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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Yep, there is a video on the Helix backer portal...

Yep, there is a video on the Helix backer portal showing how to remove the steerer, and owners are expected to remove it and return it to Helix for repair (which I guess is re-welding the affected...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-20, 05:51 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

I don't know how long the Helix manual has been...

I don't know how long the Helix manual has been available on the Helix customer portal, but I just found it. Since people frequently mention the helical hinges wearing out due to dirt getting in etc....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

I wonder what made Helix offer the refund to...

I wonder what made Helix offer the refund to backers. Maybe they received government assistance related to covid (even thought they didn't shut down) or perhaps they realised that backers selling...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-20, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

I just read the post. Although it's not fantastic...

I just read the post. Although it's not fantastic news, a seemingly realistic shipping date is refreshing, and now I feel like I can just concentrate on the bike I have instead of expecting the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Do you mean in the upgrade guide in the support...

Do you mean in the upgrade guide in the support section? I don't see much info on the portal other than support and the update blog thing, but I am a preorder customer, and don't get full access to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

The update was finally posted, but precisely...

The update was finally posted, but precisely because it was so long in coming, it was a little disappointing. If the exact same update had been broken into two or three smaller updates it would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

#278 ... I'm 1400 or so :( Expected delivery...

#278 ... I'm 1400 or so :( Expected delivery 2025? I just got a motorbike license, so maybe I should cancel my preorder and buy a motorbike instead :/
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-20, 05:43 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Yeah, I'm feeling the same way about my June...

Yeah, I'm feeling the same way about my June shipping date :/ Peter is not good with realistic time estimates, and by now he really should have learned to just double the amount of time he thinks...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-05-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 123,814
Posted By MrFlamey

I didn't realise this was still a problem. I...

I didn't realise this was still a problem. I bought a Tern Verge x10 about 5 years ago, and although I was aware of the recall on certain frames, my serial number was not affected, and I rode my bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-05-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Just curious, but what are the reasons for saying...

Just curious, but what are the reasons for saying that? Are Tern a notoriously bad company? I have a Tern Verge x10 and it's OK to ride, but kind of a piece of crap with many design flaws. Folding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Helix might be heavy (to some people, I guess it...

Helix might be heavy (to some people, I guess it is, but seems fine to me, except maybe at the $4000 retail pricing), but because it's overengineered and tough, there will be opportunities to reduce...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-24-19, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

They have all the production equipment they need...

They have all the production equipment they need to make bikes at a reasonable rate, and at $3600+ these things are not going to be flying off the shelves, so it's likely people who order now will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-19, 03:25 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

That sounds much better, but Peter should really...

That sounds much better, but Peter should really stop making time estimates and promising updates at certain times or intervals, because somehow he is almost always late :)

Anyway, 4 bikes a day...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-19, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Pretty disappointed at how far behind schedule...

Pretty disappointed at how far behind schedule they are, but glad to see that the team has expanded and hear (again) that their pace is increasing. The team photo is entirely comprised of older (well...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Glad you got your bikes, Ultralight. Even more...

Glad you got your bikes, Ultralight. Even more glad to hear that they live up to your expectations!
Gibsonsean: Are you still waiting on yours? I seem to remember you having a fairly low backer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-19, 02:38 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

I know we were asked not to share too much from...

I know we were asked not to share too much from the backer portal, but I think the issue of weight has been so tediously over-discussed here that having anything other than the full quote from Peter...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Actually, i wonder how large the box helix is...

Actually, i wonder how large the box helix is delivered in is. if you could find or make a case with the same inner dimensions as that box, you could use the foam inserts and it would be extremely...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-19, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Well, that's what I thought, but the dimensions...

Well, that's what I thought, but the dimensions are in the comments to the dropbox photos - all the photos have comments about the bike, so check them out if you didn't notice them before, as there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-19, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Hmm, although the weight doesn't bother me at...

Hmm, although the weight doesn't bother me at all, the fact it doesn't fit in a suitcase is really disappointing, since that was another major selling point. Also, the backer notes that one crank arm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

I get that Helix's claim of being the lightest...

I get that Helix's claim of being the lightest folding bike has not come true, but in general, I do not understand why people are so obsessed with the bloody weight of their bikes. As someone put it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-01-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Even though that video was in Korean, it somehow...

Even though that video was in Korean, it somehow seemed to show the folding better than the 10 minute video Peter posted a while ago on the backer portal :D

I don't think it looked fiddly or slow...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Damn! Finally :beer: I suspect that the...

Damn! Finally :beer:

I suspect that the first shipment to backers was not more than a handful of bikes, but hopefully now they are past that hurdle they can ramp up and get bikes to many more of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-19, 01:20 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

While I'm not particularly qualified to answer...

While I'm not particularly qualified to answer this, my impression is that the robotic welding saves a lot of labour cost and reduces time needed to weld each bike, so this could save a substantial...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-19, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Latest update is certainly interesting! The guy...

Latest update is certainly interesting! The guy is a mad perfectionist, and has a solution to every single problem (and more) that I ever had with my current folding bike, but I've gotta be honest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-19, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

My bike is also scheduled for July. Kinda wish I...

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,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Mine is a preorder, not backer position. I assume...

Mine is a preorder, not backer position. I assume backer numbers would be lower, but apparently the number doesn't correspond to the number of bikes ordered, so who knows? Also, still no update :/ I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Mine too, and it's a recent change, so probably a...

Mine too, and it's a recent change, so probably a result of them working out the final checkout etc. I asked a few months ago if my order number meant that they had sold 1400+ helixes, because I was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-28-18, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Yeah, I think we had a discussion about that a...

Yeah, I think we had a discussion about that a few pages back and it's probably my biggest worry, aside from the obvious possibility of it not being a good bike or having to wait another year for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-18, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Was going to say the same. Hope those fires stop...

Was going to say the same. Hope those fires stop burning soon.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-18, 04:15 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Yes, but I think most people that ordered a Helix...

Yes, but I think most people that ordered a Helix don't want a Brompton for various reasons, so going on about currently available bikes, none of which have the same combination of decently large...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-18, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

I think he is starting to stop being quite so...

I think he is starting to stop being quite so idealistic and get on track to shipping the bikes. He was talking about a DLC or carbon nitride coating option for the bike a few months ago (probably...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-18, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Yeah, I don't mind the size, but the lack of tyre...

Yeah, I don't mind the size, but the lack of tyre options is a bummer. Just checking now on Amazon for 24x1.5 inch tyres reveals very few results, so getting replacements should be a pain in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-18, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

When testing bikes, I found the 20" wheels on the...

When testing bikes, I found the 20" wheels on the Tern Verge X10 (which I bought) were quite reasonable, but the 16" wheels on a Brompton were a touch too small. However, small wheels are quite nice...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-18, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Slightly dissapointing that the parts are...

Slightly dissapointing that the parts are scheduled to arrive at the end of August, as I thought it was supposed to be this month, so that means another month of no bikes shipping, and it's becoming...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-18, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,315
Posted By MrFlamey

Iain, thanks for responding to the thread. Great...

Iain, thanks for responding to the thread. Great to hear that Headkayse has passed the safety checks with flying colours. I guess if it can be used repeatedly without worry about knocks and bumps,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

I know I'm not supposed to share info from the...

I know I'm not supposed to share info from the backer portal, but there have been lots of people here that are just constantly talking like Helix is about to fail and we are going to lose our money,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-18, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Me too. As long as there are regular updates and...

Me too. As long as there are regular updates and things are happening, I'm going to stay calm. Would be nice if they actually shipped a bike, but let's see if bikes start shipping once they have the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-18, 09:02 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,065
Posted By MrFlamey

Tern Verge x10 - The model I bought (2012 I...

Tern Verge x10
- The model I bought (2012 I think) had no chain guide, so the chain would fall of frequently when changing gear or even when going over bumps. Had to buy one later for something like...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,315
Posted By MrFlamey

https://www.hedkayse.com/ ...

https://www.hedkayse.com/
https://www.hedkayse.com/products/hedkayse-one?variant=21910621252

I've been wanting one of these for a while, since they are all about improving the safety of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-18, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

The custom parts made in Taiwan seem like they...

The custom parts made in Taiwan seem like they are causing most of the delays, but at least the locally made parts are apparently on schedule. I hope there aren't any more delays, but I've become so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

3 weeks and still no update, but I suppose Peter...

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...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-18, 05:16 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

I'm pretty excited to see the optional finish...

I'm pretty excited to see the optional finish pics (and hopefully pricing), but it will also be really good to finally hear when the bikes are likely to ship. I'm not sure I'll get mine this year...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Elon Musk is not sending cars to space with a...

Elon Musk is not sending cars to space with a team of four people, nor did he start with ~2.5 million dollars; He was an established entrepreneur who had made billions from the sale of PayPal and has...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-18, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

There was another update today. They are still...

There was another update today. They are still waiting on a couple of parts from their suppliers that have gotten delayed, but everything in house seems to be going pretty well. More videos of frames...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-14-18, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

The almost identical completed welds are even...

The almost identical completed welds are even more spiffy! Looking forward to the real update next week...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Do you know if the changes to the dimensions of...

Do you know if the changes to the dimensions of the Vellobike+ were mentioned to backers during development? That fold looks kind of messy compared to the prototype :(

I really hope there are no...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-18, 06:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,725
Posted By MrFlamey

I have a Tern Verge x10 that I bought in 2013...

I have a Tern Verge x10 that I bought in 2013 (around the time of the frame snapping problems actually, but it wasn't in the recall batch) and have done a few tours and lots of longer (100-200km)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-18, 11:24 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

That's a really nice looking bike! Hard to...

That's a really nice looking bike! Hard to believe they can get an electric assist bike down to just 11kg. Looking at their updates does show that they seem to be pretty on top of things compared to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

Yeah, I'm looking forward to that, as I'd like to...

Yeah, I'm looking forward to that, as I'd like to see the final mud guards and backpack. We still haven't seen if Helix will actually come with reflectors on the front or back, as no pictures of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-18, 12:48 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,638
Posted By MrFlamey

It will be very interesting to read the first...

It will be very interesting to read the first Helix reviews, since as a pre-order customer, I am unlikely to receive my bike until a couple of months after the first backers get theirs, and there is...
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