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Checkout system
Still working on fixing a bug in the checkout system
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Stop Complaining
Originally Posted by linberl
(Post 20738674)
Yes, and no. He can make sufficient material changes to his design that it would be very easy to make a case that it is not the same as the project bike; he can claim he abandoned that concept because he ran out of money. He could then take the concept to investors and come back with something else. Not saying he would do this at all....so far he seems pretty honorable. But crowdfunding developers HAVE done this and gotten away with it. Bottom line: if you back a crowdfunded project you should not expect to receive anything other than the warm fuzzy feelings of spurring development. I'm not aware of any devs that have sold their items outside of crowdfunding but not delivered to backers so that's a non-issue at this point. I would just encourage caution as our legal system is not going to do much to help in this situation without an incredible amount of legal fees which would be prohibitive for anything but a massive group (many thousands of backers).
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Originally Posted by ward00
(Post 20739720)
Planning to sue? After 3 years we are finally getting to the finish line. Stop wishing for failure and instead enjoy the journey.
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Originally Posted by linberl
(Post 20740003)
read the effing thread, dude. Sheesh.
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Originally Posted by Gibsonsean
(Post 20740106)
:50: :)
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I'm just here to check out the checkout bugs, man.
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I'm trying to decide if I keep my 10 speed derailleur or change it to an 11 speed Alfine.
Derailleur: less weight, less $$, fairly reliable. I think it can be fairly easily replaced / upgraded in the future. Alfine: more weight, more $$, can shift while stopped. Reliability for light use? Maintenance? I would appreciate feedback from our resident experts. For background: I use my Brompton for air travel to Europe and hope to do the same with my Helix. |
Originally Posted by Joe Remi
(Post 20740796)
I'm just here to check out the checkout bugs, man.
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:beer:
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Originally Posted by mingo
(Post 20740798)
I'm trying to decide if I keep my 10 speed derailleur or change it to an 11 speed Alfine.
Derailleur: less weight, less $$, fairly reliable. I think it can be fairly easily replaced / upgraded in the future. Alfine: more weight, more $$, can shift while stopped. Reliability for light use? Maintenance? I would appreciate feedback from our resident experts. I can work on those. I can't even see inside those geared hubs. (They could be filled with hamsters, spiders, & prefamulated amulite for all I know.) I am now checked out & paid up. Alas, my delivery date is in July. I was hoping to have it for a big June Coolspring Power Museum engine show. (It's my transportation around that sprawling complex of asphalt, crushed stone, grass, & mud.) |
Sheesh right back at you
did you not write "THEN you can obviously sue"? |
I’m going to ask you guys to please calm down in here, all this hostility is unnecessary. :) |
Checked out
Checked out my two bikes. Now have to wait till July and August (at least). I selected both 10 speed for the same reasons above - reliability, maintainability, bike touring abroad. Cannot wait to hear from one of you guys who gets it early how it rides...
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I am very excited for the people who are checking out. The Fat Lady seems indeed to be gearing up and I wish the first and last and all inbetween current buyers to finally feel the grain of sand-blasted titanium under the palm of your hand, as you quirkily fiddle around with he front fork for the first unfold...
i wish you a pleasant a safe ride too, so i can order my own little titanium deathmachine when the money and time allows. thank you for sharing too! |
New to the scene here but have been monitoring this forum and Helix's updates for a while now. Recently checked out my order for two bikes but was hoping for an earlier delivery date than July to coincide with my wife's annual trip home to Japan in March. Would have been nice to take these along with us on the trains. Went with the 10 speed versions for the same reasons as others have posted here.
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In theory we'll get our first reviews in 2 months. What a time to be alive!
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My bike is also scheduled for July. Kinda wish I took on the risk of a backer position for the earlier ship date, upgraded components and lower price because I really wanted to ride it this Spring, but I'm still excited that I'll be getting my bike finally (let's assume it actually arrives this year) and it will be fun watching the backer reviews start to appear before then. At least I can get a refund if it turns out to be crap, but I don't think it will :D
I sincerely hope the July date doesn't slip to a later month, as pretty much every other announced date has. I was originally told the insanely optimistic shipping date of July 2017 :P |
Originally Posted by ward00
(Post 20741557)
Sheesh right back at you
did you not write "THEN you can obviously sue"? |
Originally Posted by 1nterceptor
(Post 20676491)
Site only mentions that the company will start taking people's money(again!) in 2019.
But does it say anywhere when they will deliver 1 bike? Year? Decade? Real weight of a real bike. Available now; for a few decades actually. :) https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7631/...e4f7f75ce5.jpg 2013 Brompton S6L-X by 1nterceptor, on Flickr Available since 2 years ago I think :D |
The Helix thread has been a massive lesson in patience, roller-coaster emotions, and an education. And that's just as a bystander, lol. Super excited for you guys and can't wait to read all the great reviews and see real life pics. Good things do come to those who wait =)
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Seems the excitement is getting people riled up
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Originally Posted by Raxel
(Post 20742280)
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Originally Posted by Gibsonsean
(Post 20744115)
What is this?
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Originally Posted by Lalato
(Post 20744488)
It's a full titanium Brompton clone. See the other thread started by Raxel on his build.
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During checkout, there was an option for a spendier Wolf Tooth chainring.
I can't verify it after checking out, but I recall that it was around $50 or so more, & that it weighed a little less. Pay that much to save an ounce or less? Nah...I passed on it. Anyone have thoughts about this option? |
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