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I’ve had half an eye on Kickstarter over the last few whenevers. Was fascinating to watch Steve Domahidy of Niners new venture form and pass it’s target just hours before the end. It was dissapointing to watch Axey McBeardy, sorry, Jamie Hibberd’s Nu-Man magazine -βeta Male magazine fail. But maybe that’s because it’s hard to write Beta. Dunno. (Read More)

Vanhawks Valour co-founder explains the value of connections. (Read More)

Hey Amazing Backers, Thank you for your continued support!  You all wanted the Valour with a belt drive, and YOU made it possible. Your shares, tweets, mentions, and passion helped us achieve the last stretch goal. We could not have done it without... (Read More)

Hey Backers!  We are in the last stretch of our campaign and need your help now to push for that 750k! We all want the belt drive! Let's get together and make it happen! Please, help us share the message by three simple clicks below - Facebook,... (Read More)

It must be strange to have a bicycle that gets more valuable as you ride it, but as Ali Zahid arrived at the Postmedia building for an interview Monday, he sat atop $650,000 worth of investment. That’s how much his Toronto-based company Vanhawks had raised on Kickstarter, and the number was still climbing. (Read More)

Hey Backers! Please accept our apologies for a little delay. Here is a sneak peak of Valour in White. Stay tuned as we post more pictures in the coming days. We thank you for the support, and hope a white Valour will excite you to spread the word. ... (Read More)

This light and gorgeous bike has "performance tracking, security sensors & interactive feedback to radically change the way you ride." (Read More)

Hey Amazing Backers, Thank you for your continued  support! We are proud to announce that we reached our 3rd stretch goal. You can now order Valour with a disc brake option at no extra cost.   Lets keep spreading the word. Lets keep the momentum... (Read More)

Hey everyone,Thanks for your continued support! After getting so many requests for XL frames, we have decided to include XL size frames to our lineup. The XL frame will be suitable for individuals 6'3" (190.5cm) and above. For more details, please... (Read More)

Hey everyone!  It is our pleasure to tell you folks that we have reached our second stretch goal! It has been a phenomenal ride and we cannot thank you enough! We would love it if you would share and rally all of your friends and family to help us... (Read More)

Forget Di2, this new Vanhawks bike seeks to integrate electronics at a much more core level of the cycling experience than just gear shifts. With more sensors than a late model Camry, the Valor uses Bluetooth to relay information from it’s on-board gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, speed sensor, GPS receiver, and blind spot detectors, to your smart phone. (Read More)

Hey everyone,Thank you for all the support! We are proud to say that we have met our first stretch goal and will now be offering the frames in not only matte black, but also in matte white and naked carbon. :) Help us reach our next stretch goal so... (Read More)

The Vanhawks Valour smartbike has officially blown by its initial crowdfunding goal, doubling up on its $100,000 target on Kickstarter. Currently standing at just over $200,000, the campaign for the world’s “first connected bike featuring performance tracking, security sensors & interactive feedback,” has attracted 258 backers. (Read More)

Hey everyone!  Hope you had a fantastic weekend! We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for pledging and making Vanhawks Valour a reality! We reached our goal in just 36 hours because of you. We have put together all of your great... (Read More)

Hey Everyone!  You talked and we listened! We are happy to announce that we will be opening up international shipping to select few countries/continents for just $150!  Western Europe Australia China Hong Kong Japan New Zealand Thank you so much... (Read More)

Bicycles have been around for well over a century, and while we've seen a multitude of clever connected accessories for them pop up recently, the bike itself hasn't really changed that much. But a new Kickstarter project is now trying to make some big improvements to it by updating the bike for the age of smartphones, GPS, and fitness tracking, effectively building in many of the smartest bike accessories out there. The project is looking for CAD$100,000 (a little over USD$91,000) to fund Valour, a bike that can track your rides, give you directions, and even alert you to passing cars. (Read More)

A connected bike with no trace of an electric motor is something of a rarity amid a trend of high-tech two-wheelers. Looking to integrate modern-day connectivity while retaining the century-old tradition of pure pedal-powered motion is the team behind the Vanhawks Valour, a sensor-laden smart bike designed with safety in mind. (Read More)