Floaterhoist - Horizontal Bike Storage Hoist

A project in Langley, Canada by Andrew Mountain
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The floaterhoist is a ceiling-mounted bicycle hoist capable of storing a bicycle in a horizontal orientation.
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Backers: 24
Average Pledge Per Backer: $132

Funded: $3,168 of $10,000
Dates: Nov 10th -> Dec 10th (30 days)
Project By: Andrew Mountain
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Kickstarter Round-Up 3

March 20th - via: singletrackworld.com
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January 18th - via: treehugger.com
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They're here!

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The Floaterhoists are now at the fulfillment center in Blaine, WA and at my place in Langley, BC. I have to swap out some parts that I am not satisfied with (rope locks). The replacement rope locks will arrive from England in about 5-7 days. As soon... (Read More)

Strength Tests

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I made a short video of some strength tests I carried out on the hoist. The static and dynamic load tests prove the strength of all the components--from the mounting screws to the ropes and slings. The compression and impact tests prove that even... (Read More)

Sneak peek from the factory

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I visited the factory in Qingdao, China in early November to help with the first production run. This pic of a floaterhoist packaged in its box was taken on Nov. 16. The factory hopes to ship early next week.  (Read More)

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