# Gargantuan Electric-Assist Bikes The 'eDirtySixer' Can Accommodate Riders Of Extra-Tall Stature By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-04-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricassist-bike References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/bicycles/dirtysixer-big-wheeled-ebike/) & [dirtysixer](https://www.dirtysixer.com/)  DirtySixer Bikes captured plenty of attention and plus-size fans back in the end of 2021 when it launched its 'AllRoad Mark II' bike that catered to riders from above-average heights all the way up to 7'5", but the company is not content to rest on its laurels, taking its [giant-sized bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-efold-long-john) prowess into the electric arena with the advent of the 'eDirtySixer," an electric-assist bike designed for the bigger and taller among us. Designed by none other than 6'6"-tall company founder David Folch, this electric-assist bike's current iteration is equipped with a 250-watt [Shimano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecpocalypse) motor that works in conjunction with a lithium battery pack with a 500-watt-hour capacity. This setup enables a top pedal-assisted speed of 32 km/h. Set to be made available for preorder shortly, this electric-assist bike is expected to be priced around the $8,000 mark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric-assist Bikes for Extra-tall Riders:** Opportunity for bike manufacturers and designers to cater to a niche market and create more inclusive products. - **Gargantuan Bicycles with Enhanced Features:** Potential for bike companies to disrupt the market by creating high-performance bicycles for people of unique heights and sizes. - **Electric Bikes with High-capacity Battery Packs:** Market opportunity for eco-conscious entrepreneurs to create efficient bikes that can effectively handle longer distances. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity to disrupt the industry by creating more specialized and inclusive products that cater to unique customer needs. - **Green Transportation Industry:** Opportunity for businesses to disrupt the market by offering eco-friendly and efficient alternatives to traditional transportation methods. - **Outdoor Sports and Recreation Industry:** Market opportunity for companies to create specialized bicycles that cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts and athletes with unique body sizes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mammoth-Wheel Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plussize-bike.md) - [Versatile Fat Tire E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-tire-ebike.md) - [Stability-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-tire-e-bike.md) - [Rugged Full-Suspension E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullsuspension-ebike.md) - [Powerful Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-e-cheetah.md) - [Luxury Rugged E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x735.md) - [Budget-Friendly Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-hauler.md) - [Heavyweight Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallke-h6.md) - [Thick-Tired Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-ebikes.md)