Originally Posted by
Bleu
O.k. someone out there post a picture of a Helix in the wild. Picture that does not have that CG lack of background. Picture that isn't labeled copyright Helix etc... Nothing from Helix and no posting from anyone where it is your first post here.... Something like 100+ pages of "they haven't delivered the goods" Yada yada..... Was thinking this could be an ultra compact folder with brakes and big-ish tyres, but it appears to be a phantom.
I bought two Helix bikes. One is the standard Alfine model and the other is the ultralight 11 speed. They’re both excellent bikes. The ride quality is great and the folding mechanism is really well engineered. I’d highly recommend them. The main issue is the lack of accessories. I’m looking forward to fenders and a rear rack which are supposed to be coming soon. The sliding mechanism on the seat post is a little quirky but I think that’s being redesigned.
I’m a little nervous to ride them without hands - they don’t feel as stable as my other bicycles but otherwise they’re a really fun bike to ride. My only other quibble is that my thumb rubs against the shifter on the ultralight bike. It’s a funny mix of parts with a 105 flat bar shifter and xtr hydraulic brakes levers.
