Helios

[pushkar]

As close to correct we can be. Molds were done this past week so expecting frame production soon.

 

[Ebiker33]

As close to correct we can be. Molds were done this past week so expecting frame production soon.

So the Helios is now carbon fiber and not aluminium?

 

[onlineaddy]

So the Helios is now carbon fiber and not aluminium?

That is correct.

 

[Ebiker33]

That is correct.

I wonder how the step through version had to be beefed up to make that work?

 

[pushkar]

I wonder how the step through version had to be beefed up to make that work?

Actually if you see the Helios listing you will see the step through is actually a better geometry and has better clearance than the aluminum one. https://wattwagons.com/products/helios

We are getting extra strong joints. The weight penalty is less than 1 LB (Compared to the diamond frame).

 

[Ebiker33]

Actually if you see the Helios listing you will see the step through is actually a better geometry and has better clearance than the aluminum one. https://wattwagons.com/products/helios

We are getting extra strong joints. The weight penalty is less than 1 LB (Compared to the diamond frame).

Well a carbon fiber step through is more unique, this should get some attention, can you put 3" wheels on it ?

 

[pushkar]

Well a carbon fiber step through is more unique, this should get some attention, can you put 3" wheels on it ?

Yes!! We can! Helios had option to go up to 27.5*3 inch tire.

 

[Deacon Blues]

@pushkar when will we know what the rear rack looks like. I'm planning ahead on what panniers to order and I want bags that will fit the rack.

 

[pushkar]

@pushkar when will we know what the rear rack looks like. I'm planning ahead on what panniers to order and I want bags that will fit the rack.

We will stick to the axiom journey rack. If there is enough people who want to switch to something else (like a system), We can do that too.

If you have a preference let me know.

 

[Cuz Vinny]

We will stick to the axiom journey rack. If there is enough people who want to switch to something else (like a system), We can do that too.

If you have a preference let me know.

Ever thought of offering the Lauf Suspension fork for this bike?

 

[onlineaddy]

I’ve read good things about the Ortleib QL systems.

 

[pushkar]

Ever thought of offering the Lauf Suspension fork for this bike?

Lauf doesn’t certify for ebikes. People can put it on but it’s not warrantied by the manufacturer.

 

[pushkar]

I’ve read good things about the Ortleib QL systems.

I love that. Let me reach out to ortleib.

 

[Deacon Blues]

I’ve read good things about the Ortleib QL systems.

I like these panniers.

 

[Deacon Blues]

@pushkar, I like the red (without the sparkles) color on the Hydra frame (red fades to black). Is that one of the stock color choices?

 

[pushkar]

@pushkar, I like the red (without the sparkles) color on the Hydra frame (red fades to black). Is that one of the stock color choices?

That’s a custom color option.

 

[Deacon Blues]

That’s a custom color option.

@pushkar, the red color, by itself, is a custom color?

 

[pushkar]

Just one color is included. Though this is paint (and not ceracote) so I have check what the single paint color pricing is.

 

[onlineaddy]

Just one color is included. Though this is paint (and not ceracote) so I have check what the single paint color pricing is.

Could you please clarify, Pushkar? Isn't single paint color included (i.e. no upcharge)?

 

[reed scott]

Just one color is included. Though this is paint (and not ceracote) so I have check what the single paint color pricing is.

It was a hundred bucks when I ordered.