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"Cyclists who ride between dusk and dawn know that a sturdy bike light is key for safety. To address this need, a group of self-proclaimed \"bike geeks\" has designed what it is calling \"indestructible\" lights. \nFortified Bicycle Alliance is a team of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With more than a month remaining, Fortified's Kickstarter campaign for its ultra-durable front and rear bicycle lights \u2014 the Aviator and Afterburner, respectively \u2014 has already doubled its $24,000 funding goal.\nSee also: Bicycle-Powered Treehouse Elevator Is Just as Cool as It Sounds\nThe team said it was inspired to launch after a friend had his bike light stolen, and was subsequently hit by a car, according Fortified's page on the crowdfunding platform. To combat would-be thieves, Fortified's lights lock onto a bicycle's seat post and handlebars using a \"proprietary security screw.\" \nThe Aviator and Afterburner each consist of a bright LED light encased in an aluminum shell. They are powered by a lithium-ion battery that will reportedly last for about 40 hours. The battery pops out, and can be recharged when plugged into a USB port.\nFortified is so confident in its product that the team is offering a lifetime guarantee. If one of the lights breaks or is stolen, the company said it will replace the device \u2014 no questions asked. Learn more about Fortified's products in the video, above.\nCyclists, would you buy these \"indestructible\" lights? Tell us in the comments, below.\nImage: Flickr, Julien Menichini\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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