# Open-Frame Electric Bikes Fantic's Issimo 45 E-Bike Boasts a Thin, Reinforced Frame By Colin Smith | Published 2022-07-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issimo-45 References: [visordown](https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/fantic-announces-issimo-45-s-pedelec-electric-bike) & [fantic](https://www.fantic.com/)  '[Fantic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampage-1-4-sport),' the Italy-based bicycle manufacturer, unveiled its latest [step-through e-bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-urban-ebikes), the 'Issimo 45.' This is an S-Pedelec version of the company's previous e-bike, meaning it boasts increased performance and a high top speed. As a result of this performance, the bicycle is only legal to be ridden on the road, making it closer to an electric motorcycle than an e-bike. The Fantic Issimo 45 boasts [electric pedal assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitz-s1) up to 45 kilometers per hour and a range of roughly 50 km, but this value will fluctuate based on the level of pedal assistance used. Aside from this, the e-bike is powered by a 500W motor which is supplied by a 600kWh battery. This e-bike has the standard speed modes, electric-assist, no electric-assist, and uphill assistance, in addition to a mode that Fantic refers to as 'Walk Assist.' This powers the wheels slightly while the bike is being pushed, which makes walking the bike much easier for riders. Image Credit: Fantic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open-frame E-bikes:** The thin, reinforced frame of Fantic's Issimo 45 E-Bike represents a major trend in e-bike design and manufacturing, which offers opportunities for disruption in the traditional bike industry. - **S-pedelec E-bikes:** The increased performance and high top speed of Fantic's Issimo 45 E-Bike, along with its legal classification as an electric motorcycle, showcases a growing trend towards S-Pedelec electric bikes that require licensing and registration, which creates opportunities for innovation in the dual transportation and motorcycle industries. - **High-power E-bike Batteries:** The high-performance capabilities and extended range of Fantic's Issimo 45 E-Bike highlight a demand for larger, more powerful e-bike batteries, indicating opportunities for innovation in the battery and renewable energy industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **E-bike Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of traditional bikes must find ways to adopt e-bike technology and design open-frame e-bikes to compete in a rapidly growing market. - **Dual Transportation:** Fantic's Issimo 45 E-Bike showcases the potential for dual transportation vehicles that are classified as both bicycles and electric motorcycles, leading to opportunities for innovation in urban mobility and transportation industries. - **Renewable Energy:** The demand for more powerful batteries in e-bikes supports the development of renewable energy sources and battery technology for better performance in various e-transportation applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Power Zero-Emissions eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartravel-st201f-electric-bike.md) - [Low-Frame Step-Through Cruisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-f-e-bike.md) - [Class-1 Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oso.md) - [Powerful Long-Range eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampage-1-4-sport.md) - [Minimalist X-Frame E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honbike-uni4.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buxus-eva.md) - [Moped-Style Urban Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brekr-model-f.md) - [Dutch Electric Roadster Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fsd-200.md) - [High-Performance Step-Thru E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-st.md)