Thanks for that link, bargainguy. I like their description of the finish appearance as looking like pearl paint job when light hits it. The pictures I've seen of shot peened metal make it look a bit duller in general, but it's quite attractive.
The update just said that they are considering it. I would hope that if it adds a significant delay to manufacturing and doesn't offer enough benefit over the current machined Titanium finish that they would forgo it, or maybe add it as an option for people who don't mind waiting a little longer. Personally, I love the look of the shot peened finish, but I don't know how long I would mind waiting or paying to get it on my bike. I guess most people still waiting for their Helix are pretty patient
