# Colombian Eco-Trikes The Synapse Electric Bike is Designed for the Youth of Bogota By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synapse-electric-bike References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/synapse-electric-bike-by-alberto-gomez/) The [Synapse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannondale-synapse) Electric Bike is a sporty electric tricycle designed for the youth of Bogota, Columbia. The product was designed by Alberto Gomez as a way for the Colombian youth to quickly get around the country’s capital city. Synapse features a [three-wheel design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike-design) with two wheels in the back and one wheel in the front. This type of design is ideal for youngster who may not have that much experience riding a bicycle or motorcycle at high speeds. The Synapse Electric Bike has a simple design complemented by a [simple in-dash display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-model) located below the handlebars. The display tells the rider their current speed and the power level of the Synapse’s battery, to ensure rider's are not stranded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Tricycles:** Companies can develop electric tricycles with simple designs and in-dash displays to appeal to younger consumers and improve transportation in cities. - **Youth Mobility:** Innovative mobility solutions, like the Synapse Electric Bike, that appeal to youth in cities can tap into a growing market segment and address transportation needs in urban areas. - **Sustainable Transportation:** As more consumers seek eco-friendly transportation options, companies can develop sustainable options with a sporty and youthful design, such as the Synapse Electric Bike, to attract consumers who want to limit their environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Electric vehicle manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for sustainable transportation with electrified tricycles designed for youth in urban areas. - **Urban Mobility Services:** Urban mobility service providers can incorporate electric tricycles with in-dash displays and simple designs to their fleet to appeal to younger consumers and improve last-mile transportation in cities. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods manufacturers can expand into sustainable transportation by developing sporty electric tricycles that appeal to younger consumers and promote active lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Radar-Equipped Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannondale-synapse.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike1.md) - [Structurally Supportive Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-electric-bike.md) - [Recumbent Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recumbent-electric-trike.md) - [Customizable Senior E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-trigo-up-e.md) - [Improved Electric Tricycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike2.md)