# Car-Imitating Bike Bells The LOUD Bicycle Horn Boldly Announces Cyclists' Presence By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loud-bicycle-horn References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/transportation/things_that_sound_like_other_things_loud_bicycle_horn_emulates_automobile_audio_cue_24168.asp) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lansey/loud-bicycle-car-horns-for-cyclists) Cyclists brave enough to share the road with cars, as is often encouraged in cities to avoid congestion on sidewalks, can attest to drivers' overall disregard for their safety; the LOUD Bicycle Horn hopes to change that. Instead of quietly cycling along the side of a street, essentially staying invisible to drivers, the LOUD Bicycle Horn allows riders to signal their existence on equal footing. Designed by Boston-based Jonathan Lansey, the LOUD Bicycle Horn has been made to sound just like a car. Since drivers have been trained to react quickly to such a noise, cyclists gain huge benefits to using it. Instead of screaming and ringing bells, which can often be drowned out by blaring radios, cyclists have a better chance of riding safely with the LOUD Bicycle Horn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Car-imitating Bike Bells:** The LOUD Bicycle Horn aims to disrupt the cycling industry by providing a safer way for cyclists to signal their presence on the road. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling Safety:** The LOUD Bicycle Horn has the potential to revolutionize the cycling safety industry by improving communication between cyclists and drivers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tracker-Friendly Bicycle Bells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbell.md) - [Connected Cyclist Radar Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryton-gardia-r300l.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Sports Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bh51m-nso.md) - [Engine Simulating Scooter Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-engine-wireless-speaker.md) - [Music-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noordung-boombox.md) - [Light-Equipped Cyclist Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-dash-cam.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md)