# Traditionalist Electric Bikes The Coolpeds Bike Blends Old-School Aesthetics With Modern Features By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditionalist-electric-bike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/coolpeds-ibike-e-bike/44283/) & [coolpeds.us](https://www.coolpeds.us/home.html) The term 'traditionalist electric bike' may sound like an oxymoron at first, but a closer look at the Coolpeds iBike reveals that this doesn't necessarily have to be the case. The Coolpeds iBike happens to come equipped with a front hub motor capable of offering up 350 Watts of power in conjunction with a 36 volt lithium-ion battery. This setup allows the iBike to promise between 48 and 80 km of pedal-assist range and up to 48 km of all-electric riding. What makes this a traditionalist electric bike is the fact that its appearance is not unlike a [classic bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1a). The Coolpeds is a welcome addition to the [e-bike market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-designs) in that it manages to offer the functionality and performance of an e-bike at a price that is affordable to a wider demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 59% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Affordable E-bikes:** The Coolpeds iBike offers a traditional bicycle design with modern electric features, making e-bikes more affordable and accessible to a wider demographic. - **Pedal-assist Range:** The Coolpeds iBike boasts an impressive pedal-assist range of up to 80 km, highlighting a growing trend in e-bikes towards longer distance capabilities. - **Classic Design:** The Coolpeds iBike demonstrates a trend in blending old-school aesthetics with modern technology, appealing to consumers seeking a traditional bike appearance with electric capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The emerging trend of traditionalist electric bikes opens up opportunities for bicycle manufacturers to create innovative designs that combine traditional aesthetics with electric features. - **Electric Mobility:** The affordable and stylish Coolpeds iBike falls within the electric mobility industry, showing potential for disruptive innovation in the urban transportation market. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The Coolpeds iBike's pedal-assist range and all-electric riding option align with the trend towards sustainable transportation, providing a green solution for urban commuters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegantly Lightweight E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegantly-lightweight-ebike.md) - [Classic-Style Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desiknio-classic.md) - [Electric City Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townie-go.md) - [Urban Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treadwell-neo-2.md) - [Affordable Moped E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revv1.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Comfortable Functional Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up.md) - [Comfortable Retro E-Cruisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-3.md) - [Rider-Focused Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemmo-one.md)