# Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes This Bike Will Feature a Range-Extender and Handlebar Display By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-07-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-mountain-bike References: [notebookcheck.net](https://www.notebookcheck.net/THOK-Project-4-3D-printed-e-bike-prototype-unveiled.732418.0.html) & [thokbikes](https://www.thokbikes.com/en/news-home?kid=686)  [Thok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurant-lectric-mountain-bike), an Italian company that specializes in crafting high-quality electric mountain bikes, has launched a brand new prototype bike that makes use of [carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-shuttle-lt) in order to bring down the final weight of the two-wheeler. The 'P4' electric mountain bike is currently in prototype stage and features a 3D-printed frame. The eventual production version of the bike is set to boast a mid-drive [Bosch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thok-tp4-r) motor that is capable of touching 600 watts and churning out 40.5 pounds-feet of torque, with eventual buyers offered the option of added batteries and range. The bike's current iteration also features a handlebar-situated Bosch display that showcases battery levels. Ultimately, this innovative electric mountain bike showcases the utility of 3D-printing processes to craft premium bikes. Image Credit: Thok ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes:** Opportunity for innovation in creating lightweight electric mountain bikes using carbon fiber and 3D-printed frames. - **Range-extender Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation by incorporating range-extender technology in electric bikes to enhance battery life and distance coverage. - **Intuitive Handlebar Displays:** Disruptive potential in developing advanced handlebar displays for electric bikes, allowing riders to easily monitor battery levels and other important information. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** Opportunity for electric bike manufacturers to capitalize on the demand for lightweight and technologically advanced electric mountain bikes. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** Growing market opportunity for companies specializing in carbon fiber manufacturing to provide lightweight and durable materials for electric bike frames. - **Bike Technology Accessories:** Disruptive potential in the bike technology accessories industry to develop innovative handlebar displays and range-extender technology for electric bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Endurant Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurant-lectric-mountain-bike.md) - [Featherweight Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-electric-mountain-bike.md) - [Lightweight E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightrider-e-ultimate.md) - [Advanced 3D-Printed Bike Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thok-tp4-r.md) - [Lightweight E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyke-se-2023.md) - [Lightweight Premium Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whyte-e-lyte-140.md) - [Range-Roving Gravel E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeroving-gravel-ebikes.md) - [Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuttle-sl.md) - [SUV-Inspired eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thok-mig-es.md)