# Electric Kick Bikes The Smart Ped's Electric Assist System Lets You Rip At Speeds Of 25 KM/H By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ped References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/flykly-smart-ped/39889/) & [flykly](http://flykly.com/) The Smart Ped is a fully foldable [electric-assist kick bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kqi-100f), offered by FlyKly, that is capable of hitting speeds of up to 25 km/h and boasts a maximum range of as much as 50 km, depending on how much you kick. This scooter's kick assist comes courtesy of an [all-in-one electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamingo-ebike-motor), based on the company's proprietary Smart Wheel tech, and a Lithium-ion battery that is integrated into the rear wheel. The bike can be charged in only three hours. The wheels measures 16 inches, and come to a halt when you apply the front and rear V brakes. Interestingly, the Smart Ped also comes with a companion smartphone app that tracks how far you ride and offers a various other stats about your usage. Kick scooters are becoming increasingly popular in urban settings. The addition of electric-assist and companion smartphone app functionality makes this a complete and modern urban transportation solution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 96% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Foldable Electric-assist Kick Bikes:** Opportunity to innovate by creating highly portable and eco-friendly personal transportation devices. - **Smart Wheel Technology:** Opportunity to innovate by developing new technologies that make personal transportation devices more efficient and user-friendly. - **Companion Smartphone Apps for Personal Transportation Devices:** Opportunity to innovate by creating apps that offer riders valuable information about their usage and make personal transportation devices more convenient. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Transportation:** Companies can innovate by creating new devices that offer more efficient, eco-friendly, and convenient personal transportation options. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Opportunities in vehicle manufacturing to develop efficient and portable electric transportation devices. - **Mobile Application Development:** Opportunities to innovate by developing companion apps for personal transportation devices that offer unique features and enhance user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Speed Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-kickscooters-gt-series.md) - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [Long-Range Commuter Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninebot-ekickscooter-e2-pro.md) - [App-Enabled Electric Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appenabled-electric-kickscooters.md) - [High-Power Zero-Emissions eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartravel-st201f-electric-bike.md) - [Limited-Edition Electric Kick Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kick-bike.md) - [Foldable Long Range eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folding-electric-bike.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Comfort-Focused Electric Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-p-series-ekickscooters.md)