# Light Weight Electric Bikes Swagtron Has Revealed Its Inaugural Electric City Bike By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-city-bike References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/6/20757383/swagtron-ebike-eb12-city-bike-price) & [swagtron](https://swagtron.com/) Swagtron has revealed the company's first electric city bike, called the EB12. The company will sell its electric city bike for a $999.99 price point. The EB12 features a 270Wh battery which is located on the rear rack of the bike. Additionally, the rear wheel has a 250-watt motor. The motor and the battery combine to provide a range of 28 miles. The EB12 bike has a top speed of 16 mph and features a [7-speed gear shift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estarli-e28). However, the bike can exceed its top speed when in pedal-assist mode. The bike has 700cc wheels and weighs in at 39.4 pounds, which makes it one of the more [lightweight electric bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dahon-kfeather). The EB12 has what is called a satin black paint job and a flat bar design, giving it a simple aesthetic. Image Credit: Swagtron ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Electric Bikes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop even lighter electric bikes to enhance portability and user experience. - **Integrated Battery Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create electric bikes with integrated battery systems for a sleeker design and increased power efficiency. - **Pedal-assist Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Innovate pedal-assist technology to improve speed and efficiency of electric bikes. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Invest in R&D to develop more advanced electric bike models with higher performance and lower weight. - **Battery Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new battery technologies to improve energy storage and extend the range of electric bikes. - **Cycling Gear and Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create specialized gear and accessories tailored to the needs of electric bike riders for a better riding experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micromobility Brand Bike Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swytch-go-ebike.md) - [Lightweight City E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-go-7d.md) - [Lightweight Aluminum E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-ryself-e-edr.md) - [Multipurpose Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwad-lt.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-pressed-bike.md) - [Nimble Urban eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-urban-ebikes.md) - [Lightweight Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-lite.md) - [Lightweight Carriable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-e-bike.md) - [Lightweight E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightrider-e-ultimate.md)