Helix might be heavy (to some people, I guess it is, but seems fine to me, except maybe at the $4000 retail pricing), but because it's overengineered and tough, there will be opportunities to reduce the weight of the frame in the future. It's also designed with electric hub compatibility in mind, so maybe once the not insignificant number of remaining bikes have been produced, perhaps there will be a lighter v2, or an eHelix. It's early days, and I really hope Helix turns into a successful bike company, and not just a successful Kickstarter campaign... yeah, not least because I want to get my Helix and be able to maintain it in the future