WingLights are LED-based turn signals that attach to the ends of bicycle handlebars.[1][2][3] They are designed to augment traditional hand signals, thereby improving cyclist visibility and safety.[4]

History

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In December 2014, London-based startup Cycl launched the product on Kickstarter. The campaign was successfully funded, raising £17,000 from over six hundred backers.[5]

In January 2017, the product was pitched on Dragons' Den, securing an investment from Nick Jenkins.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "New cycling lights from Sparse, Augur Wolf and WingLights". road.cc. 2014-11-18. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  2. ^ Know, Now You (2014-11-20). "WingLights: Snap-on indicators for your bicycle". Techly. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  3. ^ "Wing Lights - Industry Outsider". Industry Outsider. 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  4. ^ "Review: WingLights bike turn indicators have a certain magnetism". newatlas.com. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
  5. ^ "WingLights - Versatile Indicators for Bicycles". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
  6. ^ Green, Harriet (2017-02-01). "Exit the dragon: The forces that drive Nick Jenkins". Retrieved 2017-04-26.