Originally Posted by
Jipe
2kg saving is a lot and would bring Helix at 9.38kg, still almost 1.5kg more than a Burke and a titanium Brompton. (I do not take into account weight weenies single speed Brompton that weight less than 7kg with the original frame but aren't really usable).
There is not a lot to win on the components: its a "naked bike" with few components, the transmission isn't high end but not heavy, same for the brakes, there are no other tires and no lightweight wheels in ETRTO 507. The only big weight savings on the components would require to use very expensive exotic components for the crank and brakes (something like the THM Clavicula SE crank, the Trickstuff Direttissima brake...).
The frame material is already lightweight, only possible saving is by using high end carbon manufacturing for some parts (seatpost, rear arm, fork tube, stem, handlebar, saddle...) but this would also increase a lot the price (look at the prices of Schmolke, AX-lightness, THM...).
More weight savings can only happen with a major frame redesign..
The Helix bicycle, at least at this point is a case of, "You get what you get and you can't throw a fit". It is what it is and we can't look backwards. So for now I am looking forward to see what people do to their Helix's to shave weight off by swapping out every part possible. Yes, this will be an additional expensive undertaking but I gather there will be several people who will spare no expense to do so. I will be watching with anticipation.