# Maintenance-Free Urban eBikes The FUELL Fluid eBike Reaches a Top Speed of 28mph By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuell-fluid References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/rides/fuell-fluid-e-bike/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fuell-fluid-best-in-class-e-bikes#/) Cycling to and from work has become popular for many consumers but isn't feasible for some, which is seeing new solutions like the [FUELL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuell-flluid) Fluid eBike be introduced with this in mind. Capable of reaching a top speed of 28mph (depending on the model), the bike will provide a substantial riding range of 125 miles thanks to two 48v removable batteries within. An eight-speed [Shimano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estarli-e28) gear set and a [carbon belt drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri-ii) work together to provide seamless riding that's virtually maintenance-free for riders to appreciate. The FUELL Fluid eBike also boasts antitheft features to prevent unauthorized users from accessing it including a PIN code to use the dashboard, a built-in folding lock and a GPS/LoRa tracker that's integrated into the frame. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Commuting:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this trend include the development of lightweight and long-lasting batteries, as well as advanced anti-theft technologies for e-bikes. - **Maintenance-free Technology:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in this trend range from the creation of self-lubricating components to the use of advanced materials that require minimal maintenance. - **Connected Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this trend include the integration of GPS tracking, remote control mechanisms, and advanced dashboard systems into e-bikes for enhanced user experience and security. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** Companies in this industry have the opportunity to develop innovative e-bike designs, improve battery technology, and create advanced anti-theft systems. - **Smart Materials:** This industry can explore the development of lightweight and durable materials that require minimal maintenance in e-bike manufacturing. - **Iot (internet of Things):** Companies in this industry can contribute to the connected mobility trend by developing advanced GPS tracking, remote control, and dashboard systems for e-bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Range Quick-Charge eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuell-flluid.md) - [Mid-Drive Automatic E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuell-flluid-2.md) - [Quick-Charging Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fllow.md) - [Range-Roving E-Bike Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-collections.md) - [High-Power Zero-Emissions eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartravel-st201f-electric-bike.md) - [Moped-Style Urban Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brekr-model-f.md) - [Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flluid2.md) - [Lightweight Hybrid Performance eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-flux-one-hybrid-ebike.md) - [Foldable American E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folld-1.md)