I'll try again in the interest of providing useful information. Sorry for the intemperate responses earlier.

I have 450 miles on one of these springs. At my weight (~210) the spring has not collapsed or broken. It does not cause forward weight shift because the spring compresses under the rider's weight until the (properly positioned) saddle is level.
As for the appearance, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I've received mostly curious and positive comments from others.

Steve

Mods: I'm surprised you left post #5, since snark/ridicule/sarcasm seem not allowed. Just saying.