# Electric City Commuter Bikes The Electra Townie Go! 5i EQ Bike is Retro and Simplistic By Colin Smith | Published 2022-07-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townie-go References: [insideevs](https://insideevs.com/news/597584/electra-townie-go-5i-eq-launch/) & [electra.trekbikes](https://electra.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/electra-bikes/electra-e-bikes/c/EB200/)  [Electra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-go-7d), the sub-brand operating under [Trek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7d-eq-dawn), announced the latest iteration in its line of [city-focused](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-current-plus) 'Townie Go!' bikes, the 'Townie Go! 5i EQ.' This bike has a retro-inspired design with a curved center bar, 70s-style brown tires, a brown leather seat, brown hand grips on the handlebars, and a curved rear seat mount. The bike eloquently incorporates its electric components into the design with a mounted motor and battery on the main frame above the 'Townie' branding. The pedals, gears, and spokes for this bike are adorned in metallic silver to create a premium, retro-inspired e-bike. The Townie Go! 5i EQ boasts a 250W motor powered by a 400 Wh battery, which delivers top speeds of up to 32 kilometers per hour for a maximum range of approximately 60 kilometers. Image Credit: Electra ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired City E-bikes:** Opportunity for bike manufacturers to incorporate retro-inspired designs and electric components into their city e-bikes. - **Integrated Electric Components:** Opportunity for bike manufacturers to better incorporate electric components into the design of their e-bikes for a more seamless look. - **Extended Range E-bikes:** Opportunity for bike manufacturers to develop e-bikes with extended ranges for commuters who need to travel further distances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Bicycle manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of retro-inspired city e-bikes with integrated electric components and extended ranges. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The development of e-bikes with extended ranges can help promote sustainable transportation, presenting an opportunity for companies in the industry to support this initiative. - **Urban Mobility:** E-bikes with extended ranges can be seen as a solution to promoting alternative forms of urban mobility, presenting an opportunity for companies in this industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight City E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-go-7d.md) - [Comfortable Urban Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-urban-electric-bike.md) - [Artistic Night Sky E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7d-eq-dusk.md) - [Bright Pink E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7d-eq-dawn.md) - [Subtle Multipurpose E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moterra-neo-eq.md) - [Intuitive Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fx-2.md) - [Artistic 2023 E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-artist-series.md) - [Comfortable Functional Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up.md) - [Fat Tire Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engwe-l20-30-series.md)