# Electric Bike Perfect For Commuting By Jason P. Russell | Published 2007-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bike-perfect-for-commuting References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/jasonprussell) & [schwinnbike](http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_detail.php?id=887) You want to help the environment by bike commuting, but your workplace is just a little too far to pedal? [Schwinn Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridgewood-29) may have the solution. Their 2007 World GSE bike model combines a conventional hybrid bike with an electric motor. While the electric drivetrain adds about 10 lbs. to the bicycle, it provides enough power to go up to [60 miles on a single charge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleglide-c1). Once you get to your employer, you simply remove the battery pack from the rear rack and charge while you work. The suggested retail price is $1699.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Bikes for Commuting:** There is an opportunity for bike manufacturers to create affordable electric bikes for commuting that can travel a long distance on a single charge. - **Battery Technology for Bikes:** The innovation opportunities in creating lightweight and longer-lasting batteries for electric bikes that can handle long commutes. - **Modular Electric Bikes:** There is potential for modular electric bikes which can be easily taken apart for charging and maintenance to become more common. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bike Manufacturing:** Bike manufacturers can benefit from investing in the development of electric bikes that can help reduce carbon emissions. - **Battery Technology:** Industries that focus on developing better and more efficient battery technology can play a significant role in improving the future of electric bikes and transportation. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from investing resources in promoting clean commuting options like electric bikes that can help reduce carbon emissions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entry-Level All-Terrain E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridgewood-29.md) - [Energy-Efficient E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-soltera.md) - [Lightweight City E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-go-7d.md) - [Range-Roving Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeroving-commuter-ebike.md) - [Affordable Commuter Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eunorau-d6-commuter-ebike.md) - [Norwegian Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sx1-e.md) - [Long-Range City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elops-500.md) - [Commuting-Friendly Off-Road eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirt-freak-gen3.md) - [Electric City Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townie-go.md)