Blync: Ride your bike in virtual worlds

A project in Ontario, CA by Kinbona Limited
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Blync enables you to ride your bike in virtual worlds from the comfort of your home with your VR device or computer screen
Backers: 337
Average Pledge Per Backer: $145 CAD

Funded: $48,746 CAD of $30,000 CAD
Dates: Aug 11th -> Sep 10th (30 days)
Project By: Kinbona Limited
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Latest News

Thank You!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Blyncers, 30 days ago, Blync was just a prototype with uncertainty if it will make it to market. Today, with all your support, feedback and backing, we will be bringing Blync to your homes to experience indoor biking like never before. We will... (Read More)

Blync Mobile Companion App

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Blyncers, In our previous update, we talked a bit about Blync's VR App functionalities. Blync will also come with a mobile companion app. The mobile app will enable you perform extended activities when you are not cycling. One cool feature of... (Read More)

WE ARE 100% FUNDED!!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Blyncers, Great news!!, Blync campaign just reached its funding goal of $30,000 CAD! We are excited to reach this milestone in making Blync a reality and it's all thanks to You, our backers. We appreciate all your support and feedback for the... (Read More)

BLYNC APP

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Blyncers, I was glad to receive questions about what to expect in the Blync App.  Blync will feature a Virtual Reality (VR) app or computer app (for those that don't use VR) together with a mobile companion app. Once you open the VR app, you... (Read More)

We are over 50% funded!!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Blyncers, We are over 50% funded with upto 113 backers!! Thank you for your support in making Blync a reality. We still have 8 Early Bird devices left. Invite your family and friends to get their own Blync device to be able to ride and chat... (Read More)

Kinbona Launches Blync Kickstarter Campaign - Bring Your Road Bike Into Virtual Reality

August 18th - via: vrfitnessinsider.com
Now a third party, Kinbona, is looking to launch its own VR biking system, Blync, with a Kickstarter Campaign running now through to September 10th. Interestingly where Virzoom and Holodia have looked to support stationary bikes, Kinbona is aiming to encourage cyclists to bring their road bikes indoors. You connect up your bike via a trainer (sold separately) attach Blync’s speed sensor to the rear wheel and then place the front wheel into the Blync path sensor controller. This allows you to steer your actual road bike using the handlebars, which is definitely a novelty in VR cycling currently. (Read More)

Blync puts indoor cyclists in VR worlds

August 13th - via: newatlas.com
While cycling is a great form of exercise, factors such as weather and work schedules keep many people from riding as often as they'd like. Kinbona Limited's Blync is designed to help, by using virtual reality tech to make indoor cycling more engaging. (Read More)

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