The BikeSpike

A project in Chicago, IL by Team BikeSpike
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The BikeSpike is a tracking solution that protects your bike and broadcasts your ride.
Backers: 638
Average Pledge Per Backer: $239

Funded: $152,631 of $150,000
Dates: Mar 14th -> Apr 9th (27 days)
Project By: Team BikeSpike
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Latest News

Startups try innovations to stop bike thefts in Chicago

October 7th - via: bizjournals.com
CHICAGO, IL - Two Chicago startups are taking divergent routes toward solving the problem of bike theft. (Read More)

Antitheft device the BikeSpike finds funding through Kickstarter

April 19th - via: chicagoreader.com
The BikeSpike, a bike tracking system developed by local entrepreneurs, is about to go into production. (Read More)

WE DID IT!!!!!!! FUNDED!!! The bike just got spiked!!!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Seeing people from all over the world spreading the word and showing their support for the BikeSpike was something that will live in our hearts forever. You really humbled us today and we can’t to thank you enough. Tomorrow we begin a journey... (Read More)

A sleepless slug-fest to the finish

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've had some amazing press recently and your support has been truly flattering. All of us at BikeSpike sincerely appreciate your pledges to help make the BikeSpike a reality. We want everyone to get a chance to Spike their Bike, that is why we... (Read More)

To those who've Spiked their Bikes, we salute you!!!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear fellow BikeSpikers. I just wanted to personally thank you all for believing in us and taking that leap to help bring the BikeSpike into the world. You've done something that has flattered the entire team by voting with your hard earned money.... (Read More)

Grazie Italia! We got a write-up in Repbblica.il :-)

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.repubblica.it/tecnologia/2013/03/15/foto/bikespike_la_bicicletta_diventa_2_0-54646357/1/#1 Get your google translate goggles on......!   And if you haven't seen our silly promo video.....here she is!  Share away dear friends on all your... (Read More)

We just got covered in Wired! Yippie!!!!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
BikeSpike Keeps Track of Your Bike When You Can't | Playbook | Wired.com Hey Kickstarters!  Just wanted to send out this piece of great news to you all.  We're super excited to say that in under one day of being live....WE MADE Wired .  Big... (Read More)

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