Commuter X4 - The wearable, fibre optic bike light

A project in London, UK by Edward Ward
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The COMMUTER X4 is a wearable, fibre optic rear bike light that helps drivers judge distance, width and speed of cyclists.
Backers: 460
Average Pledge Per Backer: £41

Funded: £19,089 of £16,000
Dates: Apr 8th -> May 8th (30 days)
Project By: Edward Ward
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Latest News

Not long to go!!!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
To all our amazing backers, There are less than 48 hours to go. We can't stop smiling and we can’t thank you enough for making this happen. Though we have reached our target, we’re going for one final push. We'd love it if you copied and shared... (Read More)

Fine tuning

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Folks, Thank you so much for the continued support!  Great things have been happening in the Veglo House; we’re currently working on a new strap configuration that allows for even finer control over the position of the central projective... (Read More)

3 Cheers for Kickstarter

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter is a powerful platform. It allows people across the globe to unite and make something new happen. We have had backers from Switzerland, Australia, Russia, Canada, Mexico... (when you receive them, definitely send us photos of the Commuter... (Read More)

We did it!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

300

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
1) Over 300 of you have backed our kickstarter. If Sparta managed to fight off the Persians, we think we can manage to bring an awesome bike light to market. 2) We have hacked together a little video of all the cool stuff we saw at the Gadget Show.... (Read More)

Latest Prototype Looking Mighty Fine

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All,  Thanks you for the support so far. It's been incredible!  The Gadget Show Live clearly demonstrated how adaptable the Commuter X4 is. We could personally show visitors how it functions electronically and adjusts to fit any backpack up to... (Read More)

Lights out at the Gadget Show Live

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers,  We've finally managed to get our heads above water as the Gadget Show Live closed this evening in the UK. Thank you for all your support, which means so much and we're delighted you appreciate the Commuter X4.  The Commuter X4 was... (Read More)

The Two Lucys

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Lucy from Stuff Magazine interviewing Lucy from Veglo. The Commuter X4 was selected as one of the top gadgets to look out for at the Gadget Show Live.  Lucy and Lucy. Veglo and Stuff.  (Read More)

Commuter X4 profiled in Singletrack Magazine

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Singletrack Magazine is all about the bike.  They have profiled the top cycling related kickstarter campaigns. Guess who made the grade? Check it out here   (Read More)

Top tech of Gadget Show Live

April 9th - via: home.bt.com
Cameras, eye-wear, a fitness tracker and a drone. These are our highlights of Gadget Show Live 2014. (Read More)

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