Originally Posted by
davidhunternyc
I live in NYC and I've been interested in buying a Helix since the Kickstarter days too. I didn't make a Kickstarter purchase because I thought Helix was too good to be true. I was right. Now that Helix is in Canada I've contacted Helix a few times with interest in purchasing a bike. I refuse, however, to purchase a bike that I've never seen before nor ridden. I have no idea how it folds nor what its strengths and weaknesses are. Seems logical to me. Helix assured me that there were some people in NYC who they would set me up with to try a bike. Over and over again... crickets. It's incredible to consider that Helix may be struggling and yet they have little interest in helping potential customers. All I can say is that I tried. That's OK, there's the Brompton T-Line.
My offer from April of last year for you to come test the bike is still standing whenever you're interested. Looking back at our messages last we spoke you were going to get back to me with dates that work for you.
Also, to all, Helix emailed yesterday that they're having a special 10 year anniversary sale with upgraded versions of both the standard and Ultralight models: