Originally Posted by invisiblehand

Comparing it to other brands is a pretty important part of whether one should purchase one ... no?

... and honest discussion on whether the kickstarter will produce a finished product is also helpful.

Some of Jur's thoughts led me to thinking about Habenero frames. Without a fork, their bottom end is $1000. Since the Helix is a one-size-fits-all bike, you'd think that production costs would be considerably lower and quality higher. Maybe the price is high enough for a reasonable profit.