Helios Bars - Transform any bike into a smart bike.

A project in Sacramento, CA by Kenny gibbs
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The world's first integrated headlight & blinker system for bicycles. Utilize Bluetooth 4.0 & GPS to add smart features to any bike.
Backers: 678
Average Pledge Per Backer: $177

Funded: $120,106 of $70,000
Dates: May 21st -> Jun 20th (30 days)
Project By: Kenny gibbs
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Latest News

Kickstarter-funded smart bike lights advance cycling safety

March 28th - via: techpageone.dell.com
Kickstarter campaigns for reflective bicycles and smart bike lights promise greater safety for urban commuters. (Read More)

Thank You and What’s Next!

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
First and foremost - Thank you to our wonderful backers, not only for your generous pledges, but also for your comments and enthusiasm in Helios Bars. Seeing all of the positive comments and messages on the campaign just gave us that much more desire... (Read More)

Handlebars Turn Bike Into A 'Smart Bike'

June 11th - via: businessinsider.com
Attaching These Handlebars To Your Bike Gives It Turn-By-Turn GPS Navigation, Turn Signals, And A Speedometer (Read More)

Brake Combos Revealed!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear loyal backers, just wanted to let you guys know we are crazy excited! Helios is becoming a reality. We surpassed our goal and are just about to hit $100K IN FUNDING and we want to thank everyone for getting us this far. WOOO!  We thought it... (Read More)

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Common Questions Answered!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just over a day in, and we seem to be on good pace to make our goal! Thank you for your support and continue to spread the word about Helios! A couple of things we would like to address before the campaign gets in too deep. 1) SHIPPING: After some... (Read More)

Helios Bars - Transform Any Bike Into a Smart Bike

May 21st - via: wasabimountain.com
I don't think I've seen any Kickstarter video that has pumped me up as much as the video for the Helios Bars, but put aside the sound of M83 matched perfectly to creator Kenny Gibbs ripping through San Fran on his fixie and you've got something truly remarkable, the Helios Bars. (Read More)

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