# Chainless Electric Bikes The City Cycle Concept Wants to Take Over the Car By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cycle-concept References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/15/chainless-electric-and-so-urban/) So there you are, riding through the city on your bike in your nice jeans, when you realize that that darn bicycle chain has got grease all over your good pants. So what do you do--wear casual pants or get a new bike? New bike! The [City Cycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-core) concept is completely grease-chain-free so you can ride around in your [Armani](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-500e-x-giorgio-armani) dress pants if such an urge grabs you. Designed by Christian Vollmer, the City Cycle concept is powered by a [pedelic system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle), which means you can pedal for a little while and then let the bike do the rest of the work. It was created for those who drive everywhere, to encourage them to get out and enjoy a bit of fresh air. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chainless Electric Bikes:** The elimination of traditional bicycle chains provides a unique selling point and solves a common problem for urban commuters. - **Pedelic System:** The pedal-assisted electric motor system offers a greener transportation option while still providing the convenience and speed of an electric bike. - **Car Replacement:** The City Cycle and other similar concepts may lead to a decrease in car usage and provide more sustainable transportation options for urban areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Companies in this industry could integrate electric and chainless technology into their product offerings to appeal to urban commuters and environmentally conscious consumers. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Chainless electric bike technology could be applied to other modes of transportation, such as scooters or electric cars, to create innovative and sustainable alternatives to traditional vehicles. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The City Cycle and similar concepts could disrupt the transportation industry by providing more sustainable and affordable options for urban commuters, potentially leading to a shift away from personal car ownership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chainless Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honbike-hf01.md) - [Low-Maintenance Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocci-magic-ride.md) - [Convertible Electric Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-electric-bicycle.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-concept.md) - [Crowded Cityscape Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/didi-bike.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Modular Accessory Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-ebike.md) - [Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-mobility-concept.md)