# Luxury Electric Bikes The ECO-001 by M55 is Made With Formula 1 Parts By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evo-001-by-m55 References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/m55-unveils-ferrari-of-electric-bikes/) & [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/strange_vehicles/m55_bike_evo-001.html) The EVO-001 by M55 is being touted as the "[Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-cz26) of electric bikes" by its Hungarian manufacturer. So, what makes this electric bike worthy of the comparison? Aside from it's stylish design, the EVO-001 is the lightest mountain bike ever built. Complete with a LCD monitor, integrated battery pack, 250Watt motor, [Brembo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eccentrica-v12) disc brakes and Formula 1 parts, the EVO-001 by M55 surly has the gadgets to impress. Its frame is made from one piece of molded aluminum and only 250 of these handmade bikes have been produced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Electric Bikes:** The ECO-001 by M55 is just one example of the growing trend of luxury electric bikes in the transportation industry. - **Integrating Formula 1 Parts in Electric Bikes:** The use of Formula 1 parts in the EVO-001 by M55 shows a trend toward integrating high-performance engineering into electric bikes, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for the transportation and sports industries. - **Handmade Electric Bikes:** The limited production of the EVO-001 by M55 highlights the trend of handmade electric bikes, appealing to consumers willing to pay a premium for high-quality and unique products in the transportation industry. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The trend of luxury electric bikes, such as the ECO-001 by M55, represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the market by appealing to consumers seeking eco-friendly, high-performance and stylish alternatives to traditional bikes and cars. - **Sports:** The trend of integrating Formula 1 parts in electric bikes, such as the EVO-001 by M55, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sports industry by providing athletes with high-performance alternatives for mountain biking, racing and endurance training. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** The trend of handmade electric bikes, such as the limited production EVO-001 by M55, appeals to the growing demand for artisanal and bespoke products in the transportation industry, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for smaller, specialized manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md) - [Premium Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricolore.md) - [Carbon-Framed Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-powerstage-rr-limited-edition.md) - [Premium British E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evari-856.md) - [Luxury Automaker E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-e-bikes.md) - [Ultra-Luxury E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-fuel-exe.md) - [Featherweight Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-electric-mountain-bike.md) - [Innovative eBike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-ebike.md) - [Powerful Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-e-cheetah.md)