# Ultra-Minimalist Electric Bikes The Detroit Bikes Electric DB-E Hides a Hub Motor and Battery By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detroit-bikes-electric-dbe References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/detroit-bikes-electric-db-e/) & [detroitbikes](https://detroitbikes.com/collections/shop-bikes/products/detroit-bikes-electric-usa-made-pre-order)  The Detroit Bikes Electric DB-E is an unexpectedly sleek, minimalist bike style created with a comfortable riding experience in mind to help commuters and leisure riders alike maximize their capabilities. The [electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidolon) maintains a rigid frame that puts a [Zehus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varsity-collection-1) motor, hub and battery right in plain sight on the rear wheel. The European-made motor is capable of delivering up to 250W of [pedal assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mahle-xs-system) with speeds up to 15.5mph, while the battery pack is rated for up to 20-miles of range per charge or up to 35-miles on Eco mode. The Detroit Bikes Electric DB-E comes in small, medium and large frame sizes to choose from, and weighs in at just 32-pounds. The bike is priced at $2,599 and is expected to start being delivered in March. Image Credit: Detroit Bikes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-minimalist Electric Bikes:** The trend towards ultra-minimalist electric bikes offers an opportunity for electric bike manufacturers to differentiate themselves through unique design and features. - **Hub Motor Technology:** The trend towards hub motor technology presents an opportunity for innovation in motor efficiency and battery life. - **Eco-friendly Commuting:** The trend towards eco-friendly commuting offers an opportunity for companies to create sustainable transportation solutions for urban areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** The electric bike manufacturing industry has an opportunity to differentiate themselves through unique design and features. - **Electric Motor Manufacturing:** The electric motor manufacturing industry has an opportunity to innovate and improve motor efficiency and battery life. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The sustainable transportation industry has an opportunity to create innovative and eco-friendly commuting solutions for urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Urban Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treadwell-neo-2.md) - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md) - [Long-Range City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elops-500.md) - [Minimalist X-Frame E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honbike-uni4.md) - [Futuristic German E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-one.md) - [Lightweight Aluminum E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-ryself-e-edr.md) - [Affordable Step-Through E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/520-e.md) - [Lightweight City E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-go-7d.md)