Storing bicycles in the home can be an overly complicated affair or, in CycleSNAP’s case, an incredibly simple one. Built as a high-strength, durable clamp, it allows you to store bikes either horizontally or vertically simply by inserting a tire into it — just make sure not to miss, dirtying up the wall in the process. It currently supports widths between 1.75″ to 2.25″, and installation involves only a drill. Sporting multiple color options and a highly accessible $14 price point, CycleSNAP will clamp down on some wallets even if the product is ultimately very simple. Inventor Joey King is looking for a cool $15,000 with his campaign.
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Buying a bike rack eventually crosses the mind of most cyclists, because leaving your prized possession outside at the mercy of the elements and of possibly being stolen isn’t the most comforting thought. Bike racks take many forms, but never like the LATIGO by Plain Leather LLC. Technically speaking it isn’t a bike rack, but rather a leather strap that hangs from the wall to hold your bike. Even though there are bikes everywhere in the sparse campaign, this product could be marketed as pretty much anything else. Those convinced can get one for $25 — just watch out for dirty walls. The company is looking for a $7,500 for their leather dream.
The Premise. Keeping your bike out of the rain prevents it from rusting and means it’s going to function at its best. This is important to not only students and those who ride their bike to work, but also to professional cyclists.
The Product. Bike Poncho provides an alternative to those who don’t have a garage or basement where they can store their bike. If you want to take your bike on the road and have it attached to the back of your vehicle, the bike cover will also work to protect your bike from road debris. The poncho is made of a material that is waterproof, UV and wind resistant, oil resistant, washable and aerodynamic. And when it’s not in use, it folds up neatly to a compact pouch that fits conveniently under your bike seat or can be stored in a book bag.
The Pitch. The video for the $35,000 campaign is into showing rather than telling. While you may not hear anything but upbeat music with an accentuated rhythm, it still effectively demonstrates how the bike cover slides over a bike and protects it from the elements so easily that a child can do it. This doesn’t appear to be a particularly difficult product to use, and so a great deal of explanation regarding how to use it isn’t really necessary.
The Perks. There are six tiers from which a backer may choose. For $250, a backer gets a Bike Poncho with an expected delivery of September 2014.
The Potential. While this may be a product in which students and those who cycle to work have an interest, it’s possible that professional cyclists may be the only niche who are willing to pay the amount that is being requested for the product. Especially since there are several types of bike covers out there for considerably less that do the same thing – even a two-toned one.