# Steampunk Segways The Pedal-Powered Wooden Legway By Mike Peterson | Published 2009-04-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-segway-peddle-powered-legway References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5216532/segway-goes-steampunk-with-legway) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/SKDPHDQFT7PLFOB/) If you’re like me, then a [Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xyber) is far too technically advanced for personal use. There is an inventor out there with the Instructables username 'bdring' who felt the same way and built the Legway. The human-powered Legway is built from wood and steel pipe fittings. The Legway even comes with a fake speedometer so you don’t speed down the sidewalk to your local [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all). We’ve seen a number of other [Segway innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-xafari) at Trend Hunter; you can check them out below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Steampunk Transportation:** Opportunity to explore steampunk aesthetics and create retro-inspired modes of transportation. - **Human-powered Vehicles:** Opportunity to design and build innovative, eco-friendly transportation options that utilize human power. - **Retro-style Innovations:** Opportunity to reimagine modern technology in a vintage or nostalgic style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating unique, eco-friendly transportation alternatives. - **Design & Lifestyle:** Opportunity to tap into the popularity of steampunk and retro aesthetics for product design and lifestyle trends. - **Entertainment & Events:** Opportunity to incorporate steampunk-themed attractions and experiences into entertainment events for a unique and memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md) - [Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xyber.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md) - [Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipper-bicycle.md) - [Comfort-Focused Electric Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-p-series-ekickscooters.md) - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Engine Simulating Scooter Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-engine-wireless-speaker.md)