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Looking for a way to have equal rights when cycling, even when there’s no bike lane? Jonathan Lansey from Loud Bicycle knows the roads are not as bicycle-friendly as they should be. So he came up with a solution to help bike riders stay safe on the road. The Loud Mini Bicycle Horn makes the same sound that drivers are programmed to pay attention to: the sound of a car horn. So when you use it, drivers will immediately react. Thanks @LoudBicycle for helping cyclists get the attention of cars with a horn that sounds like another car! Notes from the audio interview with the maker: (listen here) Part I02:02 Feeling  invisible to cars while riding your bicycle?04:12 What does the Loud Mini horn have that other horn’s don’t Part II16:49 Crowdfunding part-time and on a budget18:08 Eye opening confession: the time span between launching the campaign and delivering the product20:48 Going through hard times: how it felt on the maker’s side and how did the backes react32:58 Tips to avoid del