Reviews

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.

6 Month halfbike from November 2020 to May 2021. My name is Volker, I am 52 years old. I bought the halfbike for short rides of 3-5 km to train stations in Hamburg and Bremen. Transport in Metro and train is very easy and the halfbike fulfilles its purpose. Since the ride is fun and real exercise, I am using it much more than planned. I did about 2.000 km in 1st half year and use the halfbike several times per week. A very positive surprise is the option to ride in complete darkness as an after office workout. On a good quality cycle path it feels save enough. I ride for 10-20 km at about 20 km/h. This is a nice alternative to jogging or indoor workout. Also I do regular trips between 20 km to 50 km with my wife on an e-bike. Normally we struggle to cycle together since I prefer to go faster than she. With the halfbike it is fun to go together. Trips > 40 km distance are getting tough form me. We also go through forrests, when the path is not too bad. With some experience it works fine. The only limit are steep climbs. A hill gets tough at 3-5% incline. At 6-8% I don't manage to go uphill. Also downhill has limits. At > 30 km/h I start to feel unsave. 35 km/h is the max. speed I dare to go. A perfect fit for the halfbike a short trips in the city. A ride to the office, to a shop or a pub are just fun. Already 2 or 3 km are a little workout. And there is tons of positive feedback from people I meet. There is several persons who asked where they could buy a halfbike. Overall the halfbike was my best buy in 2020 and it enriches my sportive activities.

We have had our halfbike for nearly 3 month by now. All family loves it. We used it every day for short distances. The learning curve was actually much shorter than what we expected, as we have been able to ride it comfortably in less than an hour. And it is very much fun. Ah one caveat: It is shaky as we go downhill and I wonder if it is due to us or to the concept o the bike itself. It will be great if you could develop a standing bicycle for bumpy or faster downhill rides.

So after it arrived in December 2020, put it together and took off as I always ride one... super easy. For one week, than disaster stiked.. had a car accident and ruptured some muscle in my neck. Shit happens and with good medical attention and workout all up and running, ready and super enthusiastic to go halfbiking, the physical therapist knew it. A view days later and had a very unfortunate accident at work. Can things get any worse If I finally can halfbike! I had a view lateral cracks in knee and back to getting fit for halfbike. Now, surgery told me, may 14th 2021 than I can train and workout to get back in shape. In Europe Holland, spring is at full speed, hopefully i am towithin a week or two. I did have time to read and watch everything there is and bought some lightning and handlebar upgrade. All ready to finally go!

This bike is nothing short of amazing. It gives me a full body workout while I’m having such fun. I liked it so much that I purchased two more so that me, my wife, and my youngest son can all cruise around together. When we go on vacation we stick all three of them in the back of our SUV and still have plenty of room for the entire family. The build quality is outstanding. One of the things that sold me on the halfbike is it’s unique design. It requires you to learn something completely new. Most people cannot jump on a halfbike and ride it without some practice. You have to learn how to ride it. I like a challenge and the opportunity to learn new things. Also, the folks at the halfbike company are pretty amazing. They don’t rob you when it comes to spare parts. If you need a new tire, innertube or whatever, they sell them on their website at a low cost. I am totally sold on this product and have recommended it to co-workers, family and friends. It is an investment in my health and I would rather pay for something like this than a hospital visit.

I ride a Halfbike 3 and it is very good! After a little time of practice it works perfect. I can go as quick as other people with a normal cycle in the city. For me it is more fun to ride a halfbike! Best regards Jan from Hamburg

What a fantastic invention!!! A stylish and eye catching design that my children love. They took a few attempts to get used to using them but once they had they were away.

El halfbike es increible!!! Al inicio es difícil, pero con perseverancia se logra dominar. Seria muy bueno en que pensaran hacer un modelo para personas que superamos los 90 kilogramos. Continuen con su excelente trabajo e innovando!!!

I have been riding a Halfbike for two years and really enjoy it. I used to run marathons and use the halfbike to get in mileage with less stress on my knees. The learning curve is real as halfbike is very different than riding a bike, so be patient. Once it clicks for you, the fun begins. As I write this review, I am on vacation in Florida turning heads as I ride my Halfbike3 along A1A.

The bike looks great, very well designed. A bit difficult for a girl to get on it. The boys love it. Will be great if the indoor rack can be developed soon because of the pandemic, an indoor rack helps a lot. And don’t try to buy the cheap copycat, it’s totally different. It’s worth every penny of the authentic version !!!

Hi there I’m Sharon from Leicestershire in the uk . I purchased my half bike around a year ago . The company were very helpful and shipment was very quick . It was easy enough to assemble and was impressed at the quality. This little weird bike takes time to master so don’t give up !!!! I was off and running within a day (a little wobbly) but balance is the key. Great workout on your core . There’s only one problem I don’t get very far without someone stopping me to ask what the hell i am riding ?? You do need a pretty flat hard pathway to ride on which in England we don’t have a lot of cycle paths or parks to ride bikes in so I find myself limited to where I can ride. I can imagine it’s great in USA or abroad on the coastal paths. Another great feature is you can fold it up to pop in your boot (trunk) so you can take it anywhere with you . I love my bike but wish I had more places to ride it .

Two words describe my Halfbike experience, life changing. In my 4 months of ownership I’ve lost 15+Lbs and put over 500 miles on the bike riding it almost every day. I love my Halfbike. I love this thing so much I bought two so I never have to be without my bike. Not only is the product good but the people are good. Deliveries come on time and concerns are addressed quickly and professionally. If you are looking to improve your health and get off the couch all while having fun you cannot go wrong with Halfbike.

Although there is a bit of a learning curve, the halfbike provides stimulation for both the mind and body. Once you get the hang of it, it’s fun to ride around!!!

The HalfBike is amazing - I love it! It is the perfect balance of exercise and fun. I ride it around my neighborhood (hills and flats) at least three times a week but I mostly look forward to riding my HB in San Francisco on Saturday mornings (Potro Hill, Chse Ctr, Orcl Prk, Embrcdero, Pier39, Crissy flds, Golden Gate, about 20miles r/t). The HB team and Denitsa are awesome and I recommend the HB whenever folks ask about it - which is all the time. Thanks for such an amazing machine and riding experience.

Hello, first I would like to tell you that I'm very happy with the half bike. Funny, easy to manage because small and simply. It is a very good exercise, I often ride it to the town centre to pleasure and for the little shopping to. That means that I ride about 20 KM go and back, which I ride almost every day. My legs are much stronger than when I just used to skate inline or ride a normal bike. My Halfbike works well, I never had any problems with it. I don't like Sturmey Archer too much, the gear shift spring when I change from 2 to 3 or 3 to 4 is lazy, I have always to turn back the pedal an half turn before continuing pedaling ahead. Personally I would have choosen a better gearshift then Sturmey and Archer. I find the brake works wery well and I'm happy with it. Regarding the handlebar I would have preferred a slightly wider one. I think 5-6 cm would be enough to have the place for mounting bar ends and a bell eventuelly a light too. With bar ends is easier to control the halfbike in the curves, I find better balance and precisions. To mount handle with bar ends I had to cut the handle because it was no place. I’ll send you a photo to show you my handlebar. If I were you I would have two or more model of Halfbike. Basic and Deluxe par exemple. Gearshift Shimano with more then 4 speed (7/8). Shimano Nexus or Halfine. But Great work the Halfbike is really good.

Still new to the halfbike revolution but it is AWESOME. Just rode a quick 6 mile roundtrip on a local trail with my girlfriend rollerblading along side! Loved all the looks I got as I rode past people on the trail! Really challenges my balance and I love it. Can't wait to ride it again, and again and again!

Halfbike 3 was a dream come true for me last year. After looking at it in the shop window in Sofia, BG to trying it out for the first time to finally owning one now! It kept me active during the first lockdown and it still is and I always get a reason to go out and exercise rather than staying at home and get depressed =) It is tricky to start, it definitely looks much easier on the video but I really enjoy exploring the new ways of movement and balance. It is an excellent workout tool and you will never get bored!

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

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...

hello everyone, I'm Daniele, I'm 57 and I just got my halfbike. I was able to mount it easily thanks to the video and the manual. Everything works perfectly, however I would like to point out that for the assembly of the fenders the explanations are not very understandable and this took me time to find the right way to mount them. Which I was only able to do thanks to a response from the halfbike team to another customer who had had problems in the past. Honestly, I am very satisfied with this purchase, I was able to recycle a bell and lights that I already had at home. I didn’t have space problems either on the frame or on the handlebar.