# Motorized Cargo Holders The Ridekick Trailer Provides Storage Space and a Speed Boost By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridekick-trailer References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/28/ridekick-electric-bike-trailer/) & [ridekick](http://www.ridekick.com/Products/) If you can't afford an electric bicycle but are sick of pedaling yourself everywhere, then you might want to invest in the Ridekick Trailer. The product is an [electric trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ae1) that attaches to the back of your bike providing a power boost when you need it. A removable electric motor for a bicycle is a great idea, but a removable electric motor for a bicycle that also acts as a [storage compartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/500-w-electric-wagon) is a brilliant idea. The Ridekick Trailer can hold a decent amount of cargo and comes with a built-in combination lock. The motor itself isn't too powerful pumping out 1 horsepower/500 Watts. Still, it can top out at 20 mph and has a maximum range of 12 miles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Bike Trailers:** Manufacturers can research and develop their own electric bike trailers as a more affordable alternative to electric bicycles. - **Removable Motors:** Companies can focus on creating more removable electric motors for bicycles with added features like storage compartments to increase convenience for riders. - **Cargo Bike Accessories:** Designers can create new cargo accessories for bicycles like trailers, compartments and other storage solutions that increase convenience for riders. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling:** Cycling companies can investigate creating and selling electric bike trailers to provide riders with an affordable entry point into the ebike world. - **Transportation:** Transport companies can market the Ridekick Trailer as a convenient way to transport goods or merchandise, offering a more affordable alternative to commercial vans or trucks. - **Outdoor Adventure:** Outdoor companies can sell the Ridekick Trailer as a way to easily carry gear for camping trips or other outdoor adventures, providing added convenience for adventurous customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Cargo Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cargo-trailer.md) - [Self-Steering eBike Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convoy-c01.md) - [Ultra-Compact Bike Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clip-electric-motor.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-cargo-ebike.md) - [Electric Haul-Ready Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycle-cargo-4.md) - [Aftermarket Electric Cyclist Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamingo-ebike-motor.md) - [Expansive Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l885.md) - [Motor-Assisted Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorassisted-bicycle-rack.md) - [Gear-Hauling Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruff-cycles-cargo-buddy.md)