Originally Posted by
maxxevv
The rear hinge system is the same as how everybody else does it. Its compounded in complexity with the helical hinge extension in tandem with the fold hinge. I don't see how it is "separated " as being better that what everybody else does already.
The rear is indeed similar to bikes like Brompton, so the Helix only has
a relative weight penalty in the bigger size of its rear latch & rear hinge.
But it less compact folders like my Dahon Helios eliminate both, thereby
saving some weight.
I don't expect it to ever be the lightest folder, but it'll be the most compact
for that size wheel, & at a reasonable weight.