# Big-Wheeled E-Bikes The New Mando Footloose Features Bigger Wheels Than Its Predecessors By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mando-footloose References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mando-footloose-26-inch-wheels/39460/) & [mandofootloose](https://www.mandofootloose.com/en/index.jsp) The new Mando Footloose is a bigger-wheeled version of the e-bike that made its name for itself earlier this year. Previous versions of the bike were already unique in that they featured a novel appearance and also got by without a [chain or belt drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-model). However, these versions featured tiny 20-inch wheels, while this new version features 26-inch wheels. These larger wheels offer a number of advantages, such as making it easier to maintain high speeds and negotiate tricky terrain elements such as [bumps and potholes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokwheel-onyx). While the Mando Footloose's chain-less mechanism has already made it a groundbreaking offering, this [larger-wheeled version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pvy-max26) furthers its functionality by bringing together the many advantages of chain and belt drive setups along with the ability to safely and reliably navigate difficult and challenging terrain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bigger-wheeled E-bikes:** The trend of bigger-wheeled e-bikes presents opportunities for innovation in more efficient and comfortable transportation solutions. - **Chain-less Mechanism:** The trend of chain-less mechanisms in bikes opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the bicycle industry, such as improved durability and reduced maintenance. - **High-speed E-bikes:** The trend of high-speed e-bikes with larger wheels creates new opportunities for disruptive innovation in the electric transportation sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-bike Manufacturing:** The e-bike industry can capitalize on the trend of bigger-wheeled e-bikes by developing innovative designs that provide enhanced performance and comfort. - **Bicycle Components:** The bicycle components industry has the opportunity to disrupt the market by creating improved chain-less mechanisms that offer better efficiency and reliability. - **Electric Transportation:** The electric transportation industry can take advantage of the trend of high-speed e-bikes with larger wheels to develop innovative solutions for efficient and sustainable urban mobility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mammoth-Wheel Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plussize-bike.md) - [Gargantuan Electric-Assist Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricassist-bike.md) - [Stability-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-tire-e-bike.md) - [Moped-Mimicking eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-ebike.md) - [Unconventional E-Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler.md) - [Advanced Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-bicycle.md) - [Accessible Step-Through E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-3.md) - [Off-Road Trail E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manidae.md) - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md)