In response to New York's Next Top Makers that capitalizes on looking for designers, makers and engineers in developing and showcasing innovative products that have commercial potential, the Brooklyn-based team behind MyBell revolutionized the age-old classic handlebar bell. MyBell is easily the world's first revolutionized digital bicycle bell that allows users to customize their own bell rings.
What makes MyBell special is it is louder -- up to 85 decibels -- has customizable sounds and is fitted with LED lights. The plastic shell isn't as fragile as it looks, as it is designed to withstand harsh outdoor weather conditions.
The Brooklyn team plans to include an internal trigger in the future as well as a LED light to alert pedestrians and car drivers of the bikers' presence.
Customized Bicycle Bell Tunes
MyBell Allows Cyclists to Modify Their Own Bike Bell Sounds
Trend Themes
1. Customization of Bicycle Accessories - The trend of customizable bicycle accessories, such as MyBell, allows users to personalize their biking experience and enables potential opportunities for innovative product development.
2. Integration of Technology in Traditional Products - The trend of integrating technology into traditional products, like MyBell's digital bicycle bell with LED lights, opens up possibilities for creating enhanced, multifunctional versions of existing items.
3. Smart Safety Devices for Cyclists - The trend of smart safety devices, exemplified by MyBell's planned addition of an internal trigger and LED light, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of bicycle safety equipment.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Accessories - The bicycle accessories industry can explore opportunities to develop customizable and technologically advanced products, such as personalized bells with LED lights.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can tap into the integration of technology in traditional products and create smart consumer devices, like digital bicycle bells with customizable sounds.
3. Safety Equipment - The safety equipment industry for cyclists can leverage the trend of smart safety devices to develop innovative products that enhance the visibility and safety of bikers on the road.