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      Creator Sal "Lasareath" Cameli on March 29

      Hey Guys, How do my Defenders look on my StreetStrider?

      http://youtu.be/4Ctje7wSjWo

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on March 1

      Hi Dana, we just emailed you about this to remedy the situation.

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      Creator Dana Harrison on February 18

      I've still never gotten my lights - here was my original email confirmation:
      Pledge Summary
      Amount pledged: $95.00
      Reward: Two-Pack! Many of you have asked so we're offering two Defenders! If you want to order 3 or more, just message us. (Int'l backers pls add $15 for shipping).
      Est. Delivery: Jun 2012

      And I *DID* fill out the survey back oh-so-long-ago. Very sad!

      Dana

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on November 29

      Hi Mike, Please email yourfriends@bikegotham.com and we'll get things straightened out.

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      Creator Mike Mitchell on November 28

      This is not how I wanted to be part of the 1%. Filled out my survey on 9/28/2012 and will be waiting till January. Still hoping.

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on November 28

      Yes! Well to 99% of the backers - the ones who responded to the survey before Nov 1st.

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      Creator Sasch! on November 28

      I didnt follow the campaign for a month, did you already shiped out all lights ?

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on November 24

      Gents, we are out of Chrome but do have Stealth black. Please email yourfriends@bikegotham.com and we will make it right with Defenders and Gift Cards. Thank you again for your support and patience. We're working really hard

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      Creator Mike Mitchell on November 24

      Charles, you probably are in the same situation I am. It turns out that they do not have enough lights to fulfill the pledges. Now we must wait till January to get lights. They were tripped up by basic addition: how many silver and how many black. Funded in April 2012 and hoping to get delivered by January 2013. I finally received an email from them in mid November relaying the problem. Still hoping.

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      Creator Charles Brown on November 6, 2012

      Should have added this to my comment. It is November now so how do we know if we should have received our lights or not? I think some update is in order. I can't just keep assuming that it will one day show up on the doorstep.

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      Creator Charles Brown on November 6, 2012

      Gotta say waiting on my 4 pack and now it is November. Also trying very hard to be patient. Need a better process to communicate the shipping status.

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      Creator Paul H on October 31, 2012

      Received my GunMetal Black today. The colour is more of a gunmetal grey, and I love it. The design and workmanship are very high quality. I am happy to have funded this project and I look forward to the snow melting so I can try it out.

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on October 31, 2012

      Thank you, @John!

      Mike, it's in queue and we're shipping 50 units per day. That means <3 weeks for all the remaining orders.

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      Creator John Loughlin on October 28, 2012

      Congratulations! Great job all around. The light is beautifully designed, manufactured and packaged.

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      Creator Mike Mitchell on October 27, 2012

      Still waiting for my four....................(trying to be patient)

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      Creator kekeitaro on October 25, 2012

      I got my light today in Japan.It is better than expected.I'm going to use this in next season bulbet.Thank you.

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on October 22, 2012

      Thanks, Marty. Post a photo to www.facebook.com/bikegotham!

      Hi Natanael, that sounds unusual. Please email is and we will get to the bottom of it.

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      Creator Natanael_L on October 22, 2012

      My light is constantly on. As soon as I tighten the lid, the lights turn on at a weak light. It "switches on" properly to full bright constant and blinking light, but does not turn of fully.

      Do you know what the problem could be? Do I have to return it for repair?

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      Creator Marty Fernandes on October 18, 2012

      I got my light yesterday and it is amazing! Thanks for all the thought and work you put into the project and congratulations on an excellent product!

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      Creator Arnaud on October 17, 2012

      Just got my light in France. It is awesome, build quality is great, I have not mounted it yet but it does look good.

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on October 17, 2012

      Husker,

      Please email us the same description at http://www.bikegotham.com/pages/bicycle-lights and we will remedy it right away!

      Slava

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      Creator middleca on October 16, 2012

      The light looks awesome, nice work guys!

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on October 16, 2012

      Hi Glen,

      USPS had the same issue with another customer and they received it a few days later. Please give it a few days and if not, email us.

      Best,

      Slava

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      Creator Glenn on October 16, 2012

      Geez, Haven't received mine yet...
      USPS said they receive an electronic order info, but has not got the item yet...
      Looks like it hasn't even reach the part where it send out of US yet.

      Possible to check my order for me or anything?
      Tracking Number: LJ676510433US
      Purchase Order: KTD348

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      Creator Husker on October 16, 2012

      Received mine yesterday. Sadly the black coating is not up to par with the sturdiness of the product. Several bubbles and enclosed dirt particals. And there is a slight dent 2cm above the GOTHAM logo. Looks like i got a lemon.

      Everything else looks like promised: sturdy, nice tools and good lighting. Let´s see if it stands the test of time.

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      Creator JAMES CROW on October 15, 2012

      Got my light today! It's awesome, you guys rock.
      Lets make the rear light a reality so I can buy that too. \m/\m/

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      Creator Eric Friesen on October 15, 2012

      Got my light today. Thanks guys! Can't wait to take it to the streets. I'll let you know how it goes.

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      Creator freshsprout on October 15, 2012

      Sweet light! Looks sharp - love the screw

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on October 2, 2012

      @Michael, Noted. Thanks David. Post photos!

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      Creator David K on September 28, 2012

      I got my Early Bird light today. Fantastic packaging and a neat little light. Thanks guys.

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      Creator Michael Cox on September 28, 2012

      I just got the address request. You might want to tell someone that the "tell a friend" text input is supposed to be optional. I SAYS it's optional, but the form pops up an error message saying "All form fields must be filled" if I leave it blank and Submit.

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      Creator James D. on September 27, 2012

      Thanks! It's exciting that one of my backed projects is delivering!

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on September 27, 2012

      If you haven't received an address request yet, don't worry. most of those will go out next week!

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      Creator James D. on September 27, 2012

      Hi. I don't think I've received a request for my address. Is there a way I can confirm you have the correct mailing address ( I moved in early July)

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on September 18, 2012

      We'll update you Tues/Wed!

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      Creator Glenn on September 18, 2012

      Gosh! At last. You guys finally start requesting our address... Since address is now taken, is there a date on when it's going to be send out?

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on September 17, 2012

      Thanks for asking, Chris. We are prototyping in the coming weeks! More to come.

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      Creator Christopher Moss on September 17, 2012

      So what is the status on the After burner?

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on September 6, 2012

      Justin, feel you. We got an update coming out tomorrow. Stay tuned!

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      Creator Justin Knotzke on September 6, 2012

      Hi

      It's starting to get dark early. We are going to need those lights! Any firm dates on when shipping will start ?Looking forward to it.

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on August 22, 2012

      Gentlemen, we are very close. Shipping will either be at the of this month or the beginning of Sept. Sal, you will certainly be street striding with a Gotham light well before Halloween

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      Creator matthew hoppe on August 22, 2012

      Was just wondering were my order was? I updated all my info but still have not received my light and other stuff.

      Thanks,

      Matthew Hoppe

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      Creator Sal "Lasareath" Cameli on August 20, 2012

      Hey Guys, Work has been very crazy lately I haven't had a chance to get on my StreetStrider but I did Stride a few miles yesterday. I really don't stride in the winter time, any chance my StreetStrider will have its two new Gotham Defense lights before Halloween 2012?

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on August 7, 2012

      We'll make sure you're fully equipped for the next trip, Chris. Safe travels!

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      Creator Christopher Moss on August 7, 2012

      Sad! The light will not be here by the time I head to Moab! No pictures of it at Delicate Arch this round. Maybe next trip.

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on August 2, 2012

      No!

      You can pick it up at the Muddy Charles and we'll buy YOU a beer. ;)
      (Thanks Tom)

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      Creator TPG on August 2, 2012

      When the time comes--and since I work at MIT--can I pick mine up at the Muddy Charles and buy you a beer?

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on July 23, 2012

      Thanks, Glenn. Product is excellent and we're putting final touches on it. We'll have another update ina week or so, in the meantime check out our previous video update if you haven't seen it: http://www.bikegotham.com/pages/bike-light-production

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      Creator Glenn on July 23, 2012

      it has been 3 months now. Hope the product is going great...

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      Creator Brad Geswein & Slava Menn on July 10, 2012

      Awesome! Please send photos (or post them to our FB page).

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  • Pledge $10 or more

    24 backers

    Gotham Water Bottles. Made with 24oz Specialized Water Bottles: BPA-free and anti-bacterial. The water bottle choice of the professional cyclists. (Intl backers pls add $5 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    33 backers

    Gotham Bicycle Defense Industries T-Shirts Printed. on soft, form fitting, American Apparel. Choice of Gray or Black. We'll get your size upon order. (Intl backers pls add $5 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    713 backers

    The Defender: Theft-Resistant Bike Light. Made of lightweight aluminum with using ultra-bright LEDs and 100 hours battery life. Will retail for about $70. (Intl backers pls add $10 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $70 or more

    126 backers

    The Full Monty. A bundle with The Defender bike light, t-shirt, and water bottle. (Int'l backers please add $15 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $90 or more

    38 backers Limited (12 of 50 left)

    Early-Bird Award! Be the first to get The Defender: Theft-Resistant Bike Light. We already placed a production order for the first batch and we'll be ready to ship just after the campaign ends. (Int'l backers pls add $10 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $95 or more

    123 backers

    Two-Pack! Many of you have asked so we're offering two Defenders! If you want to order 3 or more, just message us. (Int'l backers pls add $15 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    7 backers Limited (3 of 10 left)

    The Defender with Custom Engraving. Here at MIT, we know how to use lasers! So we'll engrave your name or any short custom message on The Defender. You can let us know later. (Int'l backers pls add $10 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $160 or more

    41 backers

    *Just Released* Four-Pack! Many supporters give Defenders as gifts for bike riding friends so we're offering a Four-Pack. (Int'l backers pls add $18 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    20 backers All gone!

    Limited Edition "Gunmetal Black" Defender with Serial Number. For our early supporters, we're making a limited edition run in a custom color: Gunmetal Black. Each light will have a unique serial number on it. It's going to look sweet. (Int'l backers pls add $10 for shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $600 or more

    10 backers Limited (10 of 20 left)

    Bicycle Shop Starter Pack with 20 Defenders packaged for point of sale. Be the first Bike Shop in your area to carry the Gotham Bicycle Defense Industries Line. (Int'l backers, shipping cost depends on location. Let's talk.)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012

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