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Almost four years ago, at 46 years of age, I had a life-threatening coronary event that required quintuple by-pass surgery. Following my surgery I began to walk, then jog, six times a week to maintain my cardiovascular health. I enjoyed jogging but was also prone to injuries. Shin splints and pulled calf muscles became a norm and eventually I developed bursitis in my right hip. I had to stop running. Because of my heart condition, however, I have to keep moving. When I saw an ad for the HalfBike I thought, perhaps this is a solution to my problem. I took the plunge and bought a HalfBike 3. I've been riding my HalfBike for about a month now and love it. It keeps me moving, is low impact, gets my heart pumping, and it's fun. I turn 50 in October and currently ride my HalfBike 40 minutes a day, six days a week, and cover a little over 6 miles per ride. If you're looking for a low-impact, fun, cardio workout, a HalfBike might just be what you're looking for.

It's really hard to get a grip on it but I'll keep trying...... I can only afford the HALFBIKE 2 and so I'm not sure how it feels when comparing to the HALFBIKE 3 https://www.instagram.com/p/CD0DVCeBCuh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CETG6QXBNI2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Ok first let me start off by saying I love my Halfbike. Im a city boy around the Philadelaphia area and this bike is great for it. Now there are some things that I wish they tweak. 1 is the handle bars I hope they make them little longer so that you can have room to add your own custom grips. The other thing is to adjust it to fit people who are taller then normal and the weight limit should be adjusted to support heavier weights. And last is the front break I think they should develop a front and rear braking system. Other then that I love it.

Several years ago I saw a halfbike and fell in love with it from very first look. It took around 3 years to meet it though (due to its cost). It is even more exciting to ride it then I expected. It is faster then I expected (average speed is around 21 km/h for me). I live in Vilnius is nor too flat nor too hilly, but the range of speed the hub covers is perfect. It is very compact and fits well in tailored bag. It is important to note that good ground is important to ride halfbike, thus mountain biking, downhill rides or trips though wild growth are pretty much impossible. Another possible issue is maintenance of it. Since it contains a lot of nonstandard components, it can be difficult to fix it in local bicycle stores. The company provides guarantee for 1 year, but I am not really happy with prospects of fixing it afterwards. I bought all available accessories. See by light set - very happy with functionality, mounting and strength of it. Fenders - quite useless, the design is nice to look, but functionality is missing. A lot of water is splashed straight to the heels. Front fenders tend to fall off. Halfbike bag - product is nice, but for the price it cost I missed an option to bring it in some comfortable way while cycling. Now I cant really comfortably bring it and ride a halfbike. Liquid sealant - didn`t have any holes in tires so I guess it works. Reflectors - they are fine, mounting felt weird though. Overall, I am happy with product and very excited to ride it. Even though it is not the most effective way of transportation, joy more than compensates that. I would not recommend other accessories than light set though.

dear halfbike friends, I am starting my first steps and they are easy and fun. Everyone wants to try it and soon they handle it well too. we will continue to learn.

At 50yrs old I bought a half bike, I cant ride an ordinary bicycle due to pelvic pain. I really enjoy going out on the half bike, you certainly get lots of attention, almost all very positive. Its harder work than a normal bicycle, probably half way between running and cycling, its great on tarred roads but its more difficult once you go off road, certainly no mountain bike terrain, you need to be more careful of pot holes and bumps in the road than you would an ordinary bike and a little more careful with the braking when going down hill fast, its also hard going on steep up hills but its great for keeping fit. Initially its difficult to ride but stick with it because it will be worth it. Give yourself a couple of days practice and you should be getting up to it. Look at it like you are learning to ride a bike all over again. In my opinion the half bike was quite expensive when i bought it but occassionaly there are deals out there and it does seem well put together.

Ok. Amazing bike with some things still to develop. Riding this bicycle is fun but has a big problem: it is too rigid, it lacks a front shock absorber. This is a big problem when you're at speed and the road is a little bumpy. You can only use this bicycle on perfectly smooth roads.

I enjoyed "Yumigahama Cycling Course", which was opened on March 23, 2020, on halfbike3. It is suitable for halfbike because the pavement is new and almost flat along the sea. I ran comfortably while watching the sandy beach and pine forest. Google Map G726+Q7 境港市、鳥取県

Con certezza è una vera avventura, trascorrere un po' di km insieme a lei... Inizialmente non è facile capire cosa è meglio fare per "domare" questa grande idea. Una per la mia età... 56 anni, altra per mancanza di una capacità fisica e mentale (perché forse è meglio avere). Però dopo un mese de periodici tentativi di controllo e allenamento inizio avere delle soddisfazioni piena...

Not much to say : great idea, excellent materials, very good design ! I use my HALFBIKE 3 mostly to commute from home to work everywhere in France. It means I put it in my car from home to the railway station, fold it just before going in the train, then ride it when arrived in a new town. It's easy, convenient and very fun. I used a foldable bike before. The HALFBIKE is lighter, easier to place in the train (or in the car trunk), and the good point is I can keep it with me when entering a store, for example. No need to leave it outside. A few things could be improved : even with optionnal fenders, your ride can become a bit wet when the weather is bad. Folding requires to struggle a bit with the 2 lower levers, more than I had to to with a foldable bike for example. These are details anyway. I would buy it again without hesitation !

I use the halfbike for endurance exercises (90min rides with some hills) and commutes. Initially I bought it, because I wanted to learn a new skill. However it was much less of a challenge, than I thought it would be. Some reviews suggested, that it's hard to learn. I'm 52 years old and learned it within three days. About the bike itself: - It's heavier than I expected - I bought it with the medium terrain option. that was a clear mistake. I strongly recommend the very hilly setup. (unless you life in a perfect flat world). Changing the sprocket in retrospect was quite a challenge. Anyway, this thing is not a good choice for a hilly terrain. - I consider the handlebar too narrow. I assume it's so narrow to keep the bike compact and avoid too much torsion. But it's just not ergonomic. You have to be very careful, that your shoulders don't fall forward. I constantly have to remind myself to keep an open chest. That's especially challenging for people with wider shoulders. I would suggest to make a wider handlebar an option. - After a while, I had asymmetric springs, which tilt the bike slightly. I'm not sure, if that's normal. Probably a quality issue. I recommend to purchase a second pair of springs with the initial purchase anyway. + the gear-hub works pretty well. + braking works well, even at higher speeds downhill + overall build quality is pretty good So, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Despite of the above: I ride this thing regularly and enjoy it. It's an integral part of my workout routine now. I ride it in the rain, when the skateboard has to stay at home. After some training you can use it for city commutes, provided, that the traffic is kind of civilized. However you will never feel the same kind of control as on a normal bike. I look forward to version 6.

I have had my HalfBike for several months now and love it. This thing is a KILLER workout! Fun to ride with the only downside being that the brakes are very loud and screechy. If they worked that kink out it would be perfect!

It does take some time to actually practice before you think you can hit the road. Making turns are the tricky part with how much you lean and how far you are into the corners. It's a fun great way to get around places. loved it. Though still need some time to get used to it.

Halfbike is a unique fitness gadget. It is a stylish and eye catching. People will notice you anywhere you go. Halfbike will challenge your balance and able to give your heart a serious workout. I bought two and I am happy with the quality and with the after sale experience. The team behind the halfbike are professional and helpful people! I've positive interactions and have recommended the halfbike to many friends and still do.

I love half-bike! the bike arrived with the broken handlebars , but after 10 days i receveid a new handlebars. The bike is exactly as I expected it, now I have to learn to go there, but i like ride halfbike. Maybe is not easy to turn right or left, but i love feel my body moving with bike. So what else? Enjoy and thank you!

I just bought the Halfbike 3 and it's my first experience with the Halfbike. I must say the first month was actually tough and challenging. Learning and riding it required a lot of energy! I also conclude that the Halfbike is only for flat surfaces (hence, -1 star. Sorry, this is just subjective for me!). Had a lot of falls or close-crashes when maneuvering on uneven inclined surfaces (my neighborhood has a lot of hilly areas). I learned it the hard way. Also, riding downhill was very scary at first, especially if your whole body is tense (I was wiggling dangerously a lot!); I eventually learned to loosen up and downhills are not that scary anymore. Haha Anyway, on the second month, I learned to ride it more 'relaxed' and, lo and behold, it really is fun! It's a really great conversation starter and it's fun to watch friends become mesmerized as they try it for the first time. I can attest that riding the Halfbike becomes fun and great the more time and experience you have with it!

I'm really happy with my new Halfbike 2. It is not a full replacement for my bicycle, but it is a fun alternative, and certainly works for my 3 mile commute. It is great that it folds up and fits in the back seat or trunk of a small car. It is definitely a better workout than riding my bike. I love that it has some upper body workout as well as just the legs. My main disappointment is that the medium size was too small for me (I am 6 foot 1 inches). I followed the guidelines on the website which put me solidly into the medium size. Halfbike was willing to send me a replacement large handlebar, which I appreciated, but had me pay $50 for it. The larger size is definitely more comfortable for me to use. I also think the handlebars should be wider (maybe already done on the Halfbike 3, just as I think the brakes are better on the Halfbike 3).

I absolutely love my halfbike, my body feels ten years younger already.

Assembling the Halfbike 3 was easy. The youtube video tutorial is a good assistant btw. On the same day as it was delivered I have taken it for the very first ride in a park nearby. After few fails I was able to ride straightforward and in moments afterwards turning left and right was taking good shapes ;) after total of 3 km riding my adrenaline level was so high (excitement+pressure) that it took me a while to calm down... the feeling of riding the Halfbike is very special and it implies regular rides and sharpening your skills to increase the level of joy and excitement. Unfortunately weather conditions and tight working schedule do not allow currently regular excursions with the bike and I am looking forward for the next season to do/train more!

I havent ride a bike for a decade, but halfbike 2 had attrack my attention on FB years ago. Until the HB3 campaign launched on kickstarter, I think I should go ahead this time. Received the HB3 early Aug, it wasnt as difficult to ride as I thought when I watch the youtube about HB2. Basically provided you've got a wide enough area you can ride it in straight line immediately. Still remembered the first time I ride it my whole body (specially my shoulder) was so sore because I need to keep my body in correct balance. The rear wheel steering is really one of a kind and is very nimble. You can make a U turn in a extreme small diameter; but of course it takes time for you to master the skills. I use it for my training (I hate doing workout in gym), I also like running thus by doing this alternatively I can keep myself busy. The only thing I can comment about it is that the handle bar is a bit too short, I bought the handle bar extender to further lengthen it by around an inch each side. It would be great if the weight can be reduced too.