Tailfin: Ultra-light carbon bike rack & panniers

A project in Bristol, UK by Tailfin Cycling
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Beautiful, ultra-light, quick release bike rack & panniers for any road bike. Ride fast, with more.
Backers: 738
Average Pledge Per Backer: £213

Funded: £157,151 of £50,000
Dates: Apr 26th -> May 31st (36 days)
Project By: Tailfin Cycling
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Latest News

FINAL FEW HOURS!!!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Tailfin backers, I'll keep it brief... we're in to the last stretch of the campaign and have only a few hours left! We are totally blown away and delighted that we've managed to reach over 300% of our goal! It's all down to you! Astounding! If you... (Read More)

$150k/£100k!!! Stretch goal #2 achieved!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Tailfin backers, We can't believe it... before we've revealed the details of stretch goal #2 we've smashed it thanks to your support. Totally amazing! Thank you again! We've been really busy this week so quite a few, hopefully interesting, details... (Read More)

HALF WAY!!!

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Tailfin backers! Exactly half way through and thanks to you we've smashed the stretch goal of £75k!!! Rack mount adapter will now be included with everyone's Tailfin rack. Thank you for helping us get here - this all down to your support. Just... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL #1 - Rack mount adapters!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Tailfin backers! We have some exciting news that we hope you’re going to like. We are delighted to announce the first stretch goal - £75,000 / $109,000 / €96,000. We have developed an additional method to mount Tailfin to your bikes.... (Read More)

FUNDED IN 4 DAYS - THANKS TO YOU!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
With your help we have reached our £50k/$73k/€63k goal in 4 days!!!! It is an absolute thrill to be able to put Tailfin in to production and on to your bike! The journey so far has been incredible. From the encouraging messages to the insightful... (Read More)

50% funded, 125 backers, in 27 hours!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Tailfin backers! Thankyou again for your support. We are half way to the goal. Absolutely incredible!!! The sooner we can reach the goal the better the project will do in the long run. Many of you are asking about 'thru axles', mud guard additions,... (Read More)

55 backers in 7 hours!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Tailfin backers! We just passed 50 backers in less than 7 hours!!! We are blown away and delighted that we're over 20% funded already! Thank you doesn't cover it. Your support and help sharing is what will make this a success. We thank you all.... (Read More)

Bristol company launches carbon fibre bike rack on Kickstarter

April 26th - via: road.cc
A Bristol-based company has launched the Tailfin, a carbon fibre rack and pannier system that aims to be a modern alternative to the traditional bicycle rack. (Read More)

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