Feb 21, 2020 With the help of our earliest backers, we smashed our £100,000 stretch goal during the FLIT-16 Kickstarter campaign last autumn. To celebrate, we promised back then that we would laser etch the handlebars on your FLIT-16s with unique numbers, identifying them as being from the first batch. We’ve been testing different types of […]
First peek at the laser etching + headset update Read More »
Feb 7, 2020 We’ve had some fun over the past couple of weeks showing the FLIT-16 to some new test riders… We had the pleasure of meeting Tom Watson, author of the bestselling book Downsizing, in London so that he could take the bike out for a spin. Tom’s journey to a healthier lifestyle is inspirational, losing
Test rides, manufacturing update + Dave’s Taiwan trip Read More »
Jan 24, 2020 Hi guys, Dave here. Happy New Year to you all! Apologies for being a bit quiet over the past few weeks, it’s been a very busy time for us with the factory in Taiwan running all through Christmas and New Year. I’ve been working with them over the holidays to keep everything
Manufacturing update: new headset design, updated timeline Read More »
Dec 13, 2019 NEWS FROM TAIWAN The 42 battery samples that we completed last week are in their final stages of testing. CNC manufacture is progressing nicely! Currently the yokes (which form part of the rear swing arm that connects to the suspension) are being made – the footage that you can see in the
Dave’s explainer: how the rear swing arm is made Read More »
Nov 29, 2019 TEST RIDES ON BLAZE Thanks so much to all of you that came along to our test ride events in Cambridge and London at the weekend! It was great to meet you and get your feedback on Blaze, we’re really pleased that you like the design changes that we’ve made. Here’s one
Blaze Test Rides, Manufacturing Update & Our Tell a Friend Campaign Read More »
Nov 15, 2019 It’s great to be able to introduce you guys to our brand new FLIT-16 in Blaze Orange! Since Dave returned from his trip to Taiwan to visit our manufacturing partner, he and Joe have been working hard to re-assemble Blaze and get him up and running. We’re really pleased with the end
Oct 31, 2019 Dave landed back in the UK just yesterday from his two week trip to Taiwan for our pilot manufacturing run, bringing very exciting news (and a suitcase full of Blaze Orange bike parts!). We’re pleased to say that our pilot manufacturing run went smoothly, and is now complete! Dave brought home with
Pilot manufacturing run complete! Read More »
On Tuesday this week Dave, our technical lead, touched down in Taiwan for his visit to our manufacturing partner. Over the past few days he’s been spending time over in the factory, helping out with the assembly of our pilot manufacturing run of FLIT-16s. WELDING AND ASSEMBLY OF OUR PILOT RUN HAS BEGUN! You may remember
Update from Dave’s trip to Taiwan Read More »
Oct 4, 2019 We kicked off our September with an unforgettable road trip to Eurobike, where we finally got to show our ebike to many of the suppliers and partners who have been working with us over the past three years. We also had the pleasure of meeting some new suppliers, finding a good selection of
Manufacture update: September summary + first CNC parts made Read More »
