# Electric Mini-Two Wheelers The Yike Bike is the Solution to Urban Congestion By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-two-wheeler References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5350695/yikebike-foldable-carbon-fiber-bike-is-sleek-useful-21st-century-high-wheeler) & [yikebike](http://www.yikebike.com/) The question of [urban mobility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-ec-compact) has always been “how am I going to get from reasonably close point A to reasonably close point B?” The solution is the Yike Bike. The strange looking Yike Bike is a foldable, electric powered, and carbon frame high seated mini two wheeler. Weighing in at 22 lbs., the Yike Bike is easily maneuvered, and features [electric brakes with an anti-skid system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-urban-ebikes). Aside from looking thoroughly silly on one, the only other draw back is the hefty price tag of $4,900. And you can’t even pop a wheelie on it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Mini-two Wheelers:** The development of new small-sized and electrically powered two-wheelers is disrupting the traditional urban mobility sector. - **Foldable Vehicles:** The emergence of foldable and compact electric vehicles is proving to be a disruptive innovation for urban commuters. - **Carbon Fiber Frames:** The growing trend towards carbon fiber frames for small urban vehicles is challenging traditional manufacturing methods. ### Where This Applies - **Urban Mobility:** The development and adoption of electric mini-two wheelers is causing disruption in the traditional urban mobility industry. - **Personal Transportation:** Foldable vehicles like the Yike Bike are creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the personal transportation industry. - **Manufacturing:** Carbon fiber frames for small urban vehicles are forcing the manufacturing industry to adapt to new production methods and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Foldable Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebot-s2.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Collapsible Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flit-m2.md) - [Futuristic Mini Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naxeon-i-am.md) - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md) - [Ultra-Compact Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoonit-mini-cargobike.md) - [Foldable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yadea-elite-prime.md) - [Stylized Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocycle-g4i.md)