# Simplified Bike Reins The Wireless Bicycle Brake Boasts '99.999999999997%' Reliability By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-bicycle-brake References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/10/14/wireless-bicycles-on-the-way/) & [alphagalileo.org](http://www.alphagalileo.org/ViewItem.aspx?ItemId=113566&CultureCode=en) As bicycles increasingly become a go-to commuter choice for people around the world, designers and even researchers are looking for ways to revolutionize them as much as others do with cars; enter the wireless bicycle brake. Researchers at the Saarland University in Germany, led by Professor Holger Hermanns, have developed a [pressure sensor system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1) that replaces the traditional break bars used on bikes. Although wireless gear systems are nothing new, this wireless bicycle brake offers something that they don't: 99.999999999997% reliability. That means it will fail only three times out of a trillion (yes, trillion) breaking attempts. Those other faulty systems cannot guarantee that level of safety. Nevertheless, improvements are still being made. For instance, a cycler must react at least 2 meters before the point of completely stopping. Instead, stopping should be more immediate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Bicycle Brake:** The development of a wireless bicycle brake with 99.999999999997% reliability creates opportunities for a safer and more efficient biking experience. - **Pressure Sensor System:** The use of a pressure sensor system to replace traditional brake bars on bicycles opens up possibilities for improved control and responsiveness. - **Revolutionizing Bicycles:** The increasing focus on revolutionizing bicycles presents opportunities for innovation in the biking industry, including advancements in safety and efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the application of wireless brake technology in electric and hybrid bikes, enhancing their safety features. - **Sporting Goods:** The sporting goods industry can leverage pressure sensor systems to create innovative bike accessories that improve the overall biking experience. - **Technology:** The technology industry can collaborate with biking companies to develop and enhance wireless brake systems, pushing the boundaries of biking innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lever-Triggered Bike Brake Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-brake-lights.md) - [Collaborative ABS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shimano-blubrake.md) - [Trailer-Mounted Brake Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brake-control-system.md) - [Collision Alert Bike Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadio-system.md) - [Radar-Equipped Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannondale-synapse.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [E-Bike ABS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-abs.md) - [E-Bike Brake Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lectric-xp-3.md) - [Intelligent Cycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system.md)