# Smart Bicycle Accessories The FOBO Bike Monitors Tire Pressure and Keeps the Rider Informed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fobo-bike References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/fobo-bike-bluetooth-smart-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1OucZom) Under inflated tires dramatically increase your risk of getting into an accident while riding around the city, so to help keep you informed of your bicycles tire status there's FOBO Bike. FOBO -- an acronym standing for "For Our Better World" -- will constantly monitor the inflation level of your tires and alert you whenever within range for Bluetooth connectivity that it's time to give them a pump up. Featuring [real-time monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1), FOBO Bike works by simply attaching to the nozzle of your tires and looking like a fancier version of the existing cap. Aside from [preventing accidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system), FOBO Bike will also help you to extend tire life by letting you know exactly how much to fill them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-time Tire Monitoring:** Opportunity to develop innovative tire monitoring systems that provide real-time information to cyclists for improved safety. - **Smart Bicycle Accessories:** Potential for creating a range of smart accessories that enhance the functionality and safety of bicycles. - **Bluetooth Connectivity for Bicycle Equipment:** Disruptive potential in integrating Bluetooth connectivity into various bicycle equipment to enhance user experience and convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling Equipment:** Rise in demand for smart bicycle accessories presents opportunities for manufacturers in the cycling equipment industry. - **Iot (internet of Things) Technology:** Integration of real-time monitoring systems in bicycles creates demand for IoT technology providers in the cycling industry. - **Smart Home Technology:** Potential for collaboration between smart home technology companies and bicycle accessory manufacturers to create integrated systems for bicycle safety and maintenance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Inflation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x8-apex.md) - [Mountain Bike Brake Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brake-monitor.md) - [Real-Time Tire Pressure Adjusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-atmoz-system.md) - [Connected Cyclist Information Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-bike-components-corecap.md) - [App-Controlled Custom E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bike.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md) - [Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-bicycle-helmet.md) - [Connected Cyclist Radar Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryton-gardia-r300l.md) - [Smart-Designed Tire Inflators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-tire-inflator.md)