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Side lighting for bicycles is sorely needed. This 4 LED Tail Light is combined with a bright electroluminescent Frame Light to BE SEEN.

If you are a bike rider, you know how important it is to make sure you are seen at night out there. The Headlight is gear, the Frame Light is gear, and the Tail Light is gear. The problem has been the bulky power unit needed for the frame light that must be separately attached to the bicycle. That's why we have created and patented the:

BikeGlow® Beacon Safety Light - Integrated Frame Light and Tail Light

This light incorporates the top selling and critically needed electroluminescent BikeGlow frame light with a high quality, integrated tail light. The entire unit, including the connectors, is waterproof, and has been tested in sub zero and over 110 degree temperatures. The Tail light can be disconnected and brought with you when you leave your bike.

Our team has been working on this bike lighting project for 3 years. We were very dissatisfied with the lack of "Additional Bike Lighting" that was being made to help riders be seen from the side, without looking hokey. After many iterations, we've finally landed on the design that passes all of our criteria, and that riders truly appreciate. Our patent is done, and we are ready to manufacture.

Blue Dream
Blue Dream

The BikeGlow® Beacon Safety Light is designed to be affordable and easy to use. It uses electroluminescent technology to wrap a bright glowing light around the frame, creating a large area of light to BE SEEN from the side. The 2 AA battery power unit now doubles as a high quality 4 LED tail light. While providing a high quality, waterproof light system, we made sure we were staying at an affordable price. The prototype works through thick and thin on every type of bike we've tested, including kids bikes and recumbent bikes. The entire unit will retail for just under $35.

Green Sunset
Green Sunset

With the prototype now complete, we are calling on biking enthusiasts of the world to help us fund the manufacturing of the final units. We have a solid relationship with our small electronics manufacturer.  We have the structure in place to warehouse the product and fulfill orders. All we need is the beginning capital to manufacture the first batch, and we are all set to provide this much needed safety lighting to bike riders of all kinds, any bike size and shape. Imagine the bikes of the world safely, beautifully lit up at night.

Safety Red
Safety Red

Help us help the bike riders of the world be safe and be seen. Thank you.

What colors are available for the Frame Light?

Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Pink, Purple, Aqua, and White

What batteries do you recommend?

We recommend a solar battery charger with 2 AA rechargeable batteries. These batteries will last about 8 hours of steady on run time before needing to be recharged. 

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on August 29, 2012.

Funding period
Jul 15, 2012 - Aug 29, 2012 (45 days)

  • Pledge $20 or more

    100 backers All gone!

    Early Backer Reward: One of the new BikeGlow® Beacon lights out of the first production run. This level includes the shipping costs. The retail on this light will be $35. International shipment not available for Kickstarters.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $30 or more

    9 backers

    One of the new BikeGlow® Beacon lights out of the first production run. This level includes the shipping costs. The retail on this light will be $35. International shipment not available for Kickstarters.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    19 backers

    "I want one right now!" Reward: For your pledge of $40 to support the first production run of the new Beacon light, you will receive one of the first of the Beacon lights when they are made PLUS you will receive one of the Original BikeGlow lights shipped to you right now. If you want a light now, this is the Reward level for you. Shipping is included.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $55 or more

    6 backers

    Two of the new BikeGlow® Beacon lights out of the first production run. This level includes the shipping costs. The retail on these lights will be $75. International shipment not available for Kickstarters.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $115 or more

    2 backers

    Family Pack of five of the new BikeGlow® Beacon lights out of the first production run. This level includes the shipping costs. The retail on these lights will be $175. International shipment not available for Kickstarters.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $175 or more

    3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)

    Early Back Reward - Thank you for your support!: 10 of the new BikeGlow® Beacon lights out of the first production run. This level includes the shipping costs. The retail on these lights will be $350. International shipment not available for Kickstarters.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    2 backers

    Early Bike Shop Retailer Reward - This level is for Bike Shops that would like to carry the new BikeGlow Beacon as soon as it is shipping. You will receive 20 of the new Beacon lights, and we will pay for shipping. You will also receive our in store point of sale poster, and a plug in unit to display in your store window at night.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012