Trek vs VanMoof:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Trek had more branded searches than VanMoof among e-bike brands worldwide. Trek had about 368,000 branded searches, while VanMoof had 74,000. Trek made up 55.9% of all e-bike brand searches we track, and VanMoof accounted for 11.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about e-bike brands, Trek appeared in four of the five answers and VanMoof in none.
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Top e-bike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Trek was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. VanMoof did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Aventon1st
Trek2nd
Lectric3rd
Specialized4th
Ride1Up5th
Gazelle Bikes6th
Rad Power Bikes7th
VanMoof–
Cowboy Bikes–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Aventon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Lectric5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Trek4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Specialized3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Gazelle Bikes2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ride1Up2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Rad Power Bikes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- VanMoof0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cowboy Bikes0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about e-bike brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which e-bike brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best e-bike brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best e-bike brand for everyday commuting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“e-bike brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric bike for commuting”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Trek or VanMoof more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Trek and VanMoof by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine e-bike brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Trek, VanMoof. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Trek | VanMoof | Aventon | Specialized | Gazelle Bikes | Lectric | Cowboy Bikes | Ride1Up | Rad Power Bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.2% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 14.8% | 3.1% | 0.47% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 11.6% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 0.55% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.9% | 10.4% | 7% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 15.6% | 3% | 0.76% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 6.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 0.75% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.8% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 28% | 2.6% | 0.41% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8% | 16.8% | 2.9% | 0.55% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 54.7% | 9% | 9% | 7.4% | 7.8% | 9% | 2.5% | 0.66% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.1% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 0.65% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 0.66% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.1% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 0.58% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.9% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 0.55% | <0.01% |
How has the Trek and VanMoof comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Trek was ahead of VanMoof in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trek’s share of searches among e-bike brands worldwide moved from 49.2% to 55.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VanMoof’s share of searches among e-bike brands worldwide moved from 9.9% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.
How did search popularity change for e-bike brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, VanMoof gained share of searches among e-bike brands worldwide, from 9.7% to 11.2%.
In September 2026, Trek lost share of searches among e-bike brands worldwide, from 59.1% to 55.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Trek’s and VanMoof’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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