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Update #12: Please support our new project

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Update #11: New project is live pt 2

Posted on March 25, 2011

Sorry for the double update.

We forgot to tell you to check out the new video for our re-launched project. We think it is awesome, and hope you like it!

Thank,

Jon, Devin, and Wes

Update #10: New project is live

Posted on March 25, 2011

Hey Kickstarters,

We're super excited to tell you that we just re-launched our project with a much lower goal, and an awesome new video. You can check it out here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swarm/nectar-and-elixir-seat-clamp-bottle-openers

We can't thank you guys enough for supporting us the first time around, and would be honored to have your support this time. We can't do this without you!

Thanks,

Jon, Devin, and Wes

Update #9: Restarting the Kickstarter project

Posted on March 14, 2011

Hey Kickstarters,

We have sad news. It looks like the Nectar and Elixir project is not going to hit its goal this time around. Too bad! The great news, though, is that through this project we've made a bunch of great new contacts in the bike industry. We've met manufacturers, distributors, and a whole bunch of interesting people!

We were originally planning to launch Nectar and Elixir on a large scale, and were in talks with a Chinese manufacturer. I even visited them in Shenzhen, China last week to discuss the project and go over the final samples. That was going to take a minimum of $15,000 to launch, though. Since $15,000 is to high for this project, we've decided to scale back.

Talking to the US manufacturers that we made contact with has opened up a new opportunity to launch Nectar and Elixir with a much lower capital investment. We still have to open new extrusion tooling, but only 2 tools instead of 10. The domestic guys are also willing to work with lower minimums. This all translates into a much lower launch cost. So the great news is that we are planning to re-launch our Kickstarter project next week, but with a much lower goal, a fresh video, some great new samples, and the smell of spring in the air.

We're so thankful for all your support. It has been amazing to have all of you back our project and tell us how excited you are about Nectar and Elixir. We hope that you'll come back next week after we re-launch and pledge again. We can't do this without you!

Thanks!

Jon

Update #8: Bike Snob NYC critiques Nectar and Elixir

Posted on February 23, 2011

Hello Kickstarters,

On Monday, Bike Snob NYC posted a lengthy critique on the design of Nectar and Elixir. In this post, Snobby focused heavily on the fact that the opener is sideways. This is an important point, and definitely needed to be addressed. We're glad that he brought some light to the issue. Does it work? Very much yes.

We've posted a rely to the Bike Snob NYC post on our blog here:
http://www.swarmeffect.com/blog/...

Check it out, spread the word, and let's give the world a seat clamp with a proudly sideways bottle opener!

Thanks,
Swarm

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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on March 19, 2011.

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Sweet! You’re doing your part to make NECTAR and ELIXIR a reality. Some day you’ll be able to tell the grandkids that you helped make it possible to open a beer with your seat clamp.

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You’re pre-ordering your very own NECTAR fixed seat clamp. The NECTAR will retail for $25, so you’re a savvy shopper for saving 5 clams. Let us know what size and color you want, and we’ll ship it as soon as the product is ready (April-ish). Oh, and we’ll throw in a sweet Swarm sticker to match your new candy! (Shipping to Canada please add $10, international $15)

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You’re pre-ordering your very own ELIXIR quick release seat clamp. The ELIXIR will retail for $35, so by doing your thing on Kickstarter you’re showing that you’re clearly a financial genius. Bernanke, take note! Let us know what size and color you want, and we’ll ship it out as soon as it is ready (April-ish). And the stickers? Yep. Color coordinated to match your sweet new clamp. (Shipping to Canada please add $10, international $15)

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You have a few bikes, and want both a fixed and a quick release seat clamp. No problem! We’ll even cut another $5 for your support. Donate at this level and we’ll ship you one NECTAR and one ELIXIR in April when they ship, along with a couple stickers. At this level you’re saving $15. That’s enough for some pretty good beer… (Shipping to Canada please add $10, international $15)

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Now we’re talking special edition. Donate at this level, and we’ll send you a special edition NECTAR or ELIXIR (you tell us which one you want) with a special color, and some sweet laser etched goodness. It will only be available through Kickstarter. And yep, you’ll get a sticker too! (Shipping to Canada please add $10, international $15)

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You say you want both special editions? You’ve got it. Donate at this level and we’re sending you one Kickstarter edition NECTAR, and one Kickstarter edition ELIXIR, both in the special edition color, and both etched with special sweet, sweet laser action. And 2 stickers are yours, my friend. (Shipping to Canada please add $10, international $15)

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This is the special edition super generosity gift pack. Donate at this level, and we’ll send you one NECTAR and one ELIXIR with the special Kickstarter edition special sauce, plus 5 standard issue NECTARs and 5 standard issue ELIXIRs. Give them to friends, or outfit your entire stable of bikes. Just tell us the sizes and colors. And to top it all off, we’ll send the first 50 Kickstarters at this level a custom TEAM Swarm biking jersey! Tell us your size. (Shipping to Canada please add $10, international $15)

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Thinking of getting a sweet new bike? Let us build it for you. We’ll put together a bike to blow your mind (fixie, 29er, cruiser) And we’ll make you a custom titanium NECTAR or ELIXIR in the color of your choosing, with your name laser etched on the inside. That’s right, titanium. These will be the only ones on the planet. Plus we’ll throw in a grab bag of 10 NECTARS and 10 ELIXIRS. You tell us the sizes and colors. And a riding jersey! (We’ll cover shipping on this one)

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