# Self-Inflating Tires Avoid Routine Gas Station Visits with the PumpTire By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumptire References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5834140/self) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/81926444/pumptire-self-inflating-bicycle-tire?ref=live) Answering the desperate pleas of cyclists everywhere, the PumpTire hopes to reduce or altogether eliminate the need for pesky, [routine reinflations of your bicycle tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apo5c). As an everyday cyclist, it's frustrating to know that my tires are constantly losing pressure even as I type this article, hundreds of feet away from my locked bike. Luckily, Benjamin Krempel and his venture-capital cohorts set out to solve this problem permanently. The PumpTire is comprised of three central components: an inner tube, a [unidirectional valve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive) and, of course, the tire itself. When the wheels begin spinning, pressure is exerted onto the inner tube, forcing [atmospheric air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-air-compressor) into the valve where it is held. The result is a bike wheel that constantly reinflates as you ride! Although the PumpTire is a fully functional product, the San Francisco startup behind it lacks the funds to roll the wheel out into the market. Their goal is to raise $250,000 before the PumpTire is released to the needy cyclists of the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-inflating Tires:** Revolutionizing the need for constant bicycle tire maintenance. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Promoting eco-friendly and hassle-free transportation. - **Smart Tire Technology:** Integrating technology to improve tire functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cycling:** Meeting the needs of both casual and professional cyclists. - **Automotive:** Applying similar tire technology to cars and other vehicles. - **Sustainability:** Promoting eco-friendly solutions to reduce carbon emissions and waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Tire Inflators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pump.md) - [Space-Inspired Airless Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metl-tire.md) - [Smart Inflation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x8-apex.md) - [Cordless Handheld Tire Inflators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tire-inflator.md) - [Airless Bicycle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-bicycle-tires.md) - [Portable Tire Inflators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ventus-Pro.md) - [Real-Time Tire Pressure Adjusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-atmoz-system.md) - [Multifunctional Tire Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-pump.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md)