# Department Store E-Bikes Walmart Debuted the 'Hyper E-Ride' Affordable $1498 Mountain Bike By Colin Smith | Published 2022-07-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-e-ride References: [insideevs](https://insideevs.com/news/595925/walmart-hyper-eride-electric-bike/) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.ca/browse/sports-rec/bikes/adult-bikes/electric-bikes/10010-20088-31141-31805)  [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eb-5-swagcycle) debuted a new micro-mobility product aimed at [entry-level mountain bikers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-mountain-ebikes) who want electric motor assistance, the 'Hyper E-Ride.' This is an ultra-affordable $1,498 USD bike competing in a market where most options begin at $2,500. Despite this, the Hyper E-Ride boasts a powerful 36-volt, 250-watt motor for pedal assistance, supplied by a 36-volt lithium-ion battery. These two components result in the Hyper E-Ride achieving a maximum range of roughly 20 miles, and a top speed that fluctuates based on the pedaling abilities of the rider. With the Hyper E-Ride, Walmart focused on creating an enjoyable, easy-to-adopt experience by giving the bike [fat grippy tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycultra), a sturdy frame, and just enough pedal assistance to remove the hassle of pedaling uphill. Image Credit: Walmart ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable E-bikes:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturing companies to create high-quality and affordable e-bikes for the mass market. - **Micro-mobility:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for transportation companies to expand their product offerings to include more affordable and accessible micro-mobility options for consumers. - **Entry-level Mountain Biking:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for outdoor recreation companies to offer more affordable and inclusive products that cater to entry-level mountain bikers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Walmart's successful launch of the affordable Hyper E-Ride bike indicates that retail companies can capitalize on the demand for high-quality, yet affordable e-bikes. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies have an opportunity to improve their production processes and create more affordable e-bikes that are accessible to a wider range of consumers. - **Transportation:** Transportation companies can explore the creation of more affordable micro-mobility options, such as e-bikes, to offer consumers more accessible and environmentally-friendly transportation alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Utility E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-40.md) - [Lightweight Hybrid Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urta-hybrid.md) - [Entry-Level All-Terrain E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridgewood-29.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eb-5-swagcycle.md) - [Long-Range City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elops-500.md) - [Budget-Focused Adult Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocio.md) - [Limited-Edition Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-mars-hyper.md) - [Luxury Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bash-mtn.md) - [Low-COG E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whyte-e-160.md)