Kickstarter

Good Day Everyone,
As many of you know, last week we blew past the funding goal, so we just wanted to update everyone to say thanks for the early and eager support -- it was way more than we were expecting! You guys and gals rule :-)
Beyond the excitement of meeting our goal, we've been hard at work answering all of your questions and queries as fast as we can -- the input and enthusiasm has been fantastic.
Considering that many of the comments and questions are similar -- or at least address similar topics -- we thought we'd list a few of the commonly asked questions in an update as well as adding them to the FAQs at the end of the campaign page.
So, here goes...

• Q: Will there be a flash mode on the lights?
  A: Our prototypes did not have a flash mode, but starting with the Kickstarter pre-orders, we are planning to have both steady and flash modes on the lights that can be activated by simply pressing the rubber moulding on the back of the light.
• Q: How strong will the lights be?
  A: If we go ahead our plan to use 4 LEDs, then the output will be 60,000 millicandelas or 60 lumens -- superbright, or as we like to say, brilliant!  However, since keeping the lights affordable is of the utmost importance to us, and considering we don't yet have final production costs, there is a possibility that we will use 2 LEDs in which case the output would be half that -- though 30 lumens is still a bright little light!
• Q: What if I have an aluminum/carbon frame?
  A: We are actively working on a solution to this issue and are hard at work developing a simple accessory to conquer it.  At the moment, the idea is to use a small piece of stainless steel that can be attached to a non-steel frame with a simple, yet durable adhesive.  Stay tuned...
• Q: Why do I have to pay shipping if I live in Denmark?
  A: Yes, our office and home base is in Copenhagen, but we are a product design firm and don''t actually have a direct hand in the distribution of the products -- I think you'll all be glad that is the case :-) That being said, all Kickstarter pre-orders, in a roundabout way, originate in the US.  From there, they will either be handled by our North American distributor or moved to our European distributor -- whose job it is to clear the goods for sale in Europe and to ship them to the final customers.  This all costs additional money which is why anyone except US backers need to pay for shipping.  Thanks for the understanding in this matter.

Well, that covers the most popular questions.  If you still have any concerns or issues, please let us know.
Thanks again for all of the support and we'll keep you updated as we move further along the road.
Cheers,
Copenhagen Parts