# Redesigned Electric Bike Releases Cowboy Redesigned the Cowboy 3 with a Carbon Belt and More By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-06-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cowboy-3 References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/04/cowboy-releases-updated-e-bike-with-new-carbon-belt/) & [cowboy](https://cowboy.com/) Cowboy, the electrically powered bike company, recently released a new version of its latest model, the Cowboy 3. The new iteration fo the Cowboy 3 will be available to consumers this summer, and the new unit is listed at $2,500. The updates to the bike include a new [carbon belt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri-ii), to replace the previous fiberglass one. Other changes were made to the wheels and tires, which now feature [puncture-proof layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xyber), and the rims were enlarged. However some of the major features remain the same, he bike features no gears or buttons, and once the owner starts to pedal the [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-model) will immediately kick in. Additionally, the Saddle hydraulics are also the same as the previous model. Image Credit Cowboy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Bike Redesign:** Exploring opportunities to redesign existing electric bikes by incorporating advanced materials or technologies, improved performance, and design. - **Puncture-proof Technology:** Integrating puncture-proof technology in the wheels and tires of bikes to enhance durability, versatile usage, and reduce maintenance costs. - **Smart Bikes:** Making bikes more intelligent by combining advanced sensors, data analytics, and software to monitor and optimize performance, safety, and user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Bikes:** There are opportunities to incorporate technology improvements and design advances into electric bikes like Cowboy to provide more user value, decrease maintenance costs and improve bike usage. - **Bike Tires and Rims:** Puncture-proof technology in bike tires and rims is an innovative way to meet user needs and improve durability and riding experience to stay ahead of the competition. - **Smart Transportation and Cycling:** A shift towards intelligent transportation and cycling systems will require adding more sophisticated components to support bike operators and users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Focused Dutch E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-1.md) - [Functional No-Frills E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-cross.md) - [Tech-Enabled E-Bike Customizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-connect.md) - [Dutch-Style Cruiser eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-cruiser.md) - [Sleek All-Black E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s3-aluminum.md) - [Prodigally Priced Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prodigallypriced-commuter-ebikes.md) - [Flagship Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lectric-ebikes-xp-3.md) - [Electric Carbon Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesoro-neo-carbon.md) - [Revised Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia-carbon-1s.md)