Greetings, all,
Looking for something better than my Dahons, I found the Helix on Kickstarter. Had to have one. Its fold is as compact & elegant as a Brompton, but with titanium, 10 speeds, & real world sized wheels for off road riding. And it fits in airline luggage without Bike Friday style tedious disassembly/reassembly.

I know, I know....titanium isn't magical or necessary. And it made everything spendier, slower & more difficult. But it's the ultimate geek material. No paint, no corrosion, & it has that wonderful nickel-like color. I also investigated the component choices, & found'm an optimum balance of quality & cost.

I've been burned by failed start-ups before, so I waited for the spring pre-order to buy mine. By then success appeared very likely. I'm a mechanical engineer, specializing in new product design (mainly aerospace), & saw that the founder tackled more than expected. So I'm prepared for delays & a long wait.

Helix has answered all my emails. Difficulties are being addressed with intelligence & obsession. The biggest problem I see is that the price is too low for the production costs. But that can be solved later.