# High-End Electric Bicycles The Zeitgeist City Electric Bike Design is for Affluent Riders By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bike-design References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/zeitgeist-city-premium-city-electric-bike/41813/) & [zeitgeist.bike](https://zeitgeist.bike/) While traditional [electric bike designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-designs) are more suited towards function than fashion, the Zeitgeist City e-bike is quite the opposite. Designed to be a powerful and beautiful electric bike, the Zeitgeist City is oriented towards the affluent urbanite who's looking for an eco-friendly way to ride around town. Created by the Seattle-based brand Zeitgeists Inc., the Zeitgeist City electric bike can reach top speeds of 28mph and offer an impressive range of 80 miles. An on-board computer, disc brakes and, of course, gorgeously designed frame round off the Zeitgeist City electric bike design as being one of the more [posh forms of modern transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ponomarets-eidolon). As the need for [eco-friendly transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) increases alongside the luxury market, we could continue to see more products like the Zeitgeist City bicycle that merge product verticals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Luxury Transportation:** The Zeitgeist City electric bike demonstrates a growing trend of eco-friendly transportation options that cater to affluent consumers. - **High-speed Electric Bicycles:** The Zeitgeist City electric bike reflects a trend towards electric bicycles with high-speed capabilities, reaching up to 28mph. - **Merge of Functionality and Fashion:** The Zeitgeist City electric bike exemplifies the trend of electric bikes that prioritize not only function but also stylish design. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Transportation:** The luxury transportation industry can explore opportunities in eco-friendly vehicles like high-end electric bicycles for affluent customers. - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** The electric bike manufacturing industry can tap into the demand for high-speed electric bicycles, offering stylish designs and long-range capabilities. - **Sustainable Urban Mobility:** The sustainable urban mobility industry can incorporate trendy and fashionable electric bikes like the Zeitgeist City to cater to the needs of eco-conscious, affluent urbanites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md) - [Lightweight City E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-go-7d.md) - [Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stromer-st7-speed-pedelec.md) - [Carbon Fiber Urban eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonfiber-urban-ebikes.md) - [Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder-electric-bike.md) - [Bamboo Electric City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city.md) - [Innovative eBike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-ebike.md) - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md)