# Featherweight Smart E-Bikes This E-Bike Offers Torque Sensing, Motion Detection & Keyless Access By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-smart-ebike References: [appleinsider](https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/04/12/velotric-thunder-1-review-a-tech-infused-e-bike-in-disguise) & [velotricbike](https://www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-thunder-1-st-ebike?variant=41729524007095)  [Velotric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-t1) is a company that may have only been around for less than two years, but the company is already making waves with the launch of a fabulous new smart e-bike that offers a range of features that will appeal to the urban cyclist. The 'Thunder 1' is a step-over smart e-bike whose bevy of high-tech features are headed up by Velotric's proprietary 'Velopower E35+' drive system, which offers [torque sensing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engwe-p275-st) for a streamlined and smooth ride whilst also not being noisy. Elsewhere, this particular smart e-bike works in conjunction with a smartphone app to offer features such as keyless access, GPS tracking and motion detection, with upcoming features said to include crash detection using the bike's embedded sensors. This smart e-bike is available for $1,799 and can be procured in medium and large frame sizes. Image Credit: Velotric ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Smart E-bikes:** The trend of adding high-tech features to e-bikes offers opportunities for innovation in the development of new features and systems, such as torque sensing and motion detection. - **Proprietary Drive Systems:** The trend of developing proprietary drive systems provides opportunities for manufacturers to offer unique features. - **Mobile App Integration:** The trend of integrating mobile apps with e-bikes offers opportunities for innovation in features such as keyless access, GPS tracking, and motion detection. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Innovative companies involved in bicycle manufacturing can capitalize on these trends by developing new smart e-bike models with special features and high-tech systems. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app developers can capitalize on the trend of integrating mobile apps with e-bikes by developing new features that allow users to interact with their bikes in new ways. - **Technology Integration:** Companies involved in technology integration can capitalize on these trends by partnering with bicycle manufacturers to develop and integrate new features and systems into smart e-bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegantly Lightweight E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegantly-lightweight-ebike.md) - [Proprietary Lightweight E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-t1.md) - [Tech-Advanced Electric Bicycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-model.md) - [Smart E-Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elixe-ebike.md) - [Torque-Sensing Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torquesensing-commuter-ebikes.md) - [Torque-Sensing Urbane E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbane-ebike.md) - [Waterproof Electric Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-fold-1.md) - [Lightweight Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t1-st-plus.md) - [Torque-Sensing Cruiser E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruiser-ebike.md)