If it has wheels or a computer chip, you can bet that there is some guy out there who is going to put neons lights on it, boost it's performance, or customize it in some way.
Take this Segway owner (of course, maybe he's not the owner, which would describe this a whole lot better) for instance. He has decided to replace the standard, and might I add, tested, wheels that came with his Segway with not one set but, a number of sets of larger tires.
An off-road Segway, perhaps? Hack on, hackers!
Pimped Scooters
Monster Segways Sports Giant Tires
Trend Themes
1. Customized Scooters - The trend towards customizing scooters and Segways with unique and off-road wheels presents an opportunity for innovative wheel manufacturers to create high-performance and affordable tires.
2. Off-road Segways - The trend towards off-road Segways opens possibilities for entrepreneurs to invest in guided tours and adventure trips on rough terrain.
3. Neon Lights on Vehicles - The trend towards adding neon lights to vehicles can be an opportunity for innovative startups to create unique and energy-efficient lighting products that can add visual appeal and safety features to automobiles and other modes of transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Wheel Manufacturers - Wheel manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards customized scooters and Segways with unique and off-road wheels, thus expanding their product line and targeting a new customer base.
2. Adventure/tourism Industry - The trend towards off-road Segways presents an opportunity for the adventure and tourism industry to offer unique guided tours and adventure trips on rough terrain.
3. Lighting Industry - The trend towards adding neon lights to vehicles can be an opportunity for innovative lighting startups to create unique and energy-efficient lighting products that can add visual appeal and safety features to automobiles and other modes of transportation.