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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-18, 01:54 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Last year I toyed around with 24" wheels on a...

Last year I toyed around with 24" wheels on a mountain bike - I DID use Schwalbe Kojaks in the 24" x 1.5" size. Rode nicely. When the Helix arrives, in combination with the 1.5"s and flex of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-18, 02:40 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Welcome back, thread founder. Happy 2.25 Year...

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.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

There are quite a few here who 'pre-ordered' in...

There are quite a few here who 'pre-ordered' in early 2017. Refunds can easily be granted for the pre-order people. So they can easily say, "They're going to get theirs before I get mine," and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-18, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

It'd be nice to get the delivery schedule this...

It'd be nice to get the delivery schedule this time. The first announcement that there'd be a delivery schedule was late 2017 I think.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-18, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

...that the fat lady weighs about 98 LBS.

...that the fat lady weighs about 98 LBS.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-18, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

No fat lady yet. Charlize Theron had to eat Mac...

No fat lady yet. Charlize Theron had to eat Mac and Cheese at 2am to maintain her 50 LB weight gain. This is for the movie, Tully. Let that be incentive for Spanky Lady.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Correction: So any ________ now... :lol:

Correction: So any ________ now... :lol:
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-18, 04:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 66,330
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Curious, where did you purchase your Brommie...

Curious, where did you purchase your Brommie from? Did you order it online?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-18, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Great thread. It continues to give me the church...

Great thread. It continues to give me the church giggles.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-18, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

I know, right? That's quite some power. Then...

I know, right? That's quite some power.

Then Peter said, “Let there be dark”; and there was dark.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-18, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

April Fool? :innocent:

April Fool? :innocent:
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-18, 02:30 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Is Spanky Lady pregnant? If so, how many months?

Is Spanky Lady pregnant? If so, how many months?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Peter has to learn that his spanky lady is not...

Peter has to learn that his spanky lady is not the fat lady.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-18, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Well THIS update just shut me up. But I'm pretty...

Well THIS update just shut me up. But I'm pretty sure I'll be barking again, until the first one encounters the singing fat lady.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-18, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Okay, done. ALMOST done... Rumors. The...

Okay, done. ALMOST done...



Rumors. The Helix makes promise after promise to show up for date after date, but repeatedly continues to flake and never shows up... for ANYONE. So the Brompton...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-18, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Congratulations. What did you order or pick up...

Congratulations. What did you order or pick up for a Brompton configuration? My order will process on March 1st - it's the one of the window openings this year to order a custom Brompton.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-18, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Add another syllable and a few more letters to...

Add another syllable and a few more letters to preproduction, and it might work. :lol:
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Helix has a production line?

Helix has a production line?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-18, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Oh come on, I really wanted to hear ya say,...

Oh come on, I really wanted to hear ya say, "Where got my bike going!?!"
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-18, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

So okay, no more posting of the inside stuff. ...

So okay, no more posting of the inside stuff.

So in other outside activities,

no whiff of the fat lady yet...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-18, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Well, okay. I epsecially would've missed Miss...

Well, okay. I epsecially would've missed Miss Spanky. :love::roflmao2:
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-18, 02:45 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Is it true?

Is it true?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-05-18, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Okay. So, spanky she is. ;)

Okay. So, spanky she is. ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-05-18, 03:43 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 36,642
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

594516 Copy and paste the link into Google...

594516

Copy and paste the link into Google Translate. The translation into English can be quite entertaining. :roflmao2::lol:
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-18, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

This thread should also be called, The 'x-Files....

This thread should also be called, The 'x-Files. Apostrophe required.

And if I'm recalling correctly, one of their movie titles from 2008: The 'x-Files: I Want to Believe. :roflmao2:
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-18, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

'Twas the the month of December, and all...

'Twas the the month of December,
and all through the lands,
a sim' of a test bike?
But no plan to plan.

:(
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-03-18, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

I think Ms. spanky lady was meant to be a joke....

I think Ms. spanky lady was meant to be a joke. The name Bobby Sue was part of the lyrics of Take the Money and Run.

Please define spanky lady. I looked up spanky on Urban Dictionary and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-03-18, 03:46 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Yeah, I thought that applied to everyone (backers...

Yeah, I thought that applied to everyone (backers + pre-orderers). Good job making sure.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-18, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

I've never seen another 4 person team photo -...

I've never seen another 4 person team photo - just the one for xmas. Was this something from a previous year?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Right, THAT'S it. ANY proof. Yeah, it could...

Right, THAT'S it. ANY proof.

Yeah, it could be dubious that the piccie has some Photoshope-ing going on.

So how about a non-pro photo? NO paper and inappropriate lighting might result with the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

The test bike ain't happenin'. Do I have full...

The test bike ain't happenin'. Do I have full proof? No. I could be proven wrong in the next few days.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-17, 04:56 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Every one of those photos (except for the test...

Every one of those photos (except for the test bike photo) can be found through Google Images, or even can be found on the Helix website without login. For the test bike, yeah - I apologize to Peter...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Okay, let me start by saying that I would've...

Okay, let me start by saying that I would've rather much preferred to keep things internal but after reading about the possible suspicions on the test bike, I feel that this needed to come out for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

You're right about the final design. Internal...

You're right about the final design. Internal cable routing for shifting AND folding? How about... where's the shifter? Not knowing what's internal and external on my own non-folding bike, I had to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-17, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Oh! Whoa! You guys are right. Why the need for...

Oh! Whoa! You guys are right. Why the need for the pro photos on a test bike? And will the test bike will be able to shift gears?



Well I'm betting that your Brompton works, and the Helix test...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-25-17, 06:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,812
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Hi Joseph, I am pro-backpack. 1 mile to the...

Hi Joseph, I am pro-backpack.

1 mile to the grocery store - lucky you.

The grocery store I prefer to shop, is 1.5 miles away. At 1.4 miles away, is a bigger, pricier, 24 hour grocery store, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Right, I saw the 12/21 post. Is yours a 2014-2017...

Right, I saw the 12/21 post. Is yours a 2014-2017 model?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-17, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Actually, I expect they throw in the Ti post for...

Actually, I expect they throw in the Ti post for us (pre-orders) too. I'm just about ready to pull out of this, and give my soul and a few limbs to Brompton.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Also... Update 12/09/2017: "The wait is...

Also...

Update 12/09/2017: "The wait is almost over, in the next update we will be posting our anticipated manufacturing and delivery schedule."

Update 12/23/2017: "After contacting the custom...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

You were right. It wasn't an update before the...

You were right. It wasn't an update before the update. We'll have to wait...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-17, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Thanks for the timeline. I sat there for quite...

Thanks for the timeline. I sat there for quite some time, shaking my head at Peter's progress and lack of updating on time throughout the year. I'm sure there's a few pre-order people on this forum...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-17, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

The heading in bold was, Just a quick update ...

The heading in bold was, Just a quick update

So yeah, I'm hoping this the update before the update.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-17, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Looks like a quick update was posted for the test...

Looks like a quick update was posted for the test bike. It's to be shown in the next update. I'd like to see something at the end of the month. Or is this code for TWO WEEKS?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-17, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

TWO WEEKS is a mantra that ends up with someone's...

TWO WEEKS is a mantra that ends up with someone's head exploding.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-23-17, 04:05 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

With you and jur selling your backer positions...

With you and jur selling your backer positions recently, this may begin to light a fire under Team Helix. "Hey, our foundation seems to be shifting." :injured:
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-17, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Ouch! You're right. That's practically the same...

Ouch! You're right. That's practically the same as the standover...

According to the illustration, my guess is yes, it can be adjusted down. Also note the indication that those numbers are subject...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-17, 04:16 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Some Helix numbers to consider (from the startup...

Some Helix numbers to consider (from the startup announcement):

Stack: 672 mm / 26.5 in
Reach: 435 mm / 17.1 in
Seat post height to pedal spindle: 932 mm / 36.7 in max | 580 mm / 22.8 in min
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-17, 12:50 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

Wow, you've got THAT right. Peter gets a gold...

Wow, you've got THAT right. Peter gets a gold star for really opening up and laying out all the delays and mistakes, which includes a few hiccups over the past 2 years. 7x more content than the last...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-03-17, 04:23 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

So you've got a backstage pass with the backers....

So you've got a backstage pass with the backers. Pretty cool. I really do hope the test bike comes out in less than 2 weeks, or at least a status report.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-29-17, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,173
Posted By DaKineDatFolds

I'm curious linberl, what's the other forum...

I'm curious linberl, what's the other forum you're following? All I'm aware of atm is the kickstarter.com website.





Your awesome Helix info would be missed, jur. And thanks if you...
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