Helix Update?
05-25-18 | 11:40 PM
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This is what seems to happen with the Vellobike+ : the creator showed lots of packed bike ready for shipping but no backer seem to have received any of those bikes while shops have at least demo Vellobike+. So there is a great chance that the creator preferred to
deliver the first manufactured bikes to retailers to grow their business than to backers.
05-27-18 | 09:36 AM
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Does "some volume" mean a couple dozen frames or possibly several dozen to more than a hundred frames?
05-28-18 | 02:23 AM
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Latest update
There has been a lengthy update indeed. Including photos of a number of finished swing arms, which are said to be the hardest part to make. They discuss finishing and some production schedule.
But what I find most interesting about this update, is that for the first time, since I have been following these updates at least, they actually utter out loud a conviction that delivery of the bicycle is feasible and imminent. this is unlike their usual style.
Avner.
But what I find most interesting about this update, is that for the first time, since I have been following these updates at least, they actually utter out loud a conviction that delivery of the bicycle is feasible and imminent. this is unlike their usual style.
Avner.
05-28-18 | 11:25 AM
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05-30-18 | 03:12 PM
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I don't think this guy is being dishonest or unscrupulous. I see an overly optimistic guy with good intentions who just got in a little over his head. They'll deliver eventually, and all of us spectators will be damned jealous when they do.
05-30-18 | 05:41 PM
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Jealous?? I'll be glad all these people got bikes. I'm not jealous of anyone involved in this stupid fiasco.
05-30-18 | 10:37 PM
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05-31-18 | 06:46 AM
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From: Hotel CA / DFW
Bikes: 80s Colnago Super/NMx, 50th Daccordi, Pinarello's, Guerciotti's, Masi NS, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 LS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
It's going to be a while. I am not sure that all the final components were chosen yet ( maybe the online portal is not updated ). I'm sure the Shimano 11sp hubs will be a very long wait. I normally wait 5-6 months for Shimano Nexus 8 hubs , once I waited 11 months for Capreo components ( never ordered them again ). These type of delays kill cash flow for normal operations. Helix got customer funds up front, so that was not an issue.
Overall, I expect the bike to be very nice, however I do not expect it to arrive anytime soon.
Thanks,
Yan
Overall, I expect the bike to be very nice, however I do not expect it to arrive anytime soon.
Thanks,
Yan
Impressive!
06-07-18 | 10:46 AM
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Whoa... it's been three months since I last posted in this thread. I see there are still updates, but no actual product yet.
This saga is epic. They will sing songs of Helix in Valhalla until the final days of Ragnarok.
This saga is epic. They will sing songs of Helix in Valhalla until the final days of Ragnarok.
06-08-18 | 04:59 AM
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06-09-18 | 02:40 AM
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Welcome back, thread founder. Happy 2.25 Year Anniversary. Not one backer nor pre-order customer has received shipment of a Helix bike yet. The update pictures continue to appear as progress.
06-11-18 | 03:41 PM
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Years ago there was a bit on my local talk radio between the host and program director about plans for the station. "Meetings are being held and plans are under discussion. Notes are being taken and I'll let you know if anything comes up." There's your update.
06-17-18 | 04:52 PM
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3 weeks and still no update, but I suppose Peter could write something to give us a quick situation update before the weekend is out. Kind of a bummer there hasn't been any news for a week after when the update was due. I hope things are OK and it's nothing more than some components are still delayed and Peter just feels embarrassed that he keeps saying they will arrive and then don't. He probably should just stop saying when components he has no control over are going to arrive with such certainty. Anyway, hopefully we'll get some news soon.
06-18-18 | 05:27 PM
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In a world where oddly shaped folding bikes and practicality collide comes one man, one mission and one way out. Starring The Creator in his second role as entrepreneur, he will battle the forces of common sense and best practices to maybe possibly having the potential to hopefully achieving victory in the time honored craft of welding small metal parts and metal pipes to make bicycles with hinges.
Can he achieve the possible?
For a one time subscription price of $1,200 you will have lifetime access to The Helix Show™! Episodes are randomly released approximately biweekly to enhance excitement. Intrigue and anticipation drive this epic drama of visionary hope. Your subscription includes exclusive access to the The Helix Show™ current and past episodes and exclusive access to The Helix Show subscriber fan forum.
The Helix Show™. Coming late 2015. Only on The Kickstarter Channel.