INDIGLO 5. The brightest single LED bike light. Go Faster.

A project in Adelaide, AU by Simon Zappia and Lesley Williams
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Indiglo 5 enables cyclists to train longer, harder and faster thanks to a powerful, broad beam of natural light.
Backers: 470
Average Pledge Per Backer: $217

Funded: $101,783 of $75,000
Dates: Sep 6th -> Oct 11th (35 days)
Project By: Simon Zappia and Lesley Williams
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Latest News

AntiGlare kit now available

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, The AntiGlare kit is now available as an add on for $25 each. If you want one, adjust your pledge by adding $25 and let us know when you fill out your survey. Surveys will be sent in the near future. Cheers! Simon & Lesley INDIGLO  (Read More)

Surveys

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

INDIGLO5 is go!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Need extra mounts?

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
If you need any extra mounts, add the appropriate amount below to your pledge and let us know with a message. roadie mount (for ⊘31.8mm handlebars)  $25 MTB mount (for ⊘31.8mm handlebars)  $25 TT mount (for ⊘22.2mm aerobar extensions) $50... (Read More)

Limited Edition: The INDIGLO 5 titanium

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Machined from solid billet and with a natural satin finish, the 5ti is for those more restrained but still appreciate exotic materials. Strong as steel and almost as light as aluminium, the 5ti can be refreshed with the latest internals when... (Read More)

Aero bar extension mount

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
A more practical update than the last for the TT and triathlon kids. I have created a mount that enables the use of the 5 on ⊘22.2mm aero bar extensions. Who's interested? Simon PS Also compatible with go pro/shimano/virb cameras.  (Read More)

Super-bright Adelaide-designed bike light to go into production this year after Kickstarter boost

September 27th - via: adelaidenow.com.au
ADELAIDE, AUS - ADELAIDE industrial designers Simon and Lesley Zappia are poised to go into production of a bike light they say has unique benefits for the night-rider. (Read More)

Limited Edition: The INDIGLO 5 GoldenChild

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
For those that want to make a real statement, announcing the INDIGLO 5 GoldenChild. Perfect accompaniment to a 60th Anniversary Campagnolo groupset, or mounted on a Colnago C59 Ottanta. The GoldenChild starts with a regular 5 housing that is... (Read More)

Preivew: INDIGLO 5 Bike Light

September 25th - via: cyclr.com
The bike light: one accessory no cyclist can do without. A good tail light helps a cyclist get noticed on the road at night. The front light, however, has a more difficult challenge: it has to make you a beacon to drivers, and, crucially, it has to make the darkened world ahead of you visible. (Read More)

Dual mount- for your garmin, camera and INDIGLO5

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I have been working on the dual mount the last couple of days (amongst other things!) and have made good progress. Tooling is going to be expensive for this mount so I am curious as to how many of you would be up for one? Ultimately, the more... (Read More)

Roadie mount update

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been working on a solution so that the INDIGLO5 can be mounted under the bars. Below is a CAD model showing a section of handlebar and brake/gear cable outers with the roadie mount. If mounted on top of the bars, the silicon band accommodates... (Read More)

Helmet mounts

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We are getting stuck into a full design review of INDIGLO5 so expect a whole series of updates. Your feedback is constantly being considered and we'll accommodate these needs if it's within the 5's scope and specification. One question asked... (Read More)

BONUS!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Anti Glare options

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
There seems to be a percentage of people that feel cyclist won't be responsible enough to use a light appropriately by reducing its output and angling it down when in built up areas and approaching other road users. As this product can still be... (Read More)

New multi pack rewards!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have released new rewards to make it easier if you want to 'group buy' with you mates. On top of the tandem (x2) and peloton (x9) you may now select the following: $390 Triple ring: INDIGLO5 x 3 which equates to $130 each $490 Quattro: INDIGLO5 x... (Read More)

Indiglo 5 seeks kickstarter support

September 10th - via: bikeradar.com
Aussie start-up needs crowdfunding for super bright light (Read More)

More Power?

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Firstly, a big thank you to all our backers, we are really excited with your response to INDIGLO5 so far! We still have someway to go so please don't hesitate to spread the word. We've had enquires about spare and booster batteries. These... (Read More)

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