# Hydrofoil Bike Concepts The Hydrofoiler XE-1 From Manta5 Cuts Across Salt and Fresh Water By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-bike References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/pedal-electric-bike-rides-fresh-salt-water/) & [manta5](https://manta5.com/) This hydrofoil bike enables you to plane across the surface of fresh and salt water. The Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1 is a [pedal-electric bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology) described as "the new frontier of cycling." The award-winning prototype has a 400-W motor that enables you to traverse across lakes, oceans and rivers. The hydrofoil bike features cutting-edge technology, including [carbon fiber hydrofoils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-foils-lift5), an [e-bike battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-fold-1) and variable pedal assist. The drag-reducing design and carbon fiber-reinforced nylon propeller let you quickly travel across fast-moving bodies of water. Its front tiller also helps with rough choppy waters and steep swells. The modular Hydrofoiler is easy to transport and assemble with two identical screws. This on-water cycling experience demonstrates how consumers can enjoy outdoor activities in new ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hydrofoil Bikes:** The Hydrofoiler XE-1 illustrates the potential for hydrofoil bikes as a new mode of water transportation. - **Pedal-electric Bikes:** The pedal-electric combination of the Hydrofoiler XE-1 highlights the possibility for new forms of environmentally-friendly transportation. - **Drag-reducing Designs:** The drag-reducing technology of the Hydrofoiler XE-1 suggests opportunities for more efficient water transportation designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Water Sports:** The Hydrofoiler XE-1 represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for water sports equipment manufacturers as they could adapt hydrofoil technology to other water sports gear. - **Bike Manufacturing:** The Hydrofoiler XE-1's hybrid design showcases the potential for bike manufacturers to explore new areas of innovation by designing bikes for different terrains. - **Alternative Transportation:** The Hydrofoiler XE-1 could inspire entrepreneurs to develop more environmentally-friendly transportation options that take advantage of innovations in bike and boat technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Bike-Like Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-hydra-waterbike.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Pedal-Assist Electric Water Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-bike-explorer.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md) - [Balanced Hydrofoil Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocean-overboat-100f.md) - [All-Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seadoo-rise.md) - [Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga.md) - [Easy-to-Ride Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga-3.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md)