Author Topic: Helix Ti tubing frame and Aero ti frame  (Read 1789 times)

kwantani




Sakizashi

Re: Helix Ti tubing frame and Aero ti frame
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2024, 01:59:02 PM »
IDK, i've contact them about building frames and they replied like a year later. I do know those aero frames were sold in the US by a company based out of Arizona or new Mexico at some point. A Ti first gen Allez sprint is kind of a cute concept, though its probably heavy and pretty stiff.

The Helix tubing doesn't really make sense on a bike except for aesthetics. The shape is ~20% stiffer for the same nominal dimensions and wall thickness but takes ~30% more material. It will be more resistant to dings and dents i guess.

kanuto

Re: Helix Ti tubing frame and Aero ti frame
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2024, 07:57:18 AM »
Never heard of them before, the brand is Haofutan

Helix ti frame:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/HFT-Titanium-helix-road-bike-frame_60596917005.html?spm=a2700.details.popular_products.5.3626406aHBxIEf

Aero ti frame:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Popular-Hot-sale-New-Arrival-race_1600608995880.html?spm=a2700.details.you_may_like.3.474d1203DVYnNt

I have deal with them last year. Once you get their attention the communication is fast. And quick turn around of the whole build. Less than 2mos if im not mistaken.

I have attached the frame they built.

kwantani

Re: Helix Ti tubing frame and Aero ti frame
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2024, 07:47:18 PM »
wow very nice! is that sandlblasting?

kanuto

Re: Helix Ti tubing frame and Aero ti frame
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2024, 08:11:09 PM »
Yes, it is. I checked with them again. Still same price as last year. I think 550-700 depending on the style/tube for the road frame.