Originally Posted by
Ultralight
...I've been wondering for a while whether it is a threat to the likes of Brompton and Bike Friday. Helix is lower cost but better material, larger wheels, much lighter etc - and at $1600 for a 10 speed titanium? It also folds to about the same physical volume as a Brompton supposedly.
So, very impressive in all.
To whom does a Brompton appeal? to those who need/want the smallest, quickest fold, and/or want the cachet, and bragging rights.
to whom does BF appeal? to those for whom
made with steel in the US to your specification as your order comes up in the queu means something, and who want/need the cachet and bragging rights.
i belong to neither evangelical group yet i am intrigued by the Helix.