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Old 02-25-15 | 02:17 PM
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bendembroski
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Bikes: Vaya, Brompton, '73 Schwinn Super Sport, Cresswell Fold-it, '81 Trek 610

Helix

As was introduced by bike.gang.uk on another thread, a new titanium folder is due on the market:

Helix - The World's Best Folding Bike

I'm likely to pre-order one, a few factors depending, as it looks like it might suit my needs exactly.

What I like:
  • Plenty of tire choices in the 507 ETRTO -- provided a Big Apple will fit. Kojak? Check. Studded for winter? Check.
  • The fold -- doesn't look as fast my Brompton, but fast enough.
  • Disk Brakes
  • Mounts for fenders and racks
  • Lightweight

Concerns (aside from it being a new company stuff):
  • The tiny chainring -- looks like it's necessary to clear the fold
  • Is the design achievable at that price-point? (Given the costs of Jur's Titanium Swift)
  • Flat Bars. I hate flat bars.

If mated with with a Sturmey-Archer CS-RK3, the chainring would be less of an issue..
It looks like you could fit other bars no problem, but it would make the fold wider.

All in all, a very impressive bike -- if they can get it in at that price...

Also, Hi Bike Forums. I've missed you.
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