True, and not true.

True, in that a production bike has not neen launched to market yet and until the production bike is riden and reviewed, and indeed until you can personally test ride one, it does not exist.

Not true, in that there is adequate information available to backers to understand that there is a much iterated design, a manufacturing process to realise that design and a number of production samples of the bike which all promise a great product.

The design and manufacturing process are both impressive. That does not guarantee that the end product will ride well or last, but what we know is encouraging on both fronts. Manufacturing cost and marketing strategy are largely unknowns at this stage, so commercial viability is even more of a guess.

Only time will tell if the product is good to ride, reliable and commercially viable.

Alextide is right though that there is a waiting market for this product if it is realised to expectation. Many have already backed or bought sight unseen and bike unproven. If it is not terrible or overpriced, many more will buy once the bike is released and reviews are in, but long before longevity is proven.