Originally Posted by
Junksupposed
Just realized this, and feel free to correct me: this bike has been in development for three years-- but it has no rear brake; there is no cable connected to the derailleur; and the rear triangle doesn't lock to the frame when riding. The FAQ contains a few campaign promises that the bike will have a rear brake and frame latch, though. And the "team" currently consists of Peter Boutakis. Oh, and there is no mention of a warranty.
I hope the Kickstarter video shows a completed bike ready for the consumer.
I think the 3 years in development is more marketing hyperbole. It doesn't mean 3 years of full time development.
If I had to guess (and I do), the missing rear brake and derailleur cable are probably down to him still working on cable routing.