# Vintage-Inspired Electric Bikes The 'Elettracker' Offers a Modern Take on a Classic Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elettracker References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/15/this-vintage-inspired-racing-bike-reincarnates-as-a-fully-electric-modern-day-two-wheeler/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The 'Elettracker' all-electric bike has been designed by GDesign as a modernized version of a classic two-wheel transportation solution of the past for riders to appreciate. The bike draws design inspiration from models that were utilized for racing in the early 1900s, but outfits it with an [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) that will allow the rider to speed around in an emissions-free manner. The bike maintains a number of the technological design elements of the retro original including the motor inside the frame, but swaps the actual internals out for the aforementioned electric alternatives. The 'Elettracker' all-electric bike is finished with faux-painted [race livery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scrambler) completed by Arinna Crippa of Lake Design and boasts hand-wrapped leather grips for a further rustic touch of classic design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Transportation:** Opportunity to modernize classic transportation designs with electric alternatives. - **Emissions-free Transportation:** Opportunity to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions. - **Luxury Retro Design:** Opportunity to blend classic design with modern luxury technology for a premium product. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bicycle Manufacturing:** Opportunity to manufacture vintage-inspired electric bikes with classic design features. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Opportunity to develop sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions that mimic classic designs. - **Luxury Transportation:** Opportunity to offer high-end electric transportation solutions with premium vintage-inspired design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Redesigned Electric Race Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/64-street-spec-caf-racer.md) - [60s-Inspired Electric Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-turner.md) - [Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder-electric-bike.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md) - [Vintage-Style Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-vintage.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-m-bike.md) - [Classic-Style Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desiknio-classic.md) - [Retro Gaming-Inspired eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1a.md)