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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-20, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

You paid $1300ish 3-4 years ago. I don't believe...

You paid $1300ish 3-4 years ago. I don't believe backers paid him enough to create a factory and hire his own employees. He claimed that he invested $1 million of his own funds into this project....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I think Peter would do better if he was not...

I think Peter would do better if he was not bothered with distractions ( questions ). Want your bike sooner? Leave him alone.

He doesn't owe anyone anything. He has proven himself to be an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-05-20, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

There were many documented failures on Tern's...

There were many documented failures on Tern's website.... until all that information was public, then required login credentials, then it was removed from search engines, and then it was deleted.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I'm not an investor. I knew this project was...

I'm not an investor. I knew this project was developed by a good guy with a great idea. I thought it would be foolish not to support the development.

FYI we are in a market with nonsense from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

It's still in the box. I won't have time to...

It's still in the box. I won't have time to tinker with it for a couple of weeks, but it looks really cool.

Overall, I think it is the best bike with 24" wheels. I still don't understand the big...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I am getting bike #215...

I am getting bike #215 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=215) tomorrow. Things seem to be rolling along.


Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

FYI I funded Helix and I'm waiting like everyone...

FYI I funded Helix and I'm waiting like everyone else. I just sent the below to Peter.

Peter,
You don't owe everyone a bike right away. It seems to me that you should start selling bikes to new...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

The demand for the bike is mostly based on a...

The demand for the bike is mostly based on a titanium frame.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-19, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Him being hands off has created this super large...

Him being hands off has created this super large thread. I expect he will get more press, whenever he wants.... because nothing is in the public domain.

His success with Kickstarter was not luck!...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I believe Apple started the concept of secrecy....

I believe Apple started the concept of secrecy. Several companies have followed that model.

It's a personal preference issue.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-19, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I believe some competitors are also interested &...

I believe some competitors are also interested & want Peter to fail.

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-19, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I would not like to see it, but I could do it. I...

I would not like to see it, but I could do it. I assumed 12 hr days would be a minimum.

My argument was that he doesn't need an assembly line with numbers he provided as projections. I am sure I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-29-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I estimate that I could assemble at least 20...

I estimate that I could assemble at least 20 bikes per day....on my own. This equals 140 per week, or 500ish per month. Three people would nearly triple production.

This implies that he can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-19-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

FYI we have developed a new bike which accepts...

FYI we have developed a new bike which accepts three different wheel sizes. I hope to release it in 2020.

It's amazing what one can do in CAD.

Thanks
Yan

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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

It's disc, so you will probably be able to swap...

It's disc, so you will probably be able to swap wheels to 540. I expect he took this option into account during development.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-28-18, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Things are constantly changing, hence I would...

Things are constantly changing, hence I would expect the business plan has evolved....and will continue to evolve.

There is no reason for them to share it publicly. Does Dahon, Brompton, etc share...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Margin on parts is 50%, bikes is around 40%, but...

Margin on parts is 50%, bikes is around 40%, but expensive bikes have a lower margin.

Assuming Peter goes with dealers, I expect the Helix to sell for around 3k, which means dealers need 2k to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I expect Peter will go customer direct. There are...

I expect Peter will go customer direct. There are not many dealers with the capital to stock his bikes. Additionally, a 35% margin will negativity affect retail pricing.

He has developed enough...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-17, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

The kickstarter fees are listed at...

The kickstarter fees are listed at https://www.kickstarter.com/help/fees. It seems they are between 8% and 10% for most countries.

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-17, 03:52 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I believe Kickstarter fees are between 5-10%...

I believe Kickstarter fees are between 5-10% depending on the country and currency.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I funded this project. However I would like to...

I funded this project. However I would like to get out.

Last year I communicated with Peter, and offered help after I quit my teaching gig in Hawai'i. I understand he thought I was looking for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-17, 05:18 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

The exchange rate at the time made it under $1200...

The exchange rate at the time made it under $1200 USD.

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-17, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I don't see this as a scam. Thanks Yan

I don't see this as a scam.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-17, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

It's hysterical. Thanks, Yan

It's hysterical.

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Why did you not use it? I dream about these...

Why did you not use it? I dream about these possibilities!

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-17, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Using that as a hook you could have kept it going...

Using that as a hook you could have kept it going all day.....this would have been the best BF April Fools prank ever.

You don't have permission for next year....I'm taking your idea :)
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-17, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I don't think one can ever guess other peoples...

I don't think one can ever guess other peoples motives, hence it is best not to try. Clarity will come in time.

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-16, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Ouch! That stinks! I was hoping he could make it...

Ouch! That stinks! I was hoping he could make it happen. I didn't like that he is preselling more bikes before delivering anything.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-16, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

In 13 years I don't recall ever paying under...

In 13 years I don't recall ever paying under $4500. $3500 including fees and trucking is a bargain!

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

My last 40' container costed $3500 including...

My last 40' container costed $3500 including truck delivery ( in NC ).

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-16, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I think he sold under 1000 bikes. I could...

I think he sold under 1000 bikes. I could assemble that many bikes myself in less than a month ( with no team ). However the welding and design are not as quick or easy. I think he has enough...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

It is too early to judge the final outcome. I...

It is too early to judge the final outcome. I have doubts, but I am hopeful it will work.

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

That stinks! I hope the story ends on a positive...

That stinks! I hope the story ends on a positive note. I was a fan.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-16, 06:04 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

It can be done for much less than $1600. It...

It can be done for much less than $1600. It requires efficiency, which most startups possess.

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-16, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Jur, What date did Helix give you? ...

Jur,

What date did Helix give you?

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-16, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I think I understand the ambiguity. Your customer...

I think I understand the ambiguity. Your customer must have ordered an internal hub model. My IGH orders take about 5 months to arrive. I guess they ordered the hubs late.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-16, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

I got an email on Thursday. It said... ...

I got an email on Thursday. It said...

Amongst all these great things, the clock has been ticking away and we find ourselves in May – two months after our projected delivery date. The burning...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-16, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Really? I got an email that said October. I...

Really? I got an email that said October. I assumed this October.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-16, 07:38 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

FYI they pushed delivery back until October. ...

FYI they pushed delivery back until October.

The swingarm looks great, and I think everyone will be happy soon....except Thor :) I'm joking.

Thanks
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-25-16, 06:54 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

This is not a good comparison. The guy running...

This is not a good comparison. The guy running the coolest is a horrible individual, not too many people are at his level.

Here's my honest opinion, I wish Peter would have zoomed into the hinges...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

It takes me about 6 months to get Shimano Nexus...

It takes me about 6 months to get Shimano Nexus 8sp hubs, 11sp take about the same time. Helix just finished component selection 1-2 months ago, I am certain the delays are not over. However once it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-16, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

Let me first say that if you are looking for a Ti...

Let me first say that if you are looking for a Ti folder you should support Helix, I believe this will be a quality product. They will start selling preorders in March. I have investigated Ti frames...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-16, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

One variable they probably did not account for...

One variable they probably did not account for was the exchange rate. It ballooned up to 1.48 for a little while, it is back to 1.34 today.....I was really worried that.

Thanks,
Yan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-16, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,022,709
Posted By downtube

It's going to be a while. I am not sure that all...

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...
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