# Speed Monitoring Clothing The Speed Vest By Yolanda Solo | Published 2008-08-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-monitor-clothing-speed-vest-shows-how-fast-you-are-going References: [techfresh.net](http://www.techfresh.net/speed-vest/) & [mykle](http://www.mykle.com/msl/?p=10) The **Speed Vest** shows the speed at which you are riding your bike in large glowing numbers on the back of the vest. It recently won first prize at the Hub Bike Shop’s Bike Gadget Contest in Minneapolis, MN. A [wheel speed sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-speed-test) transmits the information to the [electro-luminescent wiring in the vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciele-nite-rite). It lights up thanks to a simple 9 volt battery which can last for up to six hours. It’s a cool idea if you want to show off just how fast you can ride your bicycle, but will it be used for much else? You certainly wouldn’t want to see this on a motorbike jacket, as you would just be making it easier for the police to see if you are speeding! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Clothing:** Creating clothing with embedded technology to enhance user experiences and provide useful information. - **Wearable Gadgets:** Developing innovative devices that can be worn or attached to clothing for various purposes. - **Connected Sports Gear:** Integrating technology into sports equipment and apparel to track performance and provide real-time feedback. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Exploring how technology can be integrated into clothing and accessories to create unique and functional products. - **Cycling:** Adopting technology to enhance the cycling experience and improve safety through innovative products. - **Smart Devices:** Leveraging wearable technology to develop new gadgets that offer convenience and additional functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Semiconductor-Powered Cooling Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koojack-vest.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [E-Bike-Centric Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedelec-2-ace.md) - [Vehicle-Tracking Cyclist Radar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-varia-rearvue-820.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md)