# Customized Electric Bikes Deus Ex Machina's Collaboration Creates a Vintage-Themed Electric Bike By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-electric-bike References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/8/deux-ex-machina-unveils-this-stripped-down-custom-electric-motorbike-design) & [deuscustoms](http://deuscustoms.com/) This customized electric bike draws inspiration from the past and features a vintage look. With the rising popularity of electric bikes, a variety of unique styles are emerging in the market. 'Deus Ex Machina' held a motorcycle design competition that was won by this stripped-down design created by Joe Fischer and Ryan Mischkulnig. The Melbourne duo took inspiration from a [mid-century bike design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara) and upgraded it with modern technology to create their customized electric bike. Originally, the duo started with a [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-design-1) C90 Cub and used that as the platform to completely redesign the bike into a competition winner. The team took away the traditional elements of the bike -- like the airbox and the engine mounts -- and added visual design elements to enhance its design. The design uses an electric motor that is environmentally friendly while sticking to a vintage aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Electric Bikes:** The rising popularity of customized electric bikes creates opportunities for innovative designs and styles. - **Unique Styles:** The market for electric bikes is seeing a variety of unique styles that cater to different consumer preferences. - **Vintage Aesthetic:** Combining vintage design with modern technology in electric bikes opens up opportunities for nostalgic and stylish transportation options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bicycle Industry:** The electric bicycle industry can capitalize on the trend of customized electric bikes by offering customizable options and unique designs. - **Design and Manufacturing Industry:** Design and manufacturing companies can tap into the demand for unique styles in electric bikes by providing innovative design solutions and custom manufacturing services. - **Retro and Vintage Design Industry:** The retro and vintage design industry can collaborate with the electric bike market to create customized products that combine the nostalgia of vintage aesthetics with modern technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redesigned Electric Race Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/64-street-spec-caf-racer.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md) - [60s-Inspired Electric Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-turner.md) - [Classic Motocycle-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-design-1.md) - [Classic-Style Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desiknio-classic.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-m-bike.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1.md) - [Tech-Packed Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecaf-racer-by-ox.md) - [Retro Gaming-Inspired eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1a.md)