FORTIFIED: We Caught A Bike Thief. This is Payback.

A project in Boston, MA by Slava Menn
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After our friend's bike seat was stolen, we created Payback: a bike seat security system with a Lifetime Anti-Theft Guarantee.
Backers: 658
Average Pledge Per Backer: $43

Funded: $28,168 of $8,000
Dates: Apr 2nd -> Jun 1st (60 days)
Project By: Slava Menn
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Latest News

Payback is 1 week ahead of schedule

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Team Fortified is getting pretty good at manufacturing and we're actually 1 week ahead of schedule and the Paybacks look beautiful. You'll be getting these beauties in July still. The campaign ends in a few hours and the further we get, the faster... (Read More)

Your Saddle will be Secure in No-Time

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Fellow Fine-Saddle Lovers, Big thanks for backing us. You’re going to love this beautifully machined crime-stopper. Wanted to give you a quick update that we pressed the bright green “GO!” button on mass production and we are on schedule! Oh,... (Read More)

Five big Kickstarter wins for Boston-area tech startups this month (photo gallery)

April 23rd - via: bizjournals.com
BOSTON, MA - From technology that allows users to easily create Internet-connected devices to an anti-theft bike seat, here are five Boston startups making products that have recently struck Kickstarter gold. (Read More)

Now tell us what you really want.

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Fellow fearless cyclists, Production is moving along nicely and we are already starting to place orders with the factory! To keep everything running according to schedule, we need your help to give us a good idea of everything you'll need.  Adding... (Read More)

You did it! We're funded!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
In just over 48 hours you took our idea and made it a reality.  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Bike seat security will never be the same.  Now it's time to ride and tell your friends that PAYBACK IS ON.  Stretch goals, video outtakes, and more... (Read More)

This startup takes on bike seat thieves with theft-proof gadget with Kickstarter campaign

April 2nd - via: bizjournals.com
The Kickstarter campaign, launched by Boston-based Fortified Bicycle, aims to raise $8,000 for a product that aims to help prevent bike seat theft by ensuring seat posts and saddles stay put. (Read More)

To Build an Unstealable Bike Seat, Fortified Bicycle First Caught a Thief

April 2nd - via: bostinno.streetwise.co
If you've ever had your bike, or even the likes of a tire or a light, stolen then you'll empathize with the goal of Fortified Bicycle's new Kickstarter mission. (Read More)

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