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My 3rd week and this time I was able to stay longer on the halfbike without stopping after installing maglock pedals. I prefer this bike than conventional bike because my prosthetic leg can hold longer even if my amputee leg sweats hard. So far, loving it. I still have lots to learn and adapt. But no rush. I have all the time I needed.

The halfbike was the best present I got it in recent years. I have my bike for the past 12 months and I don’t know what was like before it.

This is completely different from anything I have had to do. The mental rewiring that one must perform in order to ride the Halfbike is nothing short of amazing. I recommend the Halfbike for anyone that wants to experience something new to learn, like that first time you learned how to ride your bike without training wheels or the first time you learn how to drive a car.

I love my halfbike, I have just done an 18.8 km ride to the beach and back here in Adelaide. What a workout. I love the way it moves, the way it adjusts to the road, I love the freedom, but best of all I love people's reactions to this unique and beautiful machine

I think the way this demands learning, developing the pathways for balance and skill, the physicality of creating new muscle memory, is incredibly stimulating for your brain. At 61, I think the benefits of making this commitment are innumerable and I already feel like I want to continually find new activities that require this type of learning curve… to keep mind and body flexible. Love it!!! A commitment to time and patience, well worth it.

I've always wanted to ride a bicycle since i could remember. Never succeeeded in being able to ride one. 42 years old now and I looked for something to get me in better shape. I've been recently diagnosed with hypertension, requiring two kinds of regular medicine to control the blood pressure. The COVID phenomena mandates people with good health to have better chance of surviving in case get infected. So, I looked up the internet to find some means of fun activity that I can start to keep my health up. a lot of things came up, until I found HB. Ordering one is not cheap at all considering large amount of taxes and transportation to be paid for. I looked up everywhere trying to find predecessors in Thailand that had any experience with the halfbikes. None. a few google results came up with chinese made HB machines which i presume to be replica of the first HB generation. So i took some courage and ordered one after seeing so many positive reviews of it. It took about two weeks to arrive by DHL. 2 hours assembly with no special tools. 3 days of balancing learning got me a little bruised at the ankles and knees. my initial physique allowed for only 1-2 km . distance ride per session. But the fun was already winning over the fatigue. I kept practicing more and more hoping to be able to balance nicely, turn sharply at any corners. after 2-3 weeks the efforts paid off with even more fun. I could finally make U-turn with only 2 meters wide road. more and more distance maximum I could reach. until I was at a point where I could ride average of 20 km. per day. my maximum distance of ride per one session was 33 km. 3 inches of waist decrease. 10 kg of body weight decrease. no more sleep troubles / snoring / sleep apnea. no more gastroesophageal refluxes. many new trips to the mall picking up new shapely clothings. walking up stairs ability 4-5 floors at a time is feasible and my legs felt strongest in my life. backpain from sit straining during surgery (I'm a surgeon) faded away and did not come back anymore now that my core muscles (front belly, waist, back muscles, shoulders, hips) are much stronger than before. my blood pressure levels are easily controlled and medicines lowered. all these thanks to the halfbike team wonderful creation and they provided supports at times I needed them.

Halfbike, particolare mezzo di trasporto comprensibile già dal nome si tratta di una bicicletta, ma ben diversa da quelle tradizionali; una particolare “bicicletta a metà”, a 3 ruote, curiosa, ma certamente utile per fare degli ottimi esercizi all’aria aperta. Questa strana 3 ruote, metà bici e metà monopattino, è un ibrido abbastanza strano: priva della sella, si usa pedalando in piedi; dotata non di 2 ruote come la bici ma di 3 per restare in equilibrio (due sono le posteriori, molto più piccole di quella anteriore), ha i pedali collegati con una catena alla ruota motrice anteriore, e il telaio è infatti destrutturato e sostituito da un corpo con profilo a “doppia esse” che si estende per tutta la lunghezza snodato in alluminio, quindi anche abbastanza leggera. L’ Halfbike si guida stando in piedi e per girare è necessario inclinarsi, in modo simile a quanto avviene con gli skateboard. A primo vista sembra un monopattino ma ha il manubrio fisso e in questo caso viene usato solo come appoggio per le mani. Un concept decisamente innovativo, non per tutti, ma sicuramente originale e di sicuro interesse per chi cerca un metodo alternativo per muoversi e fare ginnastica. Le capacità di chi la guida, infatti, sono importanti: Egli può e deve controllare il veicolo con tutto il corpo e non solo con le mani; pedalare in modo corretto su una Half Bike assomiglia più al movimento naturale del camminare che a quello di andare seduti in bici! Chi guida questa “bici a metà” muove, estende in continuazione un po’ tutto il corpo, mettendo in atto una serie di movimenti fluidi e allo stesso tempo intuitivi. Half Bike è compatta e leggera allo stesso tempo, facile da trasportare praticamente ovunque. Essendo ripiegabile è possibile portarla agevolmente a bordo dei mezzi di trasporto pubblici (anche in metropolitana), portandosela appresso in ufficio e parcheggiandola poi sotto la scrivania. Per chi usa l’auto, invece, una volta ripiegata, la bici entra facilmente nel bagagliaio anche di una piccola vettura. I suoi ‘inventori’ (la Start Up Kolelinia è stata fondata da Martin Angelov e Mihail Klenov), sono due giovani architetti, grandi esperti della mobilità urbana, con una chiara visione di come essa può essere vissuta nella società contemporanea. Martin e Mihail credo possano essere considerati la ‘punta di diamante’ di quella pattuglia di giovani che si dedica alla ricerca innovativa sui sistemi di trasporto alternativi. Bravi davvero! In Italia siamo in pochi ad averla ancora ci contiamo su un palmo della mano ma visto i risultati siamo in continua crescita...

I have owned the Halfbike 2 since May 2020. Now after riding it for Only 4 months, I just had to have the Halfbike 3! I have only had the model 3 for a few weeks now, but I am astounded at the improvements made on this bike. I honestly wondered what they could have done better. By building the brake and the fourth gear into the hub and extending the high-grade aluminum into the handlebars was quite ingenious. The model 3 is far superior to the model 2. It makes tighter turns and handles more tightly overall. Somehow they managed to not make the bike feel smaller when you ride it, although the 18 inch wheel on the halfbike 3 is two inches smaller than the model 2. One of the first things I noticed when riding the newer bike is that all of the gears seem to provide more power on the model 3 than the previous model. Although I am in decent physical shape, the model 3 was a welcomed new challenge for me. Whereas I would run out of torque to push on faster on flat roads on Halfbike 2, I can now use the fourth gear and absolutely fly on this bike! I do think the folding hinges could’ve been a bit better as they need adjustment from time to time. But overall I must say this is a fantastically built bike. I would highly recommend getting one if you don’t mind a challenge.

My boys and I are simply enthusiastic! We really enjoy it! I probably should buy another one. The picture was taken on the bike path called "Via Verde, Costa dei Trabocchi" ABRUZZO, ITALY

Dreaming experience guys!!! No words to describe the flying sensation ...

Super cool and amazing! It's a loot a fun, and an effective way to work out.

Hallo, ich finde das Halfbike großartig. Mein Nachbar hat eins, ich hab probiert und mußte eins haben. Es hat bei mir gleich funktioniert. Ich fahr jetzt seit Juli mindesterns einmal pro Woche meine 14 km Runde (in ca. 1 Stunde). Es macht einfach riesig Spaß mit dieser super fitness fun Maschine . Jetzt hab ich das halfbike2, nächstes Jahr hol ich mir das halfbike3 ;-). Ich habe ein paar Fragen, wieviele halfbikes gibt es schon? Weltweit? In Deutschland? giebt es ein Deutschsprachiges Forum? Alles Gute dem halfbike-team, macht weiter so, Viele Grüße, Nils

Learning to ride and using the halfbike to get to work and back home has been a really fun and interesting exprience. In a way, I've had to relearn how to ride a bike. Though there was and is some things that I needed and need to upgrade, so that riding the Halfbike would feel more comfortable and stable for me. One of the first things that came up, was the handle bar or more specifically the handles. Because the handles are so close together and just normal tube shaped without stoppers on the ends. During longer riding sessions, I found it difficult to control and hold on to. Thus, I switched the original handles to "L" shaped ones. This gave me a better feeling of control and removed the risk of my hands slipping. Another option would have been gloves but these I would've most likely forgot somewhere now and then. Another obstacle, which I haven't yet decided on. Is that I'm wondering should I buy stronger springs for the bike. The main reason is that because here in Finland we don't really have evenly flat walkways to ride on and in many occasions, when I would ride over the road. There would be a small sudden drop with an angle towards another direction I wouldn't be going in. You wouldn't feel this with a two wheel bike but because the Halfbike has three and two of them on the back. It feels like the bike wants to throw me off. I've learned to control this but I'm wondering would stronger springs help with this matter a bit. I've read the forums on this idea and I know the downsides of it also. The last problem I'm having is the pedals or I still need to adjust to this type of cycling. After riding for awhile I notice a uncomfortable tension under my feet. This might just be that my feet aren't used to this type of cycling yet or It could be the bikes pedals are to narrow for me and these need some development for me. Overall I'll still give full marks for this bike because it is fun, interesting and friendly for small modification to suit the riders needs better. Everyone is different and this requires different solutions to suit everyones needs. As long as the base is there and working then it's positive uphill from there.

かなりハードで難しいけれどたのしく乗っていますちょっと腰を預ける所があればもっと楽に乗れるのでわ?

Easy to assemble, and once you get the hang of it, it's great fun. It took me a while to master the not unfrequent potholes and damaged asphalt of Oslo, but now it's a breeze (except for some of the steepest uphill slopes, that's really hard work!). Excellent workout for a lot of muscle groups, and you get a lot of attention.

Well what to say, I'm very satisfied with my halfbike: I'm still learning to "ride outside the box" but I can say it's a unique experience. It's a bit tiring but really fulfilling. It seems a bit like meeting a new friend: you have to relax a little at the beginning, you are a little afraid but you want to show her that you want to know her better and gradually start trusting her more, until running together faster and faster. Highly recommended!

dear Halbike Team, Luckily (more than) I have been wittnessing the evolution of the halfbike since the very first steps. It's more than a vehicle - it's a joy! Happy to be part of your family, your multi-layered Revolution!

Bonjour , je suis entièrement ravis de ce produit , je l’utilise très souvent je devient très bon , je ne peux plus m’en passer ! Les gens autour de moi sont très attirés par ce déplacement très original en fun ! Entièrement satisfait ! J’espère que je n’aurais pas trop de difficulté à pouvoir remplacer certaines pièces plus tard , si défectueuses ! Merci

Je suis très content de mon halfbike, attention cet engin ne souffre la comparaison avec aucun autre, il n'a pas le rayon d'action d'un vélo, je ne m'en sers que comme un outil ludique de "training". En effet le halfb est super cardio, il faut être en permanence en mouvement sous peine de s'arrêter, lorsqu'un côte se présente le rythme cardiaque monte assez haut, en descente le mouvement ressemble assez a celui d'un skieur avec transport du poids du corps d'un côté puis de l'autre afin de slalomer. Je me sers du halfb comme un outil ludique et fun de training.

The half-bike hit my address not too long ago. I'd been eyeing the bicycle as an alternative to running. Eventually soft tissue gives way in older age. That said, the experience has been nothing short of hilarious. Fun to watch others navigate the challenge. A challenge that inspires smiles and giddiness when it's no longer the challenge. The instructions warn that their is a user experience dip. For me, it took 3 attempts to stay upright. Braking requires leaning back. Straight lines require a delicate touch on the handle bar. Those are early observations. I'm no master. However the experience has been nothing short of energizing. It awakens the senses to create new muscle memory. I'm looking forward to turning heads while I zip through the pathways of Austin.

I'm 55 and the only human-powered wheeled conveyances I've ridden have been regular bicycles and (as a kid) old-fashioned roller skates--no skateboards, unicycles, scooters, or in-line skates. So I am still in learning mode on the Halfbike--trying to get my brain to write the new algorithms necessary to really RIDE. Nevertheless, I'm enjoying the learning curve and the comments of neighbors along the lines of "what the heck is THAT thing?" The only glitch in buying the Halfbike was that my credit card required me to call for a real-time override, since the Halfbike ships from Bulgaria. But once I accomplished that, shipping was very fast and it arrived much sooner than I expected. And assembly was easy with the printed instructions and the custom tool included in the package. Overall, I give Halfbike a grade of A for making a high-quality product that is giving this middle-aged guy a fun challenge that's unlike any other exercise I've tried.

Looked at lots of different types of bikes but none were exactly what I wanted until I found the half bike. I wanted something that could be easily transported easily maintained and wasn't excited about traditional or recumbent style bikes. When I discovered stand up bikes I knew I was headed in the right direction but they were still too cumbersome. I also just didn't want to deal with a derailer and was considering single speed or fixed gear. The minimalist half bike was exactly what I was searching for. I am thrilled with my purchase and would certainly buy it again and do enthusiastically recommend it to others

from Okinawa

halfbike is special, unique. Lots of fun. Feels like at least five screws are not tightened up. But they are ;-) You need to learn riding a bike, sorry halfbike, from scratch. Truly a head turner. A full body fitness tool. I love it.

Hello from Germany (Berlin), I love riding my Halfbike to get to work! I found the perfect parkingspot for my Halfbike. For me is riding the Halfbike the perfect sport for me! Why? It’s a fullbody workout! It’s like running, cycling and skiing at the same time. In the past I was a catcher in a Baseballteam and later I ran some Marathons. Running is not good for my knees anymore that’s why I bought a Halfbike. In July I had a stroke and riding the Halfbike helps me a lot to keep me healthy! I also go in a fitness studio with some friends. We love kettlebell and TRX workouts. One of my friends is going along with me riding my Halfbike! Now he loves it, too! :-) Keep on riding your Halfbike! Best regards Holger

Hallo liebes Halfbike Team!!! Nach dem 2.Tag üben ging es schon einmal quer durch die Stadt. Nach ein paar Tagen war das nur noch Spaß. Ich bin schon viele Kilometer gefahren. Ist zwar anstrengend, aber sehr gut für die Figur und Fitness. Viele Menschen gucken einen hinterher und fragen sich, ob ich meinen Sattel verloren hätte. Das ist beste Fahrrad was ich mir je gekauft habe. Macht weiter so, ich werde euch bestimmt weiterempfehlen. Mit besten Grüßen aus Bocholt in Deutschland.

I absolutely love love love my Half Bike ❤️❤️❤️❤️. I named her Andy. It was a bit of a struggle for me to get the hang of her in the beginning, but with more practice i know i will Master her. The Half Bike is definitely one of a kind, there is no other like it. It is a full body work out and soo worth every cent. I love everything about it.

Es un excelente producto, lleva mas 100 proyectos que he invertido en Kickstarter y este es por mucho el mejor de todos, estoy muy contento con mi halfbike

I ride bikes almost every day, as a means to get to work , as leisure, sport,... . I love biking. That's why I was immediately interested in the halfbike. After a couple of days of consideration I took the leap and ordered the halfbike 2, hoping it was as fun as it looked like. A week later there my halfbike was! The same day I was riding it and after about half an hour I was slowly getting the hang of it. From day one I was hooked! I have been riding almost daily cince and I love it! I have but one regret, I whish I had ordered the halfbike 3 instead. I believe the front brake is a lot stronger and will help you to stop a lot easier, especially when driving it in traffic. My advice to potential buyers, go all out and order the halfbike 3,you will not be disappointed! 100% would buy again!

Dear Halfbike Team. The bike is awesome. A great driving experience and good training. Greetings from Austria.

HB3 is a sport tool which is helping me to train both for running and cycling. I really appreciate that initially I was stimulated by the challenge represented by the famous "learning curve" and now, after one month of intensive use, I'm really having a lot of fun: HB3 is fast, reactive and stable. I don't consider it an alternative to the bike for daily commuting but I use it during my spare time.Whoever tries it, falls in love because it's really funny also to start learning.The production quality is very high especially if you consider that each bike is an artisanal unique piece.

Gran bella invenzione l'halfbike! Amore a primo "video", ma non c'è stato verso di provarla visto che gli Ambassador più vicini erano in Sicilia o a Milano ( se volete provarla a Roma contattatemi). Appena è arrivata, montata nel giro di una mezz'oretta e wow! Dopo dieci minuti di tentativi già riuscivo ad andare e perfino a fare curve non impegnative. Richiede molto fisico e infatti le prime uscite son durate non più di 10 min e al max 2 km. Dopo un mese e mezzo, oggi bel giro in pineta da 13 KM. Molta più fatica della corsa, ma molto più divertente. E una volta che si prende confidenza, è un bello spasso anche con le curve

LOVING my new bluebird blue halfbike 3. I took to it like a duck to water...it does take you a while to get used to this new way of riding but once you get past that month long learning curve it isn't long before it becomes 2nd nature. It feels quite natural after a while and I can't describe how great it feels weaving in and out of people in parks and city squares. The reaction from them is always one of surprise! It's great halfbiking it along the regular roads but it's when you take it to wide open paved spaces like the south bank along the river Thames that it really comes into its own, this was definitely made for City life. Even my partner has now got his own submarine yellow halfbike for himself and is currently halfway through learning how to adapt to this new way of biking. Having a partner in crime makes the whole experience twice as fun!! Definitely invest in one if you can and if you have the patience and perseverance to learn how to ride it then you won't regret making that choice to get one.

As someone who didn't ride bikes growing up, the Halfbike intrigued me for a few reasons. I had skateboarded and tried out longboarding when it became more popular, but I did not like the kind of braking you had to do on even minor descents to keep your speed under control. I then tried one of the more transportation-minded scooters with a built-in brake but I really didn't enjoy scootering. So it was back to the spin bike. The Halfbike looked in some ways more challenging based on my non-cycling background, and yet ultimately much more rewarding. The evolution of the Halfbike 3 with the improved braking system sealed the deal and I snapped one up as soon as I could afford it. It did turn out to be a challenge - somewhat self-inflicted as I only realized the tires were flat several months into the learning curve. As a former skateboarder, it felt familiar to just bail whenever I screwed up a turn or hit the brakes too hard. And I could feel the progression as I had to bail less and less. In all, in about three months, and now with freshly topped off tires, I've gone from barely being able to complete a few pedal strokes to being able to ride continuously for 30 minutes or more (depending on those pesky inclines) and turn fairly smoothly. Now, it is all about building endurance and having fun. Ultimately, I've achieved my short-term goal of getting more exercise and getting outdoors more often, which is a very nice change from my spin bike. Cheers, Halfbike team, and I can't wait to see your product continue to get better and better. Also, I know there are some considerations about an indoor trainer, which would be amazing for halfbikers like me with cold and snowy winters.

It started with curiosity 2½ year ago when I first saw the Halfbike on the internet. And since then I kept following its development until I bought my own in May this year. Even tough the Halfbike is intended for Urabn transport/riding I've bought it well knowing I live in a small village in the countryside with almost no bike paths and narrow roads. There for I've made it my mission to explore the possibilities and advantages by riding Halfbike in rural district :-) In short - I love it

I can say one - this is an amazing wehicle :) I am active person. I have trained for 9 years. I like run and cycling. The halfbike is great connection of these activities. The first use was difficult and more demanding. But the body got used to it after my first eight kilometers. Nowaday, I commute to work. Everyday I can do 8 kilometers on the streets of the city. Sometimes I do offroad near the river :) I found only one disadvantages. Unfortunatelly, the fender they are too short. The fender in front of halfbike could be longer. Because when I ride after rain or during rain I arrive into drops which are throwed into air by front wheel.

Awesome workout, so much fun to ride. Great build quality, it gets a fair workout from myself and my kids, and the neighbors kids too, and it doesn't miss a beat. I broke my leg really badly 6 years ago. Had to learn to walk again, hurts to much when I run. But on the halfbike I can run & it doesn't hurt my leg or joints. I truly love it, will be getting another one soon , so the kids a I can ride together.. Keep up the good work... Cheers Brad

If fun is at the top of your to do list? Then halfbike should be included to take you there. Wow! What an invention! The halfbike reminds me of flight school. In the sense that I feel free. Free from driving; which includes parking, paying for gas, car maintenance and tickets etc. I’m so happy with my halfbike that I named her Saxi

I bought the halfbike because I didn’t learn how to ride a regular bike. When I got the halfbike and decided to take it for a spin I was freaking out and thought I could never learn how to ride, after going outside everyday and getting better at just going straight, turning I realized I just became obsessed. Not only it’s extremely fun to ride but it’s definitely a work out. I truly recommend it to anyone!

It takes some time to get used to it but once you do, it's a BLAST! It's given me a fun activity to do during quarantine, the only downfall is people constantly stop and ask me what it is! I like using it as a low impact alternative to running. I would and have recommended it, it's a great time!

WOW. What a bike. Bit tricky to start with. But when you get it, then your off. Smooth ride, fun, eye catching to others. My kids love me riding this when they are riding their bikes. Easily folds up to go in my car. I love it.

Love it, it's a lot of fun. After about 30 minutes I was able to go up and down in straight lines, now a couple of weeks later, I'm more proficient, but still learning! It's more of a workout than you think it might be, and I love it all the more for that!

Super blij mee! Helaas door de weersomstandigheden nog niet heel veel kunnen oefenen maar hij heeft in ieder geval een mooi plekje in huis!

broadly speaking, my experience has been wonderful, it is a very interesting exercise instrument, personally, it takes me practically a week to understand the dynamics of exercising in it, I feel that I still need to learn more about halfbike, to get more out of it . I use it practically every day and I like it a lot, I repeat, it is a good instrument of exercise and training, thanks for this innovation that I have really valued a lot, it is worth what has been invested.

After overcoming the learning curve the bike is extremely fun to ride you turn heads while riding

What’s not to love ❤️ a fun new way to ride ! Great quality of components and amazing design. I am planning to change/extend the hand grips would like to have a wider grip, but that’s just my preference. Not sure how possible but would like to see a Halfbike trail/off-road version in the future perhaps the Halfbike Extreme!

I love riding my Halfbike! It’s definitely a great way to get core exercise and it’s incredibly FUN.

It’s really challenging to learn this halfbike especially as an amputee like me. Your whole body has to work hard to ride this. But I like the challenge, the compactness, the ski turns and what it does to your body. It’s my exercise and fun bike. It’s a new skill to learn. The only one I don’t like is the halfbike is head turner to people.

my reasons for owning a HALFBIKE. the freedom to just get up and go , my half bike is either in the boot of my car or its coming away with me on get away breaks abroad , its light weight portable and always reday to be ridden, the other reason is the exercise side of my HALFBIKE unlike a conventional bike it take more to ride a HALFBIKE as you are stood up to ride it and it use's more of the body muscles to ride , main areas i feel after riding is forearms / arms / shoulders / body core / thighs and calf's cant imagine life now without my HALFBIKE

I lead a very active lifestyle which includes running. I had been searching for a stand-up bike for some time now. My wife purchased the halfbike for me as a birthday present and I can't express how happy I am with it. I have owned this amazing little bike for about 20 days and it has brought me such joy! The learning curve provided on the halfbikes.com website has been quite accurate for me. But now I am riding this thing all over town! It is the most fun I have had on a bicycle in years and I am so grateful to it's makers for such a magnificent design. The quality is phenominal and the overall experience from sale to my first ride on this vehicle has been outstanding. There have been only two minor issues that I would like to have looked at on my bike. The brakes make and awful squawking sound when applied. Secondly, the washer between the left pedal and it's arm is slightly too large to fit properly. Overall I am very satisfied with my halfbike and have already referred a co-worker who just received his yesterday! Thanks for a job well done halfbike team!! Mark Clarke

Loads of fun, you should not hesitate to buy one (Halfbike 3)! At first, balance is not too difficult, turning is okay if slow and wide, and most time is spent in 1st and second gears, cruising slowly. Immediately I wished I had ordered the lower gearing, because I could not fathom how I would ever possibly ride stably in high (4th) gear. Even in 3rd gear, it seemed incredibly unstable and wobbly. A few weeks later, and way more experienced, I now have excellent balance and control, sharp turns are a breeze, and I barely ever use 1st gear except for climbing hills. Fast cruising in 4th gear is now smooth and stable and fast up to 25mph (40km/h)! Why is it so much fun? For me, riding the Halfbike feels just like my first bmx bike as a kid, where most rides were spent standing out of the seat while pedaling furiously to go faster. Feels like being a kid again!

The halfbike is an intriguing thing as it neither a traditional bike or indeed a stepper or indeed a mono cycle. The more video I watched the more intrigued I became and was super keen to try it. Christmas was coming and do I had a word with Mrs Claus and she sanctioned the spend. To say 2019 was a Christmas like I was 10 would be an understatement. I received it month or so before the 25th December and decided to put it together and then try to resist trying it. That lasted a few days and then I just had to have a go. Only a little bit a few times and then I put it in my study and just kept looking at it. To start with it was super tricky to get going. Scooting it along and leaning over to opposite side to the pedal where your foot is is a good way to get it going. Its as hard to ride as a bike was the first time you ever tried and requires that interesting thing called balance which once you have figured it out is easy peezy but at first its not, just not at all. Some things mostly with an engine just require the go button and you are off but the multi tasking nature of HalfBike initially plays with your head but if you give it due consideration you will be rewarded. Its a thing thats been designed and made by thinkers so you have to think about it and then practice riding it. My chum Steve who races mountain bikes got it immediately and was riding up and down in no time, 10 minutes max. A bike to him is like part of his body and he understands the ebb and flow of the machine. Like anything in life stuff you have to work on a bit makes for the longevity of the experience. Like gybing a windsurf off the wind at full speed and getting round fully planning executing a tight turn on the halfbike is a feeling of joy and elation, I can do it now and it makes me smile more than cornering a conventional bike. I’m still not 100% with it in traffic, on potholed surfaces, or tight paths however its a blast on reasonably smooth surfaces, its super fun and I absolutely love it. Life is short, get one.

GB : Hello to halfbike 3 users After driving about ten kilometers with the halfbike 2 & 3 Here is my impression on these 2 very beautiful bikes : Halfbike 3, has a first-class manufacturing and assembly quality. It is a work of high quality, which leaves me really admiring. The halfbike 2 is a technician's bike, the halfbike 3 is an engineer's bike. The halfbike 3 is very accomplished, and apart from a twist grip, I don't see what could be better. I’m very proud to ride this bike. On the road, the 2 bikes are very different : The halfbike 2 is very stable, and its use is even relaxing. It is made for long journeys: 30Kms do not pose problems. It turns wide, and its use requires little effort. We feel good on it ! Halfbike 3 is the opposite! It’s a bomb ! He is very nervous, he starts fast, and his balance has to be done constantly. It has an exceptional rolling quality ! On flat ground, or on a small slope, it drives itself ! The 18' wheel and the tyre give a remarkable lightness ! It runs fast. It turns fast. It is very agile. It values the virtuosity of the pilot. We’re driving with halfbike 2. We’re flying Halfbike 3 ! For a beginner, the first contact will be more difficult with halfbike 3. New benchmarks are needed, as it reveals new possibilities that do not appear with halfbike 2. It’s more accurate, and the body has to adapt to this new ability. Halfbike 3 is a circuit and competition bike. It promotes piloting. Halfbike 2 is an everyday bike, stable and pleasant. It would be interesting to mount the rear wheels of halfbike 2 on the halfbike 3. It would surely make it less exclusive, and more stable ! Maybe we were losing driving pleasure. For me halfbike 3 is a real success. You have to raise your own level to enjoy it ! And despite the Coronavirus, it feels good to ride with these excellent bikes ! Bernard Strasbourg France Fr : Bonjour aux utilisateur du halfbike 3 Après avoir roulé une dizaine de kilomètres avec les halfbike 2 & 3 voici mon impression sur ces 2 très beau vélos : Le halfbike 3, a une qualité de fabrication et d’assemblage de premier ordre. C’est un travail de grande qualité, qui me laisse vraiment admiratif. Le halfbike 2 est un vélo de technicien, le halfbike 3 est un vélo d’ingénieur. Le halfbike 3 est très abouti, et à part une poignée tournante, je ne vois pas ce qu’on pourrait faire de mieux. Je suis très fier de rouler sur ce vélo. Sur la route, les 2 vélos sont très différents : Le halfbike 2 est très stable, et son utilisation est même reposante. Il est fait pour les long parcours : 30Kms ne posent pas de problèmes. Il tourne large, et son utilisation demande peu d’efforts. On se sent bien dessus ! Le halfbike 3 est à l’opposé ! C’est une bombe ! Il est très nerveux, il démarre vite, et son équilibre doit se faire en permanence. Il a une qualité de roulement exceptionnelle ! Sur terrain plat, ou en petite pente, il roule tout seul ! La roue de 18’ et le pneumatique donnent une légèreté remarquable ! Il roule vite. Il tourne vite. Il est très agile. Il valorise la virtuosité du pilote. On roule avec le halfbike 2. On pilote le halfbike 3 ! Pour un débutant, le premier contact sera plus difficile avec le halfbike 3. Il faut prendre de nouveaux repères, car il révèle de nouvelles possibilités qui n’apparaissent pas avec le halfbike 2. Il est plus précis, et le corps doit s’adapter à cette nouvelles capacités. Le halfbike 3 est un vélo de circuit et de compétition. Il valorise le pilotage. Le halfbike 2 est un vélo de tous les jours, stable et agréable. Il serait intéressant de monter les roues arrière du halfbike 2 sur le halfbike 3. ça le rendrait sûrement moins exclusif, et plus stable ! On perdait peut-être en agrément de pilotage. Pour moi le halfbike 3 est une vraie réussite. Il faut se augmenter son propre niveau, pour pouvoir en profiter ! Et malgré le CoronaVirus, ça fait du bien de rouler avec ces excellents vélos ! Bernard Strasbourg France

At first I was so excited about the Halfbike 3, but when I received it and started to riding with it I thought that maybe it wasn't the smartest purchase. But after few weeks when started to feel comfortable in city traffic I realized that this little three wheeler is an amazing piece of art. The way it feels, the way it turns it's just amazing. I like snowboarding and riding a Halfbike feels like snowboarding, especially when you are zick-zacking it feels like snowboard carving. Also I love the fact that riding a Halfbike is an awesome way to do cardio. I use my Halfbike on everyday occasions like going to work, going to trainings or just cruising through the city.

The halfbike is quite an achievement! The build quality is excellent and riding it is a lot of fun. I started looking at it because I am suffering of low back pains after holding the same position over an extended period on my regular bike. Riding the halfbike is a great workout if you ride it on longer distances and, given the upright position, will not create any pain, just general fatigue. I use it sometimes to commute to work in place of my folding bike (in combination with trains). The size when folded is a bit larger than my folding bike but there is nothing critical. Sharing the road with cars is not an issue but will require more concentration than a regular bike. The front break is efficient but more anticipation is needed. One advantage is that drivers are slowing down because they try to understand what is passing by in front of them :) A nice improvement would be to add more speeds. I took the 15t sprocket, which is nice for flat terrains. Going up hills in a city like Brussels will get you a bit sweaty. But, as always, the more you practice, the easier it gets.

At the beginning it's strange, not exactly as driving normal bike. But after some more tries it's a great fun! There is a special feeling of freedom!

Hello Friends, for lack of time I could not continue trying the learning, the truth is that it is complicated for me but I keep trying, I am very interested and convinced of its benefits. Greetings César César

Hello, I'm not into writing, but I can say that when you drive Halfbike you feel alive. The best investment I've ever made because you get not just an object, but a constant rush of emotions.

I'm using the Halfbike 3 to commute to work about 1 Mike each way across mud, sharp sticks, kerbs, kids, road, pathways and people. Brakes gr8t, tyres no punctures, added a bell. My legs are now toned and my ride home is the 'funnest' part of my day. Smiles all around.

My lower back is feeling pumped and strong! Better than massage and chiropractor

It’s hard to learn, sometimes it’s scary but if you try hard you can do it. So far so good but i Hope one day i can master it

I received my Halfbike 2 as a gift for by birthday to replace the longboard I was using to go to work with. I was really excited in the beginning but lost enthusiasm fast because I didn't master the riding.(the learning curve is pretty accurate). After some time, I gave it another shot and now I am really using it with any given excuse. Going to the store, going places, and even for food delivery. It is great especially that I no longer need to go to the gym for the cardio. It is more than a product. It is something that bonds people who share the ride. Thank you for creating this product!

It's the most beautiful purchase in my life. To fix it was simple.... And to ride it... I made 3 km on my first ride. It took me just 5 minutes to find my balance and programize my algorithm. Thank you very much women and men of halfbike.

I LOVE my Halfbike3! It’s a great workout and so much fun. My friends think it’s. Pretty cool, too. I love how compact it is. Super easy to fold up and load up. And the customer service I have gotten from them when I’ve had questions, and have needed help, has been amazing. If you’re thinking of getting one....do it!! Best purchase I’ve made this year.

Fun and interesting to learn! Reminds me of meditation, must relax, clear your mind and flow!

Its a very nice bike, for exercise mostly Hard to learn to use it, i have just test it 30min and i will do it a couple more hours then it is fit for fight. Easy to take with u Great company who sell them, with packaging and mail conversations

Got it, settled it up and took a ride the very first day. After the first try I was thinking that it’s impossible to handle it. Half hour after, I was already riding my first hundred meters. So the next day I took my wife and together we started to get some practice. People was looking at us, kids trying to ride it also and we were already known in our neighbourhood like Halfbike profis!

After 2 month of riding on Halfbike, I can fully recommend it - it's a great vehicle bringing a lot of fun and workout. Learning curve for me was not that bad but initial surprise that it's something else then standard bike was there. It's so light and small that you can carry it to pubs, restuarants and office. Thank you guys for creating such a toy for a 40 years old kid like me. (my kids love it too)

I'm 43 years old and I'm enjoying the Halfbike like when I was a kid. I'm still learning and is so fun that I wish I could ride everyday but, because of my job, it's not possible. On the other hand it's a great way to work out. The body get use to it with the time but at the beginning I could feel doing a great exercise. That's why each time I try to ride farther. Now everyday I can ride I can't think in another thing until I go around the streets of my city. Thank you for this amazing Halfbike.

I was in love with the mountain bike until I tried a halfbike. If you have a little patience in learning when you control it, it is a unique experience. It is a gym on wheels. You do sports in a fun way and burning calories without endangering your joints. Something very big. Thanks halfbike team.

I was in love with the mountain bike until I tried a halfbike. If you have a little patience in learning when you control it, it is a unique experience. It is a gym on wheels. You do sports in a fun way and burning calories without endangering your joints. Something very big. Thanks halfbike team.

I simply love it. The Half Bike 2 came very well packed from Europe to the US. Was delivered on time. It took me 1 hour to assemble following the instructions with the video on my phone. I grew up in Paris but now live in the Chicago suburb so I take it for a ride in my neighborhood. My kids are 15 and 12 and use it as well. It took the three of us a few tries on my driveway but we were able to ride the bike within 15-20 minutes. I feel that knowing how to ride skateboard helped us a lot to start gliding with it. It is such a different experience than riding a bike. Now we take the half bike for longer rides (it is more a workout for me than it is for my kids) and we enjoy it a lot. Every ride gets easier. Great invention. I am so happy I bought one.

It’s quite a great experience for me to ride Halfbike.

I received the half bike 3 in early September . Certainly a learning curve. The best sports however do not come easy which is what I actually appreciate. Developing a skill is what life is about. The enjoyment is slowly paying off. I am now balancing and beginning to ride. I am a busy guy so i am only on the bike for around a half hour per week. I can also tell that my core will be more engaged and this will feel like the groovy sport I was hoping for. I love this thing..and I haven't yet raged....

I love this thing. Before it arrived I read and watched as many reviews as I could to see what I was getting into and to try and be prepared for the coming learning curve. I think that helped a lot. I won’t say I took to it instantly but it went a lot better than I expected. I’m a few weeks in and mostly feel comfortable except for encountering some off camber situations. With time, those will be mastered as well. Overall, so glad I bought one and highly recommend the halfbike.

I'm writing in Japanese ;-) Halfbike 3は以前に比べて随分と乗り易くなったと思います。個人差があると思いますが、すぐに乗りこなした人もいるくらいです。逆にHalfbike 2で奮闘して、身体感覚を鍛えるのも楽しそう。いずれにしても、怖がらずにリラックスすれば、軽やかに乗れるはず。フォースを使え！って感じでしょうか。なお、Halfbikeについての記事をクリティカル・サイクリングに書いています。日本語での情報が少ないと思いますので、参考になれば幸いです。ディスカウント・コードも提供しています。 http://criticalcycling.com/?s=halfbike

As a Zumba® Fitness instructor I find the Halfbike a superb workout combination. Riding a Halfbike is a bit strange and not really easy in the beginning but once you get used to it you'll never regret on purchasing one. Halfbike is every cent worth it. It's really - really - really FUN ! So for those who doesn't have one yet. Try the Halfbike. And you'll see :-) Thankful and so glad for this wonderful invention !!!

I love my Half Bike. The last 4 years I have wanted one but not being able to try one first deterred me. When it popped up on Kickstarter I knew it was time to buy. With my first attempt I managed to fall 3 times in 10 minutes, safety gear is essential to start. I did get about 2 turns of the pedals that teased me with how great it would feel when I got it. I did need help putting it together. The videos on learning to ride it were not very helpful. Someone that knows how to ride is faking being a beginner. You mention that having a slight downhill is good to start. Momentum is needed wether from a slight decline or having one foot on the pedal and pushing off with the other foot a few times to get rolling. Someone online had a good video on how to turn. Just start with tilting your head, it is so easy to overcorrect and over think steering at first. It has really helped my posture as well. Being balanced and straight is essential to being able to steer easily. My core is way stronger now. It just feels like fun not exercise. Soon snow will fly and I will have to wait for months to ride again.

Cycling on a Halfbike is a serious full body workout! All major muscles are engaged and you become a mindful about the road and surrounding! I have Halfbike 2.O and just purchased 3.O and I am happy with the communications with the team behind this invention! They are supportive and problem solving. Halfbike isn’t for anyone! It is for a selected few who want to beat aging in style!

I love my Halfbike 3! It's super fun to ride! I was initially a bit worried with the learning curve, as I had been warned that it can take a while to get used to that very special machine, but I was pleasantly surprised that after an hour, I was able to have fun with it. And after a few days, I was at ease with it. I'm probably not a smooth riders like on the gorgeous promotional videos we've seen, but it's really nice to cruise on the Halfbike. It's also pretty funny to see all those faces, those smiles, of the people I came across in the street, wondering what this machine is, or how cool it looked :-) I highly recommend the Halfbike to folks who want to have fun driving something very different!

Wow, since I first watched the video on you tube, I have wanted a halfbike, unfortunately since I newly immigrated to Australia, it was just a pipe dream. Fortunately for me someone here bought one and didn't like it, and I was able to get one for a fraction of a new one and it's in really good shape. Learning to ride has been a challenge and so much fun. I love the way it moves, I love the work out it gives you, I love the shape and design, it's certainly easy on the eyes, but most importantly I love the way it turns peoples head's, in true Australian fashion it's been nicknamed a "halfie"

Start a new ability at 49 is an amazing challenge. Start to use me Halfbike was incredible, It filled me with new energies, and fun. It's been a long time since I had so much fun starting something new. In the other hand, me body receive all the benefits of physical exercises, but I need to use for short periods of time, because it is demanding, and need training. Don´t worry about the learning curve, for me was a couple of test, and only has one minor scrach in me knee. I´m really love me new Halfbike, and it is fabulous.

I haven't had my half bike long, a few weeks, but I love it ! It is great fun, it doesn't take long to ride in a straight line (my advice is watch all the videos you can - they really help) - it's going round corners that takes some time to master - I still am finding myself over doing the corner :) I even have managed to get my teenage daughter on the bike and riding very quickly. I love that I don't need to get changed into any special kit or shoes like I do for my road bike. The half bike is portable and light and very well constructed. I have made a conscious decision that if I need to run out for anything and it is within a few Miles/Kilometres that I will not ride in the car, but take my half bike. I live on the South Coast of the UK and have ridden the local promenades and towns in my area and had lots of looks and even more people stop me and want to know more - even one guy stop me whilst shopping one evening in a local store, asking me questions and asked for try :) I have had an issue as well and regrettably, however the half bike team were supportive and responsiveness and everything was sorted and I was on my way once again. I plan to take my half bike with me anywhere and everywhere (even abroad) and ride every possible place I am able. I would recommend buying one of these super bikes, as along as you keep calm and learn in short sessions you will be fine. If you see my race around the Hampshire, UK area on a half bike and you want a try, just shout and hopefully I will hear you and stop whilst having fun and practicing on my cornering :) Have fun on your half bike !!! And Half Bike Team - thank you for this superb machine - I wish I had purchased one sooner.

Halfibke 3 is the next best thing after Halfbike 2 came to light. It is much more stable, maneuverable and offers a serious joy boost to the riding experience. The front brake makes it even more safer, while the new gears help you climb some pretty steep hills:)

Extraordinary experience. It's just something new in your blueprint - learn it and you'll feel satisfied.

What my Half Bike has taught me 1. Keep your eyes on the horizon, trust your body and mind to get you there. 2. You need a kickstart to get the momentum going. 3. Take breaks, pedalling tired is not good. 4. Know your limits, no passing if you don't feel steady enough. 5. It is great to try something new. You don't have to be good at it but you must be having fun.

Its not as difficult to ride as I originally thought. You can feel your whole body muscle workout when riding it. The rear wheel steering is really one of a kind and is very nimble when you master the control of it with your body weight transfer.

A lot of fun, great way to exercise and a convenient way to move about in an urban setting.

It is an incredible experience and the fun never ends, I love my halfbike, thank you for sharing this great invention, greetings from Mexico ...

pretty fun to use after you learn how to drive it and its pretty smooth..

I bought this crazy machine with full intentions of riding from home in Manhattan downtown to the marina where I sail from in Battery Park City. The thought of cruising up to the boats on the Halfbike thrilled my sense of adventure and I'd be the talk of the sailing club. It quickly became clear that the 7 mile ride would be too much for my less than stellar thighs and I was kind of disappointed. However, I despise going inside to get a workout. The second reason I opened my wallet for this unknown vehicle to enter my life was that, at the very least, I could use it as an excuse to delay joining a gym. The cost is worth about 3 months of membership so if I used this a few times a week I could smugly walk past Equinox while mumbling something to the effect of, "You'll never get me..." And ... it's worked. I love riding this thing and it's motivated me to get out and exercise a lot more than expected. A lot. My initial rides of 15 minutes and a mile or 2 in the park have turned into hour long expeditions around NYC where I'm panting 90% of the time but can't stop having fun and turning down another street just to extend the ride time. Those not so stellar thighs have become stronger.

The halfbike is a new experience. You need to envision yourself doing it. And you need to commit to it. Once you get it you will feel super. I got used to it after a few attempts but the real ability to enjoy came when I decided to ride it without being afraid to fall.

This bike is sooo fun. I loaded up the van the other day with family and friends and we went to the school parking lot and took turns riding the halfbike. We laughed at each other learning to ride and had a great time.

Why ride hunched over on a road bike, when you can stand tall, rising above your surroundings? In April of 2017, I had been standing for 15 years at my desks at home and work. I had just retired and bought a Halfbike for the challenge, and it looked like fun. The bike arrived in two days, and assembly took a leisurely hour. For my first ride, I just stood on the Halfbike, coasted down a gentle hill for a few hundred meters, then walked back up and did it again. Within 30 minutes, I was pedaling comfortably in a straight line. Within a week, I was at ease with turns and uneven surfaces. Within a month, I routinely rode for two hours on paved paths in a forest preserve. I've since moved to the Raleigh area in North Carolina (USA), and I still love riding my Halfbike. I find myself smiling most of the time, saying "hello" to often startled strangers, who have never seen a Halfbike. I occasionally ride along with bikers and runners who are curious about my Halfbike and have questions. It can be a challenge to learn to ride. The experience reminded me of learning to ride a bicycle as a child. And like that experience, I loved the sense of accomplishment after mastering the Halfbike. For me, the stand-up tricycle was like a combination of a unicycle and a skateboard. The difference between riding a road bike and a Halfbike is the difference between walking and dancing. Riding is a whole-body feeling of flow-motion.

I bought a scooter but never bought a bike before. When I first saw this halfbike, “wow what a cool bike that i dont need to sit on it and i could run like a runner with fun”! Then I bought it right away and only took 4 days to be delivered to my home. I couldn’t wait to try so finally it took me 10 mins to ride straight line. I am still trying to figure out how to turn without fall. This is really fun and very cool bike without taking much space to store at home that is good for small city in HK. Thanks guys for creating such an amazing bike with so much fun!

The best thing i can ever had ! I can't stop using. Every day i get up in 7 and go for a ride with the halfbike. I had never done something before. I love it !

When I ride it for the very first time I was really insecure and scared but then with every next try I felt more and more stable and confident. Now I can say that I can ride a Halfbike and it's really fun. :) It's awesome how this invention can train every single muscle of your body and brings you so much fun at the same time. I really love it and I'm happy to be part of your family! :)

Hello Friends, I am a recent Halfbiker but I am now pretty confident to ride various terrains, including parks, trails, parking lots, schools, shopping centers, church lots, and just street sidewalks. Atlanta is very hilly and has very few open areas but riding in parks and bike trails is great. I usually stop if I hear people say something when I ride past them or if they look interested. I get off the bike and tell them what it is, where I got it, how it rides and how much FUN and FITNESS I get out of my rides. People usually get their mobile phone cameras out and snap pictures of me and my Halfbike. I am a 55yo guy but I love my Halfbike, I am confident and good on it now, and I get so happy thinking about riding, then riding it, then relaxing after a great ride. Cheers friends

Fun bike and great people behind!!! Thanks a lot!

The perfect bike for me cause I’m always up for a new challenge.

I never bought a bike before but when I saw Halfbike I was really curious because of its uniqueness so I started researching about it online. After two weeks I bought my very first bike and I really fell in love with my Halfbike! It didn’t take me more than 15 mins to learn how to use it. Even my 8 year daughter learn to ride in less than 30 mins. Now my daughter wants her own Halfbike. Kudos to Halfbike team! Well done guys!

Una muy buena experiencia. Hay que reconocer que no es fácil la primera vez que montas en una Halfbike. Pasados unos minutos, ya puedes ir tranquilamente en línea recta, las curvas cuesta un poquillo más. Lo que no hay que hacer es desistir, si has visto vídeos y te han himnotizado como a mí,insiste hasta que consigas dominarla. Despues de unos dias no querrás dejar de usar la Halfbike, y seras el centro de atención. No os arrepentiréis. Saludos.

Absolutely love riding my halfbike - it is a blast. I get tons of stares and questions - and a lot of 'COOL man - what is that thing?'. I will admit that I was hesitant to purchase due to all the comments on learning curve. I watched a ton of Youtube videos and also the instructional videos on the website. Once it arrived, my wife kept egging me on to get on it. First nice day - hopped on it and went. Honestly, it took me about 20 minutes to feel comfortable on it. For me - a 50 year old dude - was able to pick it up pretty quickly. Like I said earlier - this thing is a blast. Make it happen and pick one up - you will not be disappointed Also a great leg workout - and a great workout overall!

I recently acquired a medium sized halfbike with the 3 speed hub. I am an avid cyclist and an outlier with both DF and Recumbent bicycles. I became adept at the halfbike in about 20 minutes in a parking lot. I immediately felt new muscles working, including my core and upper body. I have ridden as far as 6 miles in the first week and really enjoyed the bolt upright riding position. I live on a busy bike path and had no problems maneuvering around joggers and baby carriages. I like the bike's minimalist vibe and simple solutions for folding and braking. I am thrilled to have added the halfbike to stable of human powered vehicles. I am excited to experience future variations of the halfbike and will watching its evolution with great anticipation.

I've been waiting years for a bike like this. Standing, high quality and compact. What's not to like! Dave J

I bought my second hand halfbike on ebay, and I absolutely love it. I use it for commute to work 9km one way - so 18km of halfbiking per day! First reason why I love halfbike: I can combine the commute and have a workout at the same time - gives me more free time for my other training, chilling, and my friends and family. Second reason why I love it: it is amazing workout. I am a long distance runner (ran mountain marathon) and road cyclist (cycled 230km in one day). But my legs and core were shattered after first 2 days of halfbiking. I can't wait to see the impact of long term halfbiking on my fitness performance. Third reason why I like halfbike: it is such a good fun. I am commuting to work and have feeling that I am on spinning class. I can use my headphones which I never have while I am cycling - for safety reasons. For me halfbike was super easy to learn, it took me around 10 minutes to feel comfortable while riding it (I am 27 and was training martial arts, running, cycling since I was 10). My 3 friends just stood on the halfbike and rode off from first attempt. Highly recommended product.

This is truly a game changer. Well no, it´s a life changer! ;) I am having so much fun riding it, especially after work to relax and cool down. Although the beginning was very hard; especially the first 2 days. But then it made "click" - and since then, every day I simply enjoy and my driving improved constantly. Go for it people, you gonna love it!

Hey there! I have wanted a halfbike since I first discovered them online. Since I had previous commitments I've had to wait. My halfbike arrived last week and I have been out on it everyday, even my partner has had a go. It's challenging, it uses muscles that you wouldn't normally use and when you're on it , the brain is asking what is your body trying to do !? However I love it , it'll keep me more fit and more active and l will be using it for travelling to work instead of my road bike (once I'm more confident ) It's a head turner , I'm stopped alot and asked about it, most people say it looks hard work - it is I say but you are also having fun at the same time. Kinda like running / cycling and a crosstrainer in one. Thank you very much, I wish I bought one sooner but I was in the middle of buying a house !! Best regards ! Karl :) Plymouth, England

I was tentative about buying a Halfbike. I had read so many reviews that intimidated me with tales of disappointment regarding how difficult it was to ride one. There were reviewers who stated that they had tried and tried but could never get the hang of it, that they weren’t in peak shape, that they weren’t young anymore. Hey, wait! That’s me! I’m forty-one, not young anymore and not in peak shape. But the videos made it look so easy! I was conflicted. I put off the purchase for months because of those reviews. Eventually, I thought, ‘What the hell!’ I had been looking for a fun way to get out and exercise for a while and decided to make the purchase. The worst thing that could happen is that I’d be out the shipping costs. The bike arrived fast, two days after I purchased it online. I watched the video tutorial on how to put it together. It was so easy! I took it down to the beach and gave it a try, thinking that I was going to fall on my face based on what I had read in those negative reviews. Much to my surprise, it only took me a couple of tries to be able to awkwardly peddle without stepping off the bike. The key is momentum and balance and understanding my center of gravity. After an hour I was able to get going faster. The next day, I was going top speed in third gear, the wind in my hair and people staring at the Halfbike as I whizzed by. My legs burned the next day. My muscles are definitely still getting accustomed to standing and peddling. It’s a great workout! My only complaint about the entire Halfbike experience is that there wasn’t a place for me to try it out before I purchased it. So, I became a Halfbike Ambassador so other people in my area could try one out for themselves and see how fun and easy they are to ride. I highly recommend Halfbike, from customer service to shipping to assembly to, of course, riding one. It’s a good company and a good product. Can’t wait to see what they come up with next!

The halfbike is really really fun. It is also really really hard. Much harder than I thought it would be. I got mine late in summer, practiced a few times a week, and put it away during the fall/winter. It's just starting to get nicer here so I took it back out today for about 45 minutes. I'm at the stage where it feels like this is NEVER going to get easier. Im giving myself credit for effort, I finally am able to go in a straight line on a completely flat surface and can turn left and right if I have enough room. But the amazing maneuverability and comfort of the people in the video feels very far away. But I'll keep trying.

One of the best experiences since my childhood. U can't compare to nothing else U have tried before. I go to the work with my Halfbike everyday! It is always a pleasure in spite of the various weather conditions. Let' s try it, and U will love it! Best regards. Guillaume L.

I love my half bike! Yep, it's got a learning curve. But stick with it! The "learning curve" the half bike folks show is pretty accurate, you think you can't, then maybe you can, then you think you're not getting better (for a longish time) then suddenly it's intuitive! I'm 64 years old, not particularly athletic, and I'm digging it. My kids and grandkids all borrow my bike when they come to my house - I think I'm going to have to buy some more so we can race!

Truly a novel way to work out and get around. Love how all muscles get stimulated, particularly the core. Much healthier for the body compared to traditional bikes

Super génial, une expérience ou les sensations sont décuplées, un design atypique au caractère sensationnel! Le halfbike c'est le top !

The ultimate biking experience. Challenging both your muscle and balance, while at the same time improving your creativity and awareness. All you need for a good start of the day is to take your Halfbike out for a ride. Things feel and look different afterwards!

I love the Halfbike because it's a fantastic combination of an upright bike and a scooter. You get a nice workout like a bike with the ease of storage like a scooter. It also works one's core/balance really well, which is a total bonus (though keep in mind it may take a few days to get the hang of it). Once you get rolling, it's smooth and swift sailing!

The halfbike has been a great experience. From receiving the package to building it to trying it out the first time to now being an ambassador to still learning it and getting used to it. It definitely is a new way of seeing the world somehow. It's like learning to bike or walk or balance all over again. Fun times ahead. Can't wait to be zipping around all over on this thing.

It is an amazing new experience ! Halfbike is an amazing way how grownups could be amazed in our hi-tech world !!!

My Halfbike came in July 2017 and I was saving money ever since I saw the pre-order. During the long wait, I checked videos of how to ride. It is different from anything I had tried before. The learning curve is not that hard (I had prepared for something really) but it is so damn fun. It's a challenge and a new motor skill. After a few minutes, there was a click and I could grasp how the balance worked, even if I could still not do it and after a couple of days I could actually ride it. Now, I just step on it and pedal, and it is as natural as a bike. The balance, though, still offers daily subtle delightful improvement opportunities. We do get to try and trust our body, our instinct, and learn to rely on our sense of balance and ability to react. The halfbike itself is good quality, feels good, as you progress, you will start to use the 3 gears, if you chose that model, and love the humming of the gears. The halfbike team is great, their support is amazing, and they will treat you not as a number but as a person. This is a great product, made by good people.

Just amazing... you can't stop biking, although you're exhausted

For me to buy the Halfbike has been a punch of energy and joy. It lets me enjoy riding it and experience another way to do sport. At the same time, it makes me feel fit and happy. I meet people when I ride it and go to parks or around the cities. I visit different cities and it let me move quicker than walking as well as enjoying the ride and do sport. At the beginning it is a bit difficult and tiring because it depends very much of your balance on the Halfbike and your shape, but once you get it, the curves are very exciting and you get fit quickly without impact in your joints.

What started as a toy to play around on, for three days, turned out to be a complete game-changer and has become an essential piece of tool in my Ultra-Running training. After learning the basic skills in a parking basement, it was taken on a longer ride, to learn to master it in the daily rush-hour traffic in Copenhagen. First day went surprising well, and the distance was increased to +50km over the next couple of days. The biggest surprise was that it gave the exact same feeling in my body afterwards as the same distance covered in running would give me, but without the pounding to my joints and feet. The way you stand while riding it, the movement of the legs/feet are similar to the motion used while running. That was a year ago (Summer ’16), today it is incorporated in the training program as second to the running itself, and it is the single best contributor to developing endurance for multi-days Ultra-Running races without risking an overload or injury. The trips now range between 70-90km HalfBike after my running session, some days the running is skipped completely and it easily ends up with +100km on the HalfBike. A keeper for sure.

The halfbike is finely engineered, a wonderful alternative to more sitting after the office; but, more importantly, it's fun. Thanks also to the halfbike staff for answering questions and making the purchase and shipping smooth. SJG

Bonjour j ai un halfbike depuis presqu'un an. Je l'utilise quotidiennement pour me rendre a mon travail a paris, un trajet de 5 a 6 km ( velo, train, velo). C'est un bon moyen pour moi de faire du sport sur un petit nombres de km. Et en plus c'est fun. le halfbike suscite la la curiosité et provoque pas mal de rencontre. translation by google (sorry) Hello I have a halfbike since almost a year. I use it daily to go to my work in Paris, a journey of 5 to 6 km (bike, train, bike). This is a good way for me to do sport on a small number of kilometers. And it's fun too. The halfbike arouses the curiosity and allows quite a lot of encounter. dont forget to ride outside the box

Unique, amazingly fun, great workout, quality through and through, great conversation piece, and I could say more! My first attempt to ride my Halfbike I asked myself, "Can I really ride this?" At 70 years young it only took me 20 minutes to learn to ride. I have been riding my Halfbike for about 2 months now and you will never find me without full safety protection, even though I thankfully have never had to test it! If you like adventure and a good challange I highly recommend you give the Halfbike serious consideration! You will NOT be disappointed I assure you! Happy Halfbiking in your neighborhood! Aloha! Howie (Maui)

One of the most awesome things on this planet. It is good that you have 14 days to send the bike back, because you might seriously consider it. Resist that though, and give the bike a chance. Or even many, you will not regret it. After four days my biggest achievement with the halfbike was driving around 250 metres in a straight line, without falling. And after a 45-minute session I could barely walk, as the muscles needed to ride the halfbike are rarely used otherwise (unless you live on the top of the Eiffel tower). Anyway, I started to love it. That feeling when the bike is finally riding and I am able to control it is very rewarding and definitely makes up for a really steep learning curve. After a few weeks I am able to quite comfortably drive for around 4 kilometres - and it all comes naturally, without thinking. Despite that, I know that the halfbike is definitely not for everyone. You need a lot of motivation and will to want to learn it (and master it), but at least to me it is definitely worth every second spent with it. All the best, Miki

Makes old people's teeth fall out and kids scream with excitement as you fly by

Arctic ride - Done! I've been riding my Halfbike since Sep 15th 2016 on every week day 6 km total of commuting. Mostly paved and some gravel surfaces in all kinds of weather conditions from sunshine to heavy rain and lately also in frozen conditions i.e. below zero temperatures - real winter. All in all - frozen surfaces with fresh snow are too difficult I'd say down right impossible to ride. See pictures! Initially it took me good three quarters of an hour to ride the first 5 meters. Online tutorials were a valuable help. So a few details/ideas for you boys to ponder on: Front wheel (high guality brand) is ok, but I've had 4 punctures on rear wheels so far. There might be a need for improvement. Maybe rougher type for snow and gravel? Handlebar grips could be more of a rounded end type (I have worn off the original ones over the winter) You have added fenders - great - I'll order them right away! What about a larger gear ratio - a 7 speed hub? So my first summer with Halfbike is coming - I'm so excited ;-)

So much fun on a bike/trike... It biking 2.0 Love it, I need to ride it more, train harder and have more fun.

I've been riding my Halfbike for over a year now. Nothing like a riding a Halfbike to feel free, enjoy the open air, experience complete exercise, surprise everyone and feel balance. It is so difficult to describe what you feel when you Get It and all the movement flows in perfect coordination! You just have to feel it yourself. You will never regret having YOURS. The Kolenina Team completes the perfect experience with such an amazing Service. Congratulations!

As an aging runner, I bought my halfbike to take the abuse off my joints, while still being active and having fun. Great decision by me! Love my Halfbike. Vince, NY

I absolutely love my halfbike! The cardio workout is amazing and the core workout is unequalled!

I'm 47 and the coolest kid in town. ;) I love my Halfbike. It's pure fun and a great workout. People ask me where to buy one. Riding downhill is still a challenge for me. Kids are caling after me, "hey, that's cool, man!"

Absolutely love my halfbike. It's nothing like traditional cycling - a totally new feeling. The way it moves, the ability to make sharp, repetitive turns, the way it feels - pure perfection. Not to mention the physical aspect of riding a halfbike for 2-3 hours - a proper training for the whole body. All in all, I truly enjoy riding my halfbike. Thank you guys for coming up with this ingenious invention! Keep up the good work. All the best.

Best non-impact workout I've ever had! The only thing that gets my heart pumping more is running. Waiting for the rain to stop and the sun to come out so that I can get on my Halfbike more often!

amazing

Bonsoir , Désolé pour le retard concernant ma réponse. Je suis très satisfait de mon halfbike, de plus je suis , je pense un des seuls à en avoir un dans ma région et les gens me regardent avec les yeux écarquillés, certains même me filment !! Bravo à vous pour ce vélo extraordinaire. Malgré un début compliqué, une fois qu'on l'a en main c'est excellent !!!!

Hello! It's Fa-bu-lous!! Never thought it was so funny to ride on a bike! Great work!

In the summer I drive more than 15 kilometers three times a week. I take my Halfbike in the car, in the bus or in the tram with me. I love it.

Putting the fun in exercise!! I didn't expect this to be so much fun. Most of my family tried to talk me out of purchasing a halfbike with the typical excused people give a woman of 62... "you're too old, it's too dangerous , you could get hurt." To be honest the first time I got on my new halfbike I secretly wondered if they were right. It wasn't what I expected. Day two was better and I was riding but a bit cautiously. Nowadays, my biggest problem is the people who stop me to ask about the bike. "It looks like such fun!" is the comment I always get to which I respond "it is!!" I ride about 6-8 miles a day for exercise and just love it. It has put the fun back into part of my routine and my family has given up on telling me I am too old. It's the best investment in me I ever made!!

At first glance the halfbike looks like a mix between a bicycle and a scooter, but looks can be deceiving. It feels different enough from both. Riding the halfbike is a unique experience, and one where knowing how to ride a regular bicycle does not help you learn. The key is that your hands and arms are not used just to steer and control the halfbike, but to some extend to power and stabilise it. Your core is much more involved, especially your obliques. When you press on the pedal, you must counteract by pushing with your hands in the opposite direction, and it's easier if you do it before you put your full weight on the pedal. This results in a great workout. It's funny how almost everyone trying for the first time fails to ride for more than a couple of meters. However, with practice, there is a certain elegance when you see an experienced halfbiker twisting their body slaloming by invisible obstacles, gliding on the asphalt like a fish in water. This does not come right away, but there are a couple of adjustments that help. Adjust your posture so you're slightly bent forward and pull your hips back in order to shift some weight away from the knees. When you turn or stop, you should lean to the side or to the back respectively to counteract the momentum. Also, at least for me it's a bit easier if I lean on the handlebars instead of trying to pull them when I try to stabilise the halfbike on every pedal push. There is something which is more difficult than it looks like it should be- riding when the road is slightly inclined to one side. Since the angle of the back wheels relative to the surface determine how you turn, this means that going straight requires you to hold the handlebars parallel to the road, so slightly at an angle, and there's pressure to turn. One thing I still don't trust is the brakes. Due to the high centre of gravity it's not safe to brake the front wheel so the only option left is to brake the rear wheels. This is not very efficient and at least on my halfbike produces a screeching sound as the brakes temporarily lock up. Still, overall it's a very fun experience, it's portable and usable, and I alternate commuting with my bike and halfbike. While the halfbike will not replace the bicycle, it has its place and I have no intention to stop using it.

Pieter van Vuuren & family, The Netherlands We bought our Halfbike last summer and were surprised how easy it was to ride: it took me a couple of attempts before I could cover a reasonable distance. My daughter simply drove straight off. Maybe because we’re skilled cyclers anyway in the low lands :-). Only sharp curves require practising. In the beginning, we got off with sore arms as we were balancing the wrong way. We dot not have nice boulevards in the vicinity to ‘cruise’ so we use our Halfbike for our workouts. I often go for a ride with my daughter: we take a mountain bike along and swap regularly. We easily cover 20 km. During these trips, we draw a lot of attention as hardly anyone knows what we’re driving on. With summer ahead of us we can work on our higher average speed: happy that we bought the 3 gear version. Great toy!

Wow! I'm blown away by the Half Bike. I've had so much fun the past two weeks riding it. Definitely had the early challenges of balancing and getting started but now I'm able to go blocks or miles on some rides without stopping and it's amazing. Lots of people have asked about it and I've been letting them try it themselves. They find it fun and a good challenge. Loving it more and more and since the weather has been nice it's fun to use in the city. Thank so much and hope you're doing well! -Anthony

What I like about the halfbike is that it is FUN while you are getting a MEAN workout. Cardiovascular & muscle building!

I Love my Half Bike! I am 54 years young and taught myself how to ride (with turning!) in about an hour. I use it as a workout machine rather than a way to bike from point A to point B, although on occasion i do that as well. I find that 40-50 minutes of riding provides an excellent cardio and core muscle workout. The build quality is second to none! When casually riding the experience is just so great, nothing like it. Not running and not biking..hard to explain unless you have ridden the half bike. People see you riding and can't help but turn and watch and smile. I would recommend to anyone. Wish you could still get the water deflector kit for the front and rear wheels!! A travel bag of some sort would also be great for taking on a plane.

I love my Halfbike! It is so much fun and attracts so much attention. It was totally worth shipping it halfway round the world (to Australia). It does ride VERY differently than anything else, so seriously don't underestimate the value of time, patience, and the odd YouTube video as you get the hang of it! My Halfbike is perfect, and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Once you learn & develop your motor skills & coordination...the bike's a blast!...Great attention / conversation starter for sure! Easily portable...economic...simple to maintain...And FUN, FUN,FUN!!...Thanx for the concept, development and actual engineering design!

Great idea and bike, might work even better with a bit wider tyres......front and back. Would give it a better and easier feel I guess. Workout factor is awesome.

We bought our halfbike about eight months ago. One of the best ways to spend your money! It´s just so much fun to ride your halfbike and to get into contact with so many people who of course haven´t seen something like this before. Awesome! Benno from Wolfenbüttel (Germany)

I will say that the first couple of times I rode my half bike I thought I made a mistake. I was determined to get comfortable on it. I rode it everyday for thirty minutes for a week. Now I'm jumping curbs turning heads and Love riding my halfbike II. I put myself in tight situations on different sidewalks and it only makes me better at riding. I am completely happy with my bike and the service I received when purchasing my Halfbike II. My daughter is really enjoying it too.

So it was February last year when I received my Halfbike and I'm amazed at how hard it was to master in the beginning. Today riding it is as fluent and fun as I'd seen it done in the original advertisements. I've learned just as many other have to relax and forget about all you know about bikes and skateboards. The half bike will perform brilliantly once you let go and trust it to stay underneath you.This is by far my favorite pastime. It is still a conversation piece a year plus later.

Hello Thanks again for the great bike...I'm a sport teacher in a secondary school in Switzerland and I use the halfbike with my pupils. Most of them find it quite difficult and challenging, but they like the challenge and so it's often used during outdoor activities. Thanks for your vision and the realisation of it. With best regards, Martin

I have my halfbike for 2 months now and I'm very happy about it. I ride about two times every week for about 10 to 15 km. I find it very amusing to workout this way. I already lost 10 kgs (together with a healthy foodplan). It doesn't feel like a workout but a very pleasant ride.

It's an awesome experience, real attention grabber. At the same time riding difficulty makes it something special, because it absorbs you into the learning curve. Great for parks and plazas, but not that great to use it as a commute vehicle, for longer distances (at least in my city - Sofia, Bulgaria). It requires a good physical shape of the rider to maintain balance and speed, but it helps to get fit because the whole body is involved. I recommend it to all people that are looking for new and unique experiences.

This was my first ever pledge on Kickstarter so unsure what I was letting myself in for. To my utter delight, I received two professionally built bikes (one for me, one for my wife) that were fantastically different to anything out there. I loved the quirky design and bold colour scheme (orange and yellow) against the black backdrop and the wooden handle. I love riding it despite the fact that I have not fully mastered this yet. My wife loves hers even more and the tricksy balancing act has not put her off at all. Simply put, they are soooo cool!

Hi halbike team ! Just a quick note to tell you that after 3 weeks of halfbiking every day to go to work (see picture !), I have great fun with my halfbike ! You really did a very cool product and mastering turns is a real blast ! It took me about 10 days to master the bike so it’s pretty fast to pick up !! Congrats to the full team and keep up the good work !! Happy new year from Pepper robots who warmly welcomed my halfbike near my desk

Hi guys, I felt obliged to tell you my experience with my halfbike. I got it around 5 months ago, almost 6. Two weeks later I tried to use it (at a parking lot) and I felt very, very frustrated because I could not do it. So I kind of said: when I have more time and a correct place to practice I will. So that day happened just the last day of the year (yesterday) and I can tell you that, after leaving my thoughts about being too difficult, leaving my stupid thoughts of "i cannot do it- i will fall down" I just got to my super halfbike and did it. I just let my fear go away, loosened up, trusted myself, did not fight with the bike trying to control it.... and... voila!! That was it! i just did it! Well, I guess it may sound exaggerated... but this action just changed my vision of all things in my life: just let the stupid fear go away, just trust yourself, just do not try to control things... loosen up and everything will work at the end. So, my friends, my halfbike, believe it ir not, has just given me a life lesson. And you, as the creators, are part of it. So thanks for that!!! I needed to tell you. Big hug from México! Zaida

I'd like to let you guys know that I LOVE my new halfbike! I've only had it 2 days and I am addicted. There is a learning curve but after an hour I had going straight down pat. Next up is turning lol. I am surprised at how many muscles you use for balancing/riding... cause they're all sore lol. This is an exciting way to ride and stay in shape! You guys have an AWESOME product!!!

Dear Halfbike team, My halfie arrived today and it was totally worth the wait. I managed to put it together on my own and took it to the park for a test ride. I love it - the best bit is that I'll have to learn to ride it properly and hope it will make me spend more time out and about, getting fit as I go. Well done guys - it was a great idea to combine the movements from biking, skiing and horse-riding - it feels like it will definitely improve my balance and firm my core. Well, if I ride it regularly of course. But I have enjoyed it greatly even in the first clumsy tests, so hope to continue the exercise as often as possible until I really match those smooth motions from your movies;) All the best and keep the good work

Hello HalfBike Creators! Thanks…it has arrived. On Time!….I was late, because I was travelling. I have successfully assembled the bike, had a couple of hours practice before the rain put a stop to it and am now travelling again! Nevertheless I am absolutely thrilled with it. When I have mastered how to ride - probably in June when the weather should be good, I’ll send you some pics. By the way I will be 78 years of age by then so maybe one of your oldest fans! Keep up the good work Greetings from a Welshman from Wales Bryn

I got out on my HB the other day, had it down in less than 5 minutes, went around the block 3 times ( a big block ) and was totally exhausted. For coming up on 64 this year, I did pretty well- loved every bit of it. I'm sure my neighbors are going to think I'm crazy when they see me out on it. I started on flat sidewalk, only jumped off 4 times- then decided to move to the street. The street has a slight incline, I hopped on and coasted downward as I got control of my balance- then started to pedal. By this time I had to turn right, a slight lean and it was done beautifully, many times in 3 laps. Next time, when the street is dry-rain recently, I'll go the other way around. I also must check to see what gear the HB is in. Between the workout and balancing, it was quite a workout, legs and stomach felt it for sure. Love it, have a great day ... ken ( from Laurel, MD-USA ) PS, I shall wear my shirt proudly

The Halfbike design is every bit as awesome as I hoped and I can't wait to try it out when it stops raining!

Best present ever!

Halfbike is pure fun. Sometimes it takes another curve as i want, but my face and my knees are still ok

Easily one of the weirdest riding experiences I have EVER had. Also, I must add, easily one of the funnest riding experiences I have ever had! The Halfbike is truly one-of-a-kind and I thoroughly enjoy riding it, although I am still terrible at turning... Beware, this experience is NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! In fact it can be very frustrating, but I haven't found it to be dangerous, because your feet and legs are not bound to the bike. Just hop off when the going gets bad, then hop right back on! Some things to note: I don't particularly like riding this when there is moisture on the ground because of the water that is flung up onto your back (I understand that this will be completely fixed with the new and improved fenders, but to be honest I am going to mention everything I can). Also, the wrap-around light works really well for the front, but when using it for the rear it is pretty wonky to get just right and feel confident that it will both stay on the Halfbike and be visible... Overall, I'm soooo glad that I backed the Halfbike kickstarter! SO WORTH IT!!! Now back to practicing riding it again... ;)

Great job on communication throughout the entire experience. Easy to assemble. Would have preferred more realistic videos and communication about the challenges of learning to ride the halfbike. Perhaps tips on how to overcome the challenges. Even us athletes can't just hop on and start riding like those in the video!

The quality of the bike is excellent. Assembly is done within 40 minutes and it took me a couple of hours to get the hang of how to ride this bike (make sure you have enough space, don't try it on your terrace). It's great fun I can't wait for them to sell a childeren's version. Being able to fold down the handle make storage and transport easy. Christof, London

I have not been very successful with riding the halfbike, as I do have knee problems (to include surgery a few years ago). I have let friends ride it, and they loved it! It does require good balance, another one of my problems, which will improve as you ride the halfbike. Overall it is fun and a great conversation starter!

I've been using Halfbike for more that a year now and I absolutely adore everything about it. Moscow is not Bicycle friendly city, so it is very cool for me to have a compact bicycle, easy to carry and fit into public transport. Halfbike is easy to master and very fun to ride. I really don't want to ride a normal bicycle anymore. Thanx a lot for such an amazing experience!)

OMG! What a wonderful little device. I absolutely love it! Took a few tries to get going, but once I’m up - flying!!!

I got mine last Wednesday, right before Thanksgiving so I was able to spend a bit of time on it (particularly with the unseasonably warm weather). It does take a bit of getting used to. So, I took the approach of trying to stand on it balanced with no movement and then pushed forward. Taking that approach got me started relatively quickly and within about 10 or 15 minutes of use I was able to just jump on and start riding. Turning took a bit more practice - I was riding up and down the street turning around at each end and I found that I was more unstable on left turns and it took more time to get around that way without jumping off than it did turning to the right (perhaps because my right side is stronger?). My daughter took this video on Thanksgiving day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmuyDtn930k

As you may suspect I am really fascinated about the Halfbike and the way of movement on a it. Even after a long day work, I usually take my bike at 9:00 pm for a ride of at least half an hour as a personal workout. And although I have got a lot of troubles with my knees (cross-bounds and menisci are heavily damaged since years and decades) I've got the impression, that the way of movement is much better than on a normal bike: all the muscles of the leg are required and I feel a strong stabilization within after training. That's my personal experience.

My halfbike arrived from the other side of the world within 5 days. It was very easily assembled. I a cyclist and do a lot of road miles on a solo bike and also a tandem and abit of mountain biking aswell. My apartment carpark was a great place to relearn how to ride a bike. the half bike is a new ball,game but easily mastered. Took me maybe 20 minutes to get the basic is and be confident enough to head out of the car park. First and foremost a half bike is fun and it's a great urban cruiser. That's what I got it for, so I can go to local cafes etc without having to put cleats and cycling shoes on to ride ,my other bikes, so convent to go to the beach, park or cafe wearing street shoes and clothes. Everyone notices the halfbike and comments. I've let loads of people have a go on it, everyone loves it. I think it's easiest to get a beginner used to the steering motion, by putting one foot on the frame between the pedals and scooting it like a scooter for a minute or so just to get the hang of how it feels and turns. I've since fitted a universal MTB mud guard so I don't get a wet crutch riding through puddles. I've also done a couple of 12km rides on it. Although I had read they're not recommended for over 5km. If you are fit and used to cycling it's not hard to do 10km on it. You feel it more in your calves and front of your quads than a normal bike. Love by halfbike a great invention and it's my 4th bike in my garage but the most used now.

The halfbike is three things: An eye-catcher, a great work-out and so much fun.

Love my Halfbike. Great excersice and always fun! But be prepared to be stopped everywhere. Everybody wants to try it! :-)