [Featherweight Folding Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-bicycle.md) - [Lightweight Carriable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-e-bike.md) - [Featherlight Urbanite Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimove-lc2.md) - [Lightweight Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-commuter-ebike.md) - [Compact Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbo-compact.md) - [Stylized Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocycle-g4i.md)