There was another update today about the newly hired TIG and robot welding expert they hired, as well as a picture showing the top of the front fork assembly with two different finishes. It's unconfirmed, but Helix are considering using shot peening to finish the frame, which will result in a duller (but cool as hell) appearance to the metal, but it has the potential to increase the life of the frame and welds by a considerable amount.

Due to a few unforeseen problems, they still haven't got a test bike out for testing yet, but according to the update, it should happen within a month.