Bicycle pumps are an important accessory for any cyclist who goes on long rides, but the fact of the matter is that pumping a bicycle can be a physically taxing process, a problem which the Stompump aims to tackle.
Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on Kickstarter, the Stompump bicycle pump is designed to literally be stomped on, at which point its inflating mechanism kicks in to solidify a tire. What's more, this pumping mechanism is guaranteed to inflate tires up to three times faster than a hand pump, and with less physical stress.
The Stompump also offers a range of other benefits such as an embedded storage section and a mounting mechanism, making this a must-have for every cyclist.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Foot-powered Pumps
- Foot-powered technology is disrupting the traditional bike pump industry by offering faster and less physically-taxing inflating mechanisms.
- Crowdfunding for Cycling Innovation
- Crowdfunding has opened up avenues for biking innovation, as seen with the Stompump bicycle pump.
- Multi-functional Bike Accessories
- Bike accessories that offer additional features such as storage and mounting mechanisms are becoming more popular and could be a potential area for innovation.
Where This Applies
- Cycling
- The cycling industry and bike accessories market stand to benefit from disruptive innovations in foot-powered pumps and multi-functional accessories.
- Crowdfunding
- Crowdfunding is not limited to technology startups and can be leveraged by the cycling industry to bring innovative products to market.
- Sporting Goods
- Sporting goods retailers and manufacturers have an opportunity to partner with innovators in the cycling industry to bring products such as foot-powered pumps to a wider consumer audience.
