XSHIFTER: World’s first universal wireless smart shifter

A project in Racine, WI by Paul Gallagher
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XSHIFTER is a patent pending wireless smart shifter that works with any mechanical derailleur and bike frame.
Backers: 510
Average Pledge Per Backer: $279

Funded: $142,483 of $50,000
Dates: Nov 2nd -> Dec 3rd (32 days)
Project By: Paul Gallagher
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Latest News

Final update before Kickstarter close

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
As we close out Kickstarter, I need to thank all the backers from the bottom of my heart. It’s always been a dream of mine to have my own business. Thanks to your support XShifter is starting in a very dramatic way. I promise you bigger things are... (Read More)

24 Hours Left And Some Final Updates

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again for your overwhelming support throughout this campaign. With only 24 hours left to go you can help us celebrate the countdown by sharing with the links below. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook We will send you a survey soon to make sure... (Read More)

Manufacturing Updates

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to give everyone an update on product manufacturing.  We have confirmed suppliers of all critical components.  We are finalizing the design for the XShifter servos now.  We will be starting tool manufacture in the next week or so. It is... (Read More)

Introducing TT Remote!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Based on the overwhelming positive response to the TT remote, we have decided that this will be included in the XShifter product line even if we don’t reach the stretch goal! If you order a Road package, just specify which remote you want when we... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 reached

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
What  a great day! Thanks to our new and early backers we have reached our 1st stretch goal. Modular mounting brackets for everyone. Now it's easier than ever to mount the XSHIFTER on your bike frame. Keep your questions and comments coming. We are... (Read More)

TT-Remote demonstration

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  Hi everybody. Here is a video demo of the TT remote. Hope you enjoy it.  (Read More)

New Stretch Goal! TT- REMOTE

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
  Based on your suggestions we have developed a TT and bar end specific remote. This remote will fit all standard Aero bars. It can even be mounted in the ends of drop bars. This remote will use the same electronics as the XRemote, but we need... (Read More)

Around the world!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Our backers come from all corners of the world and we are still overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback and genuine interest that XSHIFTER has received. XSHIFTER is more than a product, our core mission is to allow for flexibility and freedom... (Read More)

Our First Stretch Goal!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
When we hit 100k everyone receives our modular mounting system package!  Thanks to all the XSHIFTER supporters we smashed our goal in only 2 days. So we have lots of time for stretch goals that implement all the great feedback we received.  We have... (Read More)

We did it!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your incredible support in this project! We have reached our Kickstarter funding goal faster than we could have ever imagined. The last two days have been so inspiring and we have received amazing feedback from you our loyal... (Read More)

70% raised in the first day! You are the best.

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are overwhelmed with the amount of support and positive feedback we are getting from you our amazing backers.  Your continuous support motivates us in bringing you the best riding experience possible and we couldn't  ask for a better community.... (Read More)

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