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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 27, 2011.
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[THE PELOTON] ... Receive a personalized thank you card from the Revolights founders + ability to follow the project’s progress as a kickstart backer through kickstarter blogs, twitter, facebook, etc.
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[THE WHITE JERSEY] ... Receive a Revolights decal, and Revolights team membership; which includes access to key project milestone updates that will directly link you to the Revolights project and its future (+ rewards listed above).
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[THE POLKA DOT JERSEY] ... Receive a custom, project branded t-shirt that will further link you to Revolights through kickstarter, and its future (+ rewards listed above).
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[THE GREEN JERSEY] ... Receive a brand spankin' new, pre-ordered set of the finalized Revolights (to MSRP for $220), that will be shipped prior to public release. They will look like what you see here in v4, but upgraaaded. Via team member updates, you'll also be able to access key project updates all the way through your lights' shipment (+ rewards listed above). Note: shipping to Canada add $20, international add $30 to pledge amount.
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[THE YELLOW JERSEY] ... Receive a brand spankin' new, pre-ordered set of the finalized, CUSTOM Revolights! You'll not only get your lights before they are released to the public, but you'll also be able to cruise your Revolights in style after selecting the (legal) taillight color of your choice from our color palette. Your name will be added to the revolights.com website as a "Yellow Jersey Backer". Via exclusive team member updates, you'll also be able to access key project milestone updates all the way through your lights' shipment (+ rewards listed above - [THE GREEN JERSEY] rewards). Note: shipping to Canada add $20, international add $30 to pledge amount.
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kent@revolights.com - the inventor. Our technical powerhouse. He wants his invention to be used by everyone. Kent Frankovich holds a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UT, Austin. In his other life, he works in the field of medical devices.
adam@revolights.com - the mad scientist. Often loses his train of thought, and thinks out loud. He wants the freedom of working on a new, innovative project. Adam Pettler holds an MBA from UC Davis, and a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology from UC Berkeley. He spends most nights and weekends working in the biotech industry.
jim@revolights.com - the inspirational speaker. Capable of presenting on any topic, at any time, in any location. He wants to put his education to work, and see an idea turn into reality. Jim Houk received both an MBA and a BS in Biomechanics from UC Davis. When not on his free time, he too works in the biotech industry.
Hi guys, don't despair, keep up the good work.
Wow, you guys have thought of everything. Excellent work! I can't imagine the countless hours you've put into this product, it sure looks like it's paying off! Is there a way to make the rings fold into 1/4's so packaging can be smaller/cheaper/lighter? Looks great!
excellent update! looking great
Would love an update! Thanks so much
Hey, what's the haps? I just realized it's almost June!!! Could you guys provide another update please?
Yep, hope this project isn't a fail like all the other Kickstarter projects I've backed so far.
i think they all got beamed up by the mothership...
no more updates XD
More specific dates for mailing out green and yellow? I know you said June sometime but my anxiousness is getting the most of me!
It's May now. Riding weather where I'm from. Any updates?
Everybody check your inboxes: the surveys for the shipping addresses and T-Shirt sizes are out! Just filled out mine... looking forward to them :-D
Super excited to get my revolights! Since March is rapidly approaching, do you guys have a more specific estimate of when they will be shipped?
Any news?
Long time since last update
@ William, thanks for the question. We're planning on shipping all rewards for the GREEN and YELLOW jersey backers in March. We're really focusing our efforts to utilize the funding provided by all of you backers in the best way possible. This means not incurring 2x shipping costs by sending rewards out in two separate shipments. We really feel this allows us to put as much as we can into getting you a great set of lights. Thanks for your understanding and continued patience!
Jim
I don't mean to clog the comments board with this, but when should we Yellow Jerseys expect to receive our t shirts? PHX is definitely still t shirt weather in January, and I'm very much looking forward to showing my support for revolights in sartorial form!
I was thinking ... what does it look like when the back wheel runs in larger pattern? would it not be more red light for safety ?
@ Nick, it was great to meet you too. The bike expo was a great time and getting to meet backers like yourself made it that much better! Can't wait to get Revolights cruising the streets!
- Jim
Met you guys today at the SF Bike Expo. Great experience. You all were so down to earth it makes backing this project all the better. Rock on all!
@Nate - thanks for the link to the OLEDs, definitely cool things happening with LED advances. Sorry to hear about your bike light, I don't think we're going to be able to get a version out to you early. We're working very hard to finalize this design and get it ready for all of you backers by March! Sorry for the bad news and thanks in advance for understanding.
- Jim
Also, my bikelight was recently stolen, and it gets dark and snowy at like 5:00 here in Minnesota. I really don't want to shell out another $20 for an inferior light when I just gave you guys $200. Any chance at all I could get a prototype early in exchange for some extra feedback?
New advance in OLEDs- the most efficient LEDs can now be manufactured cheaply as a thin flexible plastic. Sounds like a great material for V6 (or maybe V5, for us Green Jerseys?)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111031121229.htm
Hey. In Denmark we are 5 mio people, more than 1,5 mio bikes, but everybody are now used to battery-free bike lights. Magnets on the spokes give sufficient power. So going "back" to battery powered bike lights is actually a step backwards.
I can see your construction is power hungry, so to make it perfect, it has to run on green-power, your legs.
Claus
Hey Craig, we do still read these comments and are working hard to get our backers that tangible evidence you are looking for yet it can be a little tricky. We are exercising on the side of caution to ensure that we all intellectual property is protected prior to public disclosure. We appreciate your patience and are working hard to provide what we can. Thanks for the feedback!
Just curious if you've taken any v5 photos yet? On update #9, about 25 days ago, you mentioned having new photos of the next iteration of the prototype/pre-production version. If not photos, then perhaps some communication about any problems you are having that are stalling the process. The other updates are nice, but a lot of backers want tangible indications of where the project is currenty at.
Hopefully you guys read this comments page, as I have not seen any responses to folk's inquiries here in quite some time.
Thanks!
Hi Revolight creators, I'm sorry that I'm suffering maxed out card problem. is it ok to fix my payment 3 days after? :)
Mixing this tech with yours would be kickass:http://bikespokelights.com/monkeylectric-spoke-lights-review/
just read FAQ and seems you have it covered, just got to lock the wheel - good work.
Great work. Also wondering about any 'thef-deterance' feature. Also here in Melbourne, Australia a normal bikelight is hot property in the wrong spot. Can the 'controller and battery unit' or simar be easily disconnected and carried with you? Or can you get a simple lock that locks around the hub, since the spokes would otherwise risk being cut?
Are you planning to make them for 26" mountain bike rims? How soon after initial launch? That is what I ride... Congrats on the funding!
Congratulations on the successful funding!
I hope you manage to adapted your concept to various rim sizes very soon (26" MTB).
The idea of using an accelerometer instead of an hall effect based sensor should be more accurate especially at low speeds.
Can't wait to be the only person cruising San Antonio with these!!
Will spread the word.
Much love.
BTW, any kind of anti-theft features in the new design or am I going to have to invest in some zip ties?
A kind of locking or screw system for the clips possibly...
THIS is amazing. This is what Kickstarter is all about.
Just a thought. what if you do away with the ring all together and just have a "string of lights" that clip on the rim with the clips you designed. Could be more adjustable that way.
Awesome awesome awesome. Hope it makes it to market soon. I want a pair.
(also, one more thought, how easy is it to take off? I'm a cyclist here in San Francisco. People steal bike lights as well if you leave them on your bike. It would be nice if this like could easily be removed and put into a bag for when you have it lock up out side in public.)
This looks amazing... can't wait to get the final product
I'm very excited for this project! Congrats to the Revolights team for BLASTING through their funding goal!
Really looking forward to this. I think it's a fantastic idea that has the potential to be very successful. Would love to see it charging from the wheel energy, to cut down on battery use.
Aww - just backed u up, but did not see that this comes only with size 700c - how about us mountainbikers with 26'' tyres?
Wonderful design.
I just pledged you guys. Hope to be able to give feedback on the harsh conditions in Sweden.
Tire Size:40-622(700x38c) ( I didn't quite get the Size-requirement, but I can wait for the right size if it's wrong. Full speed ahead!
I'll be commuting Minneapolis winters between my revolights, and I'm happy to test the protype against some real weather. Thanks for finally inventing this.
Just getting in under the wire. I can foresee one practical problem, I have a "small-footprint" bike rack where I hang my bike by the front wheel from a high-mounted hook.
But, I'll get one anyways.
So backing this and so looking forward to cruise the Swedish streets true TRON style! Big up!
I agree with Matej. More subtle mention.
Perfect opportunity for energy scavenging to eliminate the battery
I'm going to be your hardest field test commuting 10 km each way all year round regardless of weather in central London. If it works and wears well this will be a big hit in London where there are many and growing - fanatical -cycle commuters.
I've increased my pledge to cover shipping of the shirt, just wish I could do more, really want these lights as they are a wonderful idea & very original. When you do start selling I the uk I will feel a lot safer on the roads.
the logo is spot-on, for the T-shirt though I would recommend the "I kickstarted..." sentence to be a bit smaller and below the logo. I would prefer a more subtle mention of the support.
Wonderful job guys! I recommend working on the "R" though. The head of the "R" looks too long and awkward.
Fantastic project guys. Keep going!!
You already hinted at multiple rim sizes in update 5... but if you supply a list of guaranteed rim sizes I will increase my plegde to preorder one (just like Chris Ferrell below). Please make a hard statement about this, your backers need their questions answered!
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I'd like to add that it would be brilliant if they lit forward white and backwards amber/red at the same time. This would be especially useful in recumbent/trike applications. For me though, I need a 26" fitting model. Would have pledged $250 straight down for that. It's a more common wheel size guys!
Any chance it will maybe have the ability for addons. I would really love to see this powered by some sort of hub generator on the wheel(s), as I hate forgetting to recharge my lights.
WIl the lighting system be able to clear any mudguards fitted to the wheel?