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Will this AI bike light with “real-time intelligence” and automatic turn signals prove a hit on Kickstarter? Plus Kask joins the OTT TT helmet party (yours for £600), China’s Seka Bikes lands in UK + more

It's time for Tech of the Week... anyone got 600 quid so we can save between 6-11 watts, please?

Sat, Jun 06, 2026 11:00

Comedy film about cyclist who never removes helmet falls well short of crowdfunding goal… but they’re going to make it anyway

Because who doesn't need to see a live action comedy feature film "about a guy who never removes his bike helmet and attempts to win a disco dance contest"?

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 16:43

Where are they now? The best, worst and wackiest cycling crowdfunders and what happened to them

Since about the early 2010s, Kickstarter and Indiegogo have provided some bike brands with ideal platforms to launch a product. For others it didn't go so well...

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 14:30

Upright cycling water bottle has an angled top to “maintain an aerodynamic position” while sipping, and it’s crowdfunding on Kickstarter

The idea is that you don’t have to tilt your head to hydrate, which Nothirst claims can reduce drag by up to 35% compared to using a traditional bottle

Wed, May 04, 2022 15:21

A 5000 lumen bike light that weighs just 49g is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

BYB Tech's Focus One is described as "the first ultraportable high-beam light for your bicycle" and can be operated with a remote trigger

Wed, Mar 23, 2022 13:04

The stache water bottle can transform from 550ml to 750ml capacity with modular attachments

Now live on Kickstarter, you can also add attachments to the bottle to fit ride essentials such as tools and nutrition

Thu, Feb 10, 2022 10:35

Does this affordable rear view bike camera with integrated light have the battery life for all-day adventures?

Now crowdfunding on Kickstarter, this bike camera with integrated 80 lumen rear light offers a huge 9.5 hours of video and audio recording time at 1080p @ 30fps

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 12:50

Angry Indiegogo backers of bike security system iTrakit still waiting for finished product more than 2 years later

Frustrated supporters of the anti-theft GPS tracker crowdfunder say they have been waiting for two and a half years with little progress

Sat, Dec 04, 2021 11:40

The Blincc Hex 360 degree reflector tape for bikes has smashed its Kickstarter goal in just two days

Raising over 200% of the £2,157 target in less than 48 hours, what’s all the fuss about? Isn’t it just some tape?

Tue, Oct 26, 2021 10:10

£1,000 raised for self-employed cyclist who was victim of hit and run

Speedie Gazelle’s injuries mean he cannot work but he has no real chance of getting compensation

Fri, Sep 27, 2019 14:48