# Retro Eco Electric Bikes The OtoCycles RaceR Recycled Bicycle Features Salvaged Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-bicycle References: [manofmany](http://manofmany.com/rides/otocycles-racer/) & [otocycles](http://www.otocycles.com/) An electric bicycle is in and of itself an eco-friendlier alternative to a gas-powered means of transportation, but the OtoCycles [RaceR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecaf-racer-by-ox) recycled bicycle takes things one step further by incorporating reclaimed materials into the manufacturing process. Designed to look like a modern, skeletal interpretation of a motorcycle from the 1950s, the OtoCycles RaceR recycled bicycle weighs just 28-kilograms and is able to be powered by the pedals or the incorporated battery pack that's stored neatly in a bag within the frame. With the brand based in Barcelona, the OtoCycles RaceR recycled bicycle has an effortless sense of European coolness that makes it great for narrow corridors or bikes lanes in the city. Ideal for those who love [retro design but want modern functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman), the OtoCycles RaceR recycled bicycle offers the best of both worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Design:** Opportunity for incorporating retro aesthetics into modern products. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Opportunity to use reclaimed materials in the manufacturing process. - **Alternative Transportation:** Opportunity to provide eco-friendly alternatives to gas-powered vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicles:** Disruption in the electric bicycle industry by offering a unique, retro-inspired design. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Disruption in the manufacturing industry by utilizing reclaimed materials. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruption in the outdoor recreation industry by providing eco-friendly transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automatic Eco-Friendly Ebikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultima-multipath.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Recycled Coffee eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miloo-xplorer.md) - [Ultra-Sustainable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-x1.md) - [Tech-Packed Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecaf-racer-by-ox.md) - [Pedal-Assisted Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambrogio.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md) - [Low-Maintenance Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocci-magic-ride.md) - [Electric City Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townie-go.md)