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Old 07-25-18, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jipe

I guess the same will happen for Helix if like for the Vellobike+, Helix become a successful business i.e. if Peter has many pre-orders and made agreements with dealer to show Helix in their shops and sell Helix.
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 exposure to work without dealers.

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