# Compact City Cyclers The Revelo LIFEbike Runs on Electricity and Features No Chain By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revelo-lifebike References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/05/27/11488/lifebike-a-lightweight-chainless-foldable-electric-bike.html) & [revelo](http://www.revelo.ca) Inhabitants of major cities around the world are in need of a sustainable and practical form of transportation, and the Revelo LIFEbike looks to completely revolutionize the industry with a fantastic new approach. The Revelo LIFEbike features no chain, a [super compact design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-ec-compact), a rechargeable battery and a [lightweight construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimove-lc2) to offer riders the ultimate in [eco transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-designs). The Revelo LIFEbike is the fruit of designer Henry Chong's labor who is the CEO of the company, which is based out of Toronto, Canada. His background in IT and passion for transportation alternatives lead to the creation of the LIFEbike that is breaking the traditional image of what an e-bike can look and operate like. The Revelo LIFEbike currently has an [Indiegogo initiative](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/revelo-lifebike-revolutionary-personal-transportation), so check it out for more information. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Urban Transportation:** The Revelo LIFEbike offers a new approach to sustainable transportation in major cities without compromising on convenience and comfort. - **Electric Bikes:** The Revelo LIFEbike's innovative design shows a growing trend in the popularity of electric bikes with innovative features like lightweight construction and rechargeable batteries. - **Chainless Bikes:** The Revelo LIFEbike's chainless design represents a potential trend of innovative bike designs that prioritize a low maintenance cycling experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Transportation:** The Revelo LIFEbike's chainless and lightweight design represents a disruptive innovation in sustainable transportation that could change the current bicycle industry. - **Electric Bikes:** The Revelo LIFEbike's electric component represents a potential disruptive force in the electric bike industry and its future development possibilities. - **Urban Cycling:** The Revelo LIFEbike's compact and convenient design makes it a potential disruptive force in the commuter bike industry in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repairable Modular E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roetz-life.md) - [Chainless Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honbike-hf01.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Moped-Style Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up-revv-1.md) - [Low-Maintenance Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocci-magic-ride.md) - [Minimalist Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-1.md) - [Sleek Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-1.md)