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Got my halfbike3 back in June, was easy to assemble(thanks to YouTube video), took me some time to learn how to ride it properly. My feet size is around uk44 so sometimes the back of the sole may scratch the ground/back tires. Still a lot of fun riding it and can manage doing an 8 turn within a smaller space now. The other thing I found is that as it’s a standing bike, riders with big feet may want to ride it with harder sole shoes to avoid soreness/tiredness in the feet while/after riding. Anyway to sum it up, it’s a very good bike to play with!

It took me about three weeks to get comfortable riding a halfbike. I’m still not very good at narrow turns. This is a good fun workout for me, not a commuter bike, except for very short trips. The halfbike likes smooth surfaces and very gentle slopes. In terms of a workout, it’s somewhere between a regular bike.

Assembly: Pretty forward but those springs are quite annoying to assemble. The first time: It's pretty easy to get going. In a few minutes you're up and away, slight turns included. Riding: It's way more intense than I thought. It's a balancing act between pedaling, keeping the right posture, relaxing your arms, holding the handlebars etc. All when dealing with traffic, potholes and uneven streets. This is the real learning curve. Plus, it's a bigger workout than riding a bike. If you are like me, someone with not the best stamina, you need to remember it's not a regular bike. You're not going to do the same distances in the beginning. That being said, riding this thing is fun. And great on my lumbago. After a day sitting in an uncomfortable chair, a ride with this contraption helps removing the pain and tightness. The less good parts: It's unstable. It's unstable when you ride it so a small pothole or uneven part in the road can really throw you over. Whereas a regular bike has less of an issue. It's also unstable when you are not riding it. You can't leave it alone unless the ground is perfectly flat and there's no wind. I had my halfbike fall over half a dozen times just because I let it go for a second. A kickstand of sorts would probably help. Tl;DNR: It's awesome, it's fun but it isn't perfect.

I am ok if you don't post this but you should know. I brought a half bike because I could no longer run. My knees get very sore when I run. I had asked the question if I would be able to use the half bike with bad knees. I was told to read a review from one of the promoters and was assured it was a great activity for someone with dodgy knees. Apparently it would be good for my knees. NOPE. I can barely walk now without pain. My left knee is swollen to 1 1/2 the size of my right after riding the half bike two days in a row. I am gutted. Heaps of fun to ride. I was still trying to master turning. A very expensive short lived experience.

Eccoci, dopo un anno e mezzo dall'acquisto della HalBike3 posso dire che: 1) E' ottimo per fare attività fisica completa, inoltre aumenta notevolmente l'equilibrio (basta un giretto di un'ora per fare sentire la fatica), inoltre nell'utilizzarla mi sono accorto di avere una postura sbagliata, tirava sempre a sinistra senza un apparente motivo, fino a quando no ho compreso che era colpa della mia postura. 2) Non pensate di utilizzarlo per andare in ufficio, dopo solo 10 minuti avrete bisogno di una bella doccia ed un cambio; 3) Consiglio l'uso in percorsi pianeggianti su piste ciclabili asfaltate o ben battute ma lievemente sconnesse. Da non usare in salite e discese ripide, in salita la fatica sarebbe troppa (almeno per me) in discesa il rischio di cadere è notevolmente alto; 4) Dopo un buon mese di utilizzo assiduo si impara a guidare con naturalezza e semplicità, io lo uso come alternativa alla MTB quando non ho tanto tempo a disposizione, ed anche nelle passeggiate in biciletta con la famiglia; 5) Una volta presa dimestichezza con la mezza bici, se non vi secca sudare a secchiate, vi divertirete un sacco nell'utilizzarla, anche il punto di vista e diverso da quello delle bici classiche (visuale più alta) che rende l'esperienza ancora più entusiasmante. Lo consiglio a chi a sempre voglia di mettersi alla prova e non teme li sguardi incuriositi della gente.

Ad un anno e mezzo dall'acquisto posso dire che : 1) HalfBike3 è un buon mezzo per tenersi in forma, allena sia il potenziamento muscolare che l'equilibrio (se riuscite a fare un giro di un'ora sarete cotti); 2) Non pensate di utilizzarlo in salite ripide e relative discese, in saliti potreste (ma dovreste avere una muscolatura importante), in discesa (soprattutto se ripida) è assicurata la caduta. Insomma va benissimo in percorsi più o meno pianeggianti; 3) Non pensate di utilizzarlo come mezzo per andare al lavoro, a meno che non abbiate in ufficio una doccia ed un cambio (si suda un bel pò utilizzando la Halbike). 4) Per il resto, una volta acquisita la dimestichezza nell'uso del mezzo (più o meno un mesetto di assiduo utilizzo) e non vi interessa grondare sudore, vi divertirete alla grande.

HB3 is great for workouts and short recreational rides. Constructive feedback: I'm of average height but I still feel the handle should be higher. The quick release levers for compacting the HB is a nice idea in theory but bad in practice. I think the HB2 solution is better (haven't used it).

Buongiorno a tutti, la half bike è stata una ottima alternativa alla attività di running. Ottima qualità di costruzione e assemblaggio. I punti che ritengo migliorabili sono: 1) la frenata è poco modulabile 2) Le molle sull'asse posteriore sono troppo morbide 3) Gradirei poter avere il manubrio con la impugnatura verticale grazie per la vostra vicinanza.

Quite fun to ride not to mention it is terrific quad burning exercise. Only thing is it becomes labor in hilly terrain like where I live (Hong Kong). Would be great if the webpage has troubleshooting site where technician or half-bikers to share their experience in quick fix any minor trouble.

Really excited to unpack and build my yellow Halfbike. The joy was quickly muted as one set of the rear wheel bearings was missing. The support from Halfbike was OK, honestly I expected more. Once I purchased the bearings from a local supplier, I was ready to go. Everything you've read and seen about adoption is correct. Up and running was a matter of minutes, control, an ongoing process. I've had a couple of tumbles. Only in the last 2 weeks have I really invested the hours. The longest ride is just shy of 18km. Within the next 3 weeks I hope 50km is achievable. The bike is a lot of fun. The learning trajectory is steep, not sure when it will plateau. Each ride incremental confidence is gained, boundaries pushed and new ones created. To anyone buying, a few suggestions. The Halfbike arrives in a box which requires you to construct it. The process is simple with some amazing supporting videos. After a few rides asses the situation. My bike was creaking and not performing in an optimal state. I took the bike apart, degreased, added new grease, WD40, a thorough clean and changed the torque on some of the bolts. The impact was significant, so I would really advise that process. The other change I made, the pedals. Remember, you're 100% on your feet. You need a comfy platform. I bought the Moto pedals mentioned in a number of blogs and are really comfortable. Finally, BUY THE BELL. You'll need it. It comes in handy especially as you're learning and pedestrian near misses are a common occurrence. Ride safe and ALWAYS wear a helmet.

I really enjoy my Halfbike, a fun & challenging way to exercise and get around. My main issue is that I must constantly be conscious of my foot placement on the pedals. My heels get scrubbed, and sometimes sucked under the back wheels. I wear a mens size 12 US shoe. If I pedal where I'm most comfortable this happens, which is disappointing. I must always pedal in slight awkwardness because I don't want the heels of my shoes to get sucked under the rear wheels and cause an accident or shoe damage. Overall, great design and I'm happy!

The half bike 2 is great, my only gripe is the break cable attachment only being stick on came loose pretty quick, but still great to ride everything else is holding up really well having the bike for a bit over a year now.

tldr: Beautiful product, makes me and people smile, but quality a bit hit&miss. I own two halfbike 2s. Both are fun to ride, and we have probably become the talk of a few towns in our parts by now, as many people remark and ask about this amazing bike-scooter-thing. One of them is 4 years old, single-speed, never had the slightest issue. This one is almost exclusively ridden by me, 90kg man. The other was bought this April, and it seems to have been put together a bit shoddily. From the get-go, the brakes were way too tight (i.e. scraping), which could be fixed. But this also showed that the back axle appears uneven, as is apparent in the paint taken off the axle by the scraping brakes (image taken after about 4 weeks!). Additionally, there is an intermittent scraping noise I haven't pinned down yet, as if a tire was touching something. Cadence makes me suspect something front-wheel-related, worst case in the gear box. This one is almost exlusively ridden by my considerably lighter wife. So, it's a fun ride either way, and if it's well built then it lasts. But the build quality on the latter one makes me a bit wary. I suspect it to fall apart at some point, probably irreperably.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All in all: just great. In detail: - Adjustable hight for the bar would be perfect. - Why not combining the brakes of halbike 2 and 3? Two independent brakes are a basic requirement for bikes on streets … - The pedal-rear-wheel distance ist quit short and may be problematic for riders with large feet/shoes. In the future: E-bike option?

It takes practice for sure! However, my 12 year old got on and took to it immediately. He has adopted my new toy and I think if a kids version was designed it would truly be a hit! All the guys on my court have eagerly given the half bike a try - some with more success than others. It seems that skiers are the most intuitive since the way you need to balance & shift your weight is similar. It’s really not like cycling at all. I’m still working on feeling entirely comfortable with turning but with practice I think it will be a good way to get around. I find reaching for the hand break a little awkward and it’s impossible for me to change gears in motion at the moment. I’m not sure if that just comes with practice or if it could be improved with design.

Bought a second hand Halfbike. Made laps around a park in Brussels after 10 min. Now, after 3 weeks, been doing 11K training trips on it, over cobble stones and on sidewalks. Just look in the distance to the point you want to go to, trust the bike and everything goes smoothly. Bit messy when roding in the rain. Overall a vert enjoyable experience!

I purchased the Halfbike about a month or so ago and have enjoyed riding it. My purpose for the purchase was to help in my 1.5- 2.0 mile commute to work and to have fun pedaling in and getting a little exercise at the same time. The learning curve provide by previous review is true. It is like learning to ride all over again. My one observation and the reason for not providing a full 5 star review is based on fact that the Halfbike in my riding experience is designed for flat smooth riding surfaces. Riding over adjustments in paved surfaces such as transitioning from street to sidewalk creates a very unstable experience, thus making riding aggressively on the bike somewhat difficult. If there was an option to purchase the bike based on weight where the back stabilizing springs are design to offer greater resistance to lateral movement that might help with a more stabilized riding experience, however it is fare to say i am not an engineer. Overall the Halfbike is a fun riding experience.

Ludic, sporty, easy to take with, beautiful !!! These are the words that come up to my mind thinking of my Halfbike. But if I may make a suggestion, I'm travelling a lot worldwide, and for my Halfbike to become one of my favorite travel companion, I do need a bag fit for it.... and that is very difficult to find! Please think about it...

Love this fun vehicle..a great way tp spin my wheels

I ordered a half bike because I don't like sitting on a bike seat too long (male problems). It was easy to assemble. Learning balance and turning took several attempts over a few days. Now, I can comfortably ride from home to downtown, about 3 miles. I tried riding from home to work (5.5 miles) with a backpack but it changed my balance enough to making riding difficult. I am happy with the half-bike. It is fun to ride and great for short trips. It is also significantly less expensive than an Ellipti-Go, which has a similar riding motion.

High marks for creating a fun, full body, core-exercising machine. My children love it too, more than skates and scooters. I had originally intended to use it as a short distance commuting option since it is a hassle to get my regular bicycle out, pumped, and loaded. It is harder to ride than a bike (takes more energy to go an equivalent distance) and does not do well on uneven pavement or sidewalks. On the other hand, I'm 52 years old and this is so much easier on my back and bottom, so I prefer it to my bicycle for going shorter distances (up to 2 or 3 miles) whenever I can. Much easier to get in and out of the house than a bike too.

Dear halfbike team, I love love love still love my halfbike. I call it "my Beyoncé"

Very funny to ride, requires some practice but then it turns heads!

Well made and robust. It gives a good work out and is fun to use. Could do with a wider handlebar and it would be good if it came with reflectors fitted. I've fitted my own to the front, back and front wheel. It's also quite fast once you get used to it, but avoid going up large hills. All in all a good piece of kit that will certainly get you noticed.

I love my halfbike. It is a great form of exercise and a nice change of pace from a traditional bike. I will caution you though, it is not as easy to ride as was shown in the promotional videos. It does require a fair amount of balance and dexterity, but once you get the hang of it, it is a blast! If you like a challenge and getting outside for some fun exercise, I would definitely recommend the halfbike.

Really great fun to cruise around. And good training for your thighs. Being a big boy, around 90 kg and 192 tall, I think it would be a bit more controlled to drive if the springs would be tighter/stronger. But still pure pleasure.

I loved the halfbike the first time I saw one (video on kickstarter). They require more time to master than one might think at first, but it is really a matter of adjusting one's center of gravity, and ride it like a skateboard. Great for flatter terrains and sight seeing.

Excellent freedom, openness and lightness. What I feel sometimes - would like to have wider pedals to support body weight better. Especially, when wearing lighter shoes, all the body weight (I'm not over-weighted) falls to reduced surface of foot and it is developing to be somewhat stressful. So I have the best experience pedaling with hiking boots :-) Mine halfbike is without gears. It didn't feel it to be important because most of roads in town are flat. Still, not everywhere and then I miss gears... In general, thanks for the great invention!