# Assisted Alternative Transportation Dublin-Based Kenbay Electric Bikes Offers an Easy Ride By Tiana Reid | Published 2012-04-20 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenbay-electric-bikes References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenbay-Electric-Bikes/171543592936111) & [electricbikes.ie](http://electricbikes.ie/) Based in Dublin, Ireland, Kenbay [Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-designs) is a bicycle company offering an alternative form of transportation. With many urban centers incorporating bike-sharing programs, as well as the rising cost of gas, cycling is increasingly becoming the norm. But many people still tire of the shlep and inconvenience of it all (especially when it come sto [commuting to and from work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-kettwiesel-one-plus)), which is where Kenbay comes in. "Our bikes offer all the benefits of a bicycle with none of the drawbacks," writes the business on its website. "Powered by cheap electricity, hills are no longer an issue, long journeys are now achievable and showering after is a thing of the past." Kenbay lets you rent the bike before you buy it so that you can feel the full effects, and be sure of your purchase. **Contact Information** Kenbay [website](http://electricbikes.ie/) Kenbay on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenbay-Electric-Bikes/171543592936111) Kenbay on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/KenbayE_Bikes) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Bikes:** The trend of electric bikes provides a disruptive opportunity to the transportation industry, allowing people to travel faster and with less effort - **Alternative Transportation:** The trend of alternative transportation provides a disruptive opportunity to the urban mobility industry, reducing the dependence on cars or public transport - **Rent-to-buy Model:** The trend of rent-to-buy model provides disruptive opportunities to the transportation and retail industries, allowing customers to test the product before making the purchase ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Industry:** The bicycle industry can incorporate electric bikes to offer customers a wider choice and cater to people who want an easier way of transportation - **Urban Mobility Industry:** The urban mobility industry can incorporate alternative transportation options such as electric bikes, to reduce congestion and make commuting easier for people - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can adopt the rent-to-buy model to expose customers to new products and offer them a risk-free opportunity to try them before making the purchase ## Related on Trend Hunter - [E-Bike-Booking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-now.md) - [Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcycle.md) - [Step-Through Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbo-breeze-stepthru.md) - [Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedalassist-electric-quadricycles.md) - [Online Electric Bike Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-motorbikes.md) - [Eastern City E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mybyk-electric.md) - [Adaptable Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenways-ago-x.md) - [Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle.md) - [Sensitive Pedal E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-twin-920e.md)