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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 14, 2012.

Gotham Tail Light Announcement + Final Count Down

Update #6 · Apr 13, 2012 · 1 comment

As the great singer/songwriter, Natalie Merchant, once said:

Oh, I want to thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you, Thank you... I want to thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you...Lalalalalalala

And it's more than just the numbers, it's the enthusiasm. 

In the past 59 days, we've been trading design ideas, bike stories, funny photos, and jokes with backers from Japan, Scotland, Argentina, Sweden, Israel...the list goes on.  

We're sad to see the campaign end in 36 hours, but

this is just the beginning of a long, wild, bike journey that we'll take together.  Here's what's next:

  • Brad & Slava will drink 98+ beers (for each backer after 1000. Crap!).
  • We are about to place our manufacturing order!  Photos to come.
  • We're designing a tail light. Input welcome: slavaatbikegothamcom

Stay in touch, let's be friends, and we'll let Natalie Merchant close this one out with her 1998 Pop Single (start at 1:20min mark).

 

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      Creator Michael Corcoran on April 25, 2012

      Can't wait to get in on the Tail Light as well...!!

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    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    *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
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    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
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