# Foot-Powered Bicycle Pumps The 'Stompump' Firms Up Bike Tires Faster and with Less Effort By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-04-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-powered-bicycle-pump References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/stompump-bicycle-foot-pump/54213/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2124234979/stompump-tire-inflator-for-your-bicycle-or-any-tir) Bicycle pumps are an important accessory for any cyclist who goes on [long rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceflee), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack), making this a must-have for every cyclist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Tire Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-pump.md) - [Automated Pocket-Sized Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-air-pump.md) - [Smart Inflation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x8-apex.md) - [Compact Ultralight Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apo5c.md) - [Portable Tire Inflators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ventus-Pro.md) - [Miniature Electric Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-pump.md) - [Ultra-Speedy Tire Inflation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-iron-one-pro.md) - [Micro-Sized Extra-Strong Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flextails-tiny-pump-3x.md) - [Pressure-Monitoring Sports Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetta-138-sup-pump.md)