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Christof R. - GB / 05.04.2017
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
Atila M. - ES / 07.03.2017
Dear Halfbike users or potential users: Riding a Halfbike would be the best thing you would do on your day; not only because everyone in town would look at you but also because of the fun that it takes on learning this new sport. Once you jump up on a Halfbike the first hought is: "I won´t be able to ride this in my life". Why? because it´s something you have never done. It´s not like surfing if you have done snowboarding, not like wakeboarding if you have done skate or waterskiing if you have done snow ski before. This is something your body has to experience for the first time and it´s actually amazing how fast you get used to this new movements. Me myself have had a blast of fun specially sharing this with friends. First time I showed everyone the Halfbike we were at a barbeque and I showed up riding fast and making turns with it. Everyone was stoked; they hadn´t seen that thing on their lifes and everyone wanted to try. It´s fun to see how people try to get used to the Halfbike and how some get used to the movements very fast. Next step for me: start jumping and doing tricks because I´m already too used to be faster than cars in town (hahaha). If you´re thinking on a Halfbike go and try it. I´m sure you would like it!
Rose W. - US / 18.10.2017
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!
Bob P. - US / 04.12.2017
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!
Karen D. - AU / 11.04.2017
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.
Renata . - NL / 26.04.2018
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.
Christian B. - DE / 16.04.2018
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!
Roberto C. - IT / 06.04.2017
Dreaming experience guys!!! No words to describe the flying sensation ...
Marina P. - RU / 03.04.2017
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!)
Stefan Brandes . - DE / 10.04.2017
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)
Ken G. - US / 06.04.2017
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
Neil H. - US / 03.04.2017
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
Ricco Paulo . - CA / 25.06.2018
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!
Paul L. - FR / 09.11.2017
Super génial, une expérience ou les sensations sont décuplées, un design atypique au caractère sensationnel! Le halfbike c'est le top !
Katherine E. - US / 26.06.2018
The perfect bike for me cause I’m always up for a new challenge.
Evert J. - CW / 06.03.2017
Love my Halfbike. Great excersice and always fun! But be prepared to be stopped everywhere. Everybody wants to try it! :-)
David . - US / 27.04.2018
I've been waiting years for a bike like this. Standing, high quality and compact. What's not to like! Dave J
Mihails M. - LV / 22.09.2017
It is an amazing new experience ! Halfbike is an amazing way how grownups could be amazed in our hi-tech world !!!
Jason F. - US / 06.04.2017
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... ;)
Sergio S. - ES / 11.09.2017
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.
Tom P. - US / 11.04.2017
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.
Erdogan Hayvali . - DE / 20.04.2017
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.
Syneca F. - US / 20.04.2017
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!!
Howard W. - US / 05.07.2017
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)
Nicolas Gomes . - FR / 20.04.2017
Hello! It's Fa-bu-lous!! Never thought it was so funny to ride on a bike! Great work!
Mikołaj O. - FI / 16.06.2017
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
Mike A. - US / 10.04.2017
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!
Georgi K. - BG / 22.04.2017
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.
Stephen G. - US / 02.08.2017
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
Martin H. - DE / 05.07.2018
Fun bike and great people behind!!! Thanks a lot!
Jaap van H. - NL / 12.05.2017
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.
Pieter van V. - NL / 17.04.2017
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!
Van Phan . - US / 21.04.2017
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!
Todor P. - BG / 25.10.2017
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!
Danielle G. - US / 03.04.2017
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!
Racquel B. - BE / 14.11.2017
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 !!!
Pierre P. - US / 10.04.2017
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.
Edmond KO . - BG / 10.04.2017
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.
Henrik O. - DK / 09.08.2017
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.
Martin S. - CH / 10.04.2017
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
Sean . - US / 27.03.2018
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!
Mariano C. - AR / 06.05.2017
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!
Kent M. - US / 08.10.2018
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.
Bozhidar E. - BG / 17.09.2018
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 !
Pete . - US / 04.06.2018
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!
Ruben . - ES / 23.06.2018
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.
Guillaume L. - FR / 22.01.2018
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.
Zaida B. - MX / 06.04.2017
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
Jimmy . - US / 07.08.2018
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
Else N. - AT / 31.03.2017
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.
Brian T. - GB / 07.06.2017
Makes old people's teeth fall out and kids scream with excitement as you fly by
Bart B. - NZ / 17.03.2017
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.
Bryn J. - GB / 06.04.2017
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
Lisa W. - US / 19.02.2018
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.
Joel H. - US / 08.01.2019
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.
David C. - US / 16.05.2018
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.
karl w. - GB / 02.04.2018
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
Roberto Carlos V. / 19.02.2019
It is an incredible experience and the fun never ends, I love my halfbike, thank you for sharing this great invention, greetings from Mexico ...
Rony D. - BE / 10.04.2017
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.
Lucas B. - AR / 17.09.2017
Just amazing... you can't stop biking, although you're exhausted
Nuno M. - GR / 21.09.2017
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.
Stanislava N. - BG / 23.08.2018
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! :)
Diego F. - FR / 06.04.2017
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
John B. - GB / 06.04.2017
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!
Jessie F. - HK / 22.09.2018
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!
Larry . - GB / 03.06.2018
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
Sue B. - GB / 06.04.2017
The Halfbike design is every bit as awesome as I hoped and I can't wait to try it out when it stops raining!
Leslie S. - US / 05.04.2017
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!
Vassil D. - BG / 18.04.2017
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.
Maria G. - GB / 06.04.2017
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
Ronda Y. - US / 06.04.2017
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!!!
Vincent H. - US / 29.04.2017
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
Arndt K. - DE / 23.04.2017
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!"
Petar P. - AT / 10.03.2017
The halfbike is three things: An eye-catcher, a great work-out and so much fun.
Jose P. - MO / 31.12.2018
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.
Jerome P. - FR / 06.07.2017
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
roger d. - US / 10.02.2019
pretty fun to use after you learn how to drive it and its pretty smooth..
Carbonnelle J. - FR / 20.04.2017
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 !!!!
Anna D. - US / 27.11.2017
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
Jari M. - FI / 05.06.2017
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 ;-)
Robert S. - US / 10.04.2017
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.
Jodie L. - US / 24.04.2017
I absolutely love my halfbike! The cardio workout is amazing and the core workout is unequalled!
Anthony L. - US / 13.04.2017
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
Eric K. - US / 22.09.2018
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.
Susan C. - US / 12.04.2017
What I like about the halfbike is that it is FUN while you are getting a MEAN workout. Cardiovascular & muscle building!
Lars M. - DE / 06.04.2017
Halfbike is pure fun. Sometimes it takes another curve as i want, but my face and my knees are still ok
Jason P. - US / 13.10.2017
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.
Florence B. - SG / 10.04.2017
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.
Chad M. - US / 03.04.2017
OMG! What a wonderful little device. I absolutely love it! Took a few tries to get going, but once I’m up - flying!!!
Liz C. - GB / 06.04.2017
Best present ever!
Babak E. - HU / 25.04.2017
Dear halfbike team, I love love love still love my halfbike. I call it "my Beyoncé"
Christophe U. - FR / 05.05.2017
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...
Clint H. - QA / 23.04.2017
Very funny to ride, requires some practice but then it turns heads!
Mary K. - US / 28.04.2017
Love this fun vehicle..a great way tp spin my wheels
Matthew K. - US / 25.04.2017
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.
Stephen A. - US / 10.04.2017
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.
James F. - US / 28.04.2017
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.
Michele M. - US / 12.05.2017
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.
Shaun D. - GB / 21.04.2017
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.
Sakari A. - CH / 05.04.2017
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.
Jim B. - US / 04.04.2017
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.
Stefan D. - BE / 11.04.2018
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!
Kalle T. - US / 03.04.2017
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!
Silvana J. - HR / 24.04.2017
The Halfbike is a great conversational piece. It turns lots of heads and we get asked lots of question. The functionality is not there. It is complicated to get use to riding. We can only ride for short distances. The terrain we can ride is very limited. Still enjoying the trike.
Ed H. - US / 06.04.2017
Not as easy at it looks. I would give the halfbike five stars if it weren't extremely difficult to learn to ride. The makers gloss over that fact and show young folks expertly riding it around town. Going in a straight line is tough but straight forward. Turning, however, is where I found it incredibly difficult. There needs to be a number of riding tutorials at different levels as some folks will pick it up at different rates. The concept and build quality are top notch though...
Zaki A. - AE / 19.09.2017
Halfbike is a great toy! It helps make you active in a joyful way! I am having fun and you don't feel you are exercising! Nice way to get up in the morning and explore your surroundings!
Paul C. - GB / 21.04.2017
I bought the Halfbike as a gift for my wife, who's an ultra-marathon runner, to give her an alternative fitness workout. She loves the Halfbike, after a few hours of trying to figure out how to ride it ("like a skateboard" is the reply). The kids have both tried it, and the secret seems to be "make yourself as light as possible", which at 1.92m high and 100kg heavy, counts me out.
Richard M. - US / 20.04.2017
Well-made, aesthetically pleasing design, but as an older guy (70 but still strong and active) I would have appreciated more direct disclosure on how this is like learning to ride a bike again but more challenging because of the unique steering / balance involved and the fact that one can't rely on the lifelong bike-riding skills in one's muscle memory. I intend to give it a go after months of not taking it out now that the weather is getting warmer. I only made a few attempts when I first got it. One also has to walk the bike to a large, open space to feel safe enough to veer all over the place trying to learn.
Gary Y. - US / 03.04.2017
It is difficult to learn, but once it is learned, it is not too difficult to ride. The bike is very portable, fit nicely in the back seat of my sedan. I can take it to go places. There are a few problems with this design: 1. My model does not have a gear box. It is with much efforts to go up hill, even just slightly slanted.. 2. There is no seat so the rider has to stand all the time. It could be tiring. 3. The brake is not too effective, especially when going down hill.
Gary G. - US / 05.04.2017
If I had experience riding a skateboard or scooter as a youth, I have no doubt I could have instinctively operated my Halfbike. Halfbike requires a unique sense of balance. The autonomous sense of balance, in my case, is obviously limited to riding a bicycle dependent on a steerable front wheel. I have family members as young as 10 and as old as 40 who successfully rode my Halfbike the very first time they tried. I've tried to learn many many times, and all that happens is a crashing hard fall. This is very frustrating and disappointing. Nothing wrong with the design or manufacturing, both of which I admire greatly. I just can't ride the Halfbike.
Nicholas A. - GB / 14.04.2017
Found it more difficult than expected and never felt confident enough to ride in an urban area. When you do build up some speed it does feel wonderful but I would not risk going down a hill. I think this bike would be enjoyed more by experienced bikers and to be fair my age of 55 was probably against me! Sold the bike.
Philip S. - AU / 24.04.2017
Unfortunately did not offer the stability of a three wheeler that we had anticipated.
Cliff L. - TW / 10.04.2017
It's a beautiful artwork, although I still can't stay on it more than 30 secs, pretty hard to learn. Hope to have more time to practice.
Joseph E. - US / 05.04.2017
Hi, I was extremely excited to get this product. Your video was great and I was counting down the days to get my bike and start riding it. I just was surprised how hard it is to ride. I am athletic and in good shape but this is not something I could ride comfortably in public with cars and people on the road. I wish you gave a disclaimer how hard it was. Unfortunately it now sits collecting dust. I hope you can make a version easier to ride for the general public.
Kent M. - US / 15.09.2018
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Cynthia H. - US / 05.04.2017
I'm sure this is a really cool way to get around--just not for me. It looked easier than it is, but I am past my prime and it would probably be a better fit if I knew how to skateboard or something like that. If I try this much more, I'm likely to break something :-) Would like to sell mine though--any way to facilitate those kinds of transactions would be of interest. It's brand new for the most part.
Renaun E. - US / 03.04.2017
Hard to learn to ride than a regular bike.
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