# Noisy Bicycle Mods The Turbospoke Makes a Bike Sound like a Road Hog By Yanis Rudzitis | Published 2011-02-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noise-making-bicycles References: [turbospoke](http://www.turbospoke.com/products-turbospoke-what-is-it.aspx) Turbospoke is every [child's dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triumph-txp) -- an [exhaust-sound system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esavox) for your bike. Turbospoke turns your boring, everyday bicycle into an almost-real motorbike. It looks completely authentic and sounds amazing. The sound is made by a thin plastic card which is held against the spokes of the wheel, making Turbospoke a nostalgic piece as well. It requires no batteries as it is completely powered by human pedaling. Fulfill your childhood dreams by checking out the Turbospoke for yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bicycle Sound System:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an advanced, wireless bicycle sound system that mimics the sounds of various motorbike engines. - **Retro Bike Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of vintage-inspired bike accessories that enhance the nostalgic and authentic look of bicycles. - **Interactive Bike Upgrades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design interactive bike accessories that respond to pedaling and movement, enhancing the overall biking experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with bike accessory manufacturers to create toy-like attachments that add fun and excitement to bicycles. - **Sports and Recreation Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with sports equipment companies to develop innovative accessories that enhance the performance and enjoyment of biking. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Work with sustainable transportation companies to integrate interactive features into eco-friendly bicycles, making them more appealing and engaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noordung-boombox.md) - [Digital Cyclist Bell Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-bellbeats.md) - [Limited-Edition Electric Kick Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kick-bike.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Battery-Fuelled Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vook.md) - [Customized 90s-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-ts185.md) - [Electric Toddler-Friendly Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droyd-romper.md) - [Expansive Electric Bike Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swytch-air.md) - [Child-Friendly Balance Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-k1d.md)