Reviews

Great exercise for body and balance. Forces you to concentrate and focus, too, so it’s good also for your brain. Fun to ride, but it will make you sweat, no matter how fit you are. So not really ideal for leisurly cruising. Steep hills are a challenge both ways, up and down, as well as bumps and uneven surfaces. Practise braking because it’s very easy to fly over the handlebar in emergency braking situations if you do not move your body weight back and down automatically! Backwheel brakes in addition to the front wheel would be desirable. All in all a very good fitness equipment in suitable surroundings and surfaces with not too many kids, pets etc. around to watch out for.

I`ve had my Halfbike for a couple of months now. It`s very well made, and assembly wasn`t too difficult. The Halfbike is definitely a quality piece of equipment. The only reason I can`t give 5 stars is that they aren`t joking when they say you need a smooth, flat surface to ride on. I haven`t been able to learn how to ride mine successfully yet because I don`t have a smooth, flat spot around my house that is suitable to practice. I have to take the Halfbike somewhere in public to practice, and that doesn`t fit into my current lifestyle. Once I am able to learn to ride it, I`ll probably be able to ride on the bumpy road where I live. There are hills, but they aren`t steep.

I need training wheels for this. Just kidding but it will take my wife and I a little time to get use to them. We Love them and cannot wait until we can stay on them to ride and enjoy. Thank you all and GOD BLESS

The learning curve is right on target. Just when you are about to give up and question how stupid you are for buying it things begin to click. And when I was about to ride my first 1/4 mile without stopping felt like I was king of the world. Still trying to perfect my turns. Great fun. And this is from a 68 yr old guy.

I am very happy with the purchase of my half bike. I tried running for two years and could not make any progress. It is truly fun and a full body workout and in 30 minutes. Why I do not give it five star is because even though have bike is constructed it is not without its flaws as the gears or pedal bearings are making crackling sounds, while the bell and break/gear levers were assembled at an odd angle.

The team at halfbike are impressive, they shipped my bike incredibly fast. The bike itself can be reasonably assembled watching the videos on YouTube. The bike looks great and the parts seem worth the price. I have had issues with the break but that might be user error during assembly. Learning to ride it though is prooven to be super tough. Now I see why you guys call it a full body workout. It requires a steady core to stir. I am not sure I have the equilibrium or core fortitude to endure the learning process. Got many bruses on my legs from falling off and getting hit with the pedals. I will keep trying for a bit longer though. I feel that if I manage to get a hold of properly ridding it, it would be a blast. But may be not.

A bit complicated at the beginning but really fun and challenging. A true workout device. Usage on dedicated bikeways is strongly recommended as using it on normal roads with car traffic is dangerous especially because it requires full body control.

I purchased one for my husband and myself to try/share and we both found it to be lots fun but with a significant learning curve. Definitely a good workout. I subsequently purchased another for myself. I`d recommend with the warning that it takes some perseverance to get the hang of it.

I haven`t had the chance to ride it too many times. But from the 5-6 times i did i cam day It is hard. Puts a lot of pressure on the quads. I end up with patellar pain every time. Probably mostly caused by the need to ride it fast to stay pretty much balanced on it. It`s also quite easy to go into fishtail loop with it. Once you go over a tiny bump or pothole the body needs to quickly figure out the balance or you`re off. I almost every time have bruises on the back of my legs from the pedals hitting me when i try to emergently stop. So far with the target negative feedback. On the positive side: it`s an absolute fun to ride it. Rides smoothly and fast. Heads always turn. People are curious. Random talks with strangers asking what it is. The positive feeling much outbeats the negatives!

It’s a fun “bike”. If you’re an avid bicycle rider like I am it won’t replace that, but it is a fun different riding experience. If you have an exercise/workout routine it’s not going to replace that either lol (like the marketing claims), but it is a good aerobic and leg workout if you go very far on it. Build quality is good but not great. A bit overpriced for what it is, but overall I enjoy playing around on it. Yes people will look at you trying to figure out what it is (in case you like the extra attention lol 😄)

Hello Halfbike-builders, I am very happy with the purchase of my Halfbike! One thing could be improved: the (strong enough) attachment of the foldable ‘steering column’: I replaced the rondelles and the rubber rings of the clamps with wider ones and it is now better, but the clamps could still be holding better while biking. But: (Almost 60 years of age) I have a 3-fold hernia in my back and could no longer jog, because of the shocks it causes to my back. Now I can ‘jog’ again without feeling any shocks. And: the constant balance that I have to keep when riding strengthens my back muscles, for sure. As a result, I have already had less back pain after riding than before. Kind regards to the team! Tom Notebaert, architect. (PS: I am sharing a picture of myself on a sunny Sunday in the ‘Bois de la Cambre’, the so-called Brussels Central Park: I had only been started 2 weeks at that time and I could already go up and down the slopes !...)

It’s kind of challenging to start with, especially when you’re not the type easily finding your balance (like a dancer or a gymnast). I am still learning. So far, this cycle doesn’t seem meant for indolent sightseeing on the countryside. It’s more like cardio-training or mountain biking in the alps. I can’t recommend enough installing hand-bars which I think should be standard, especially if you’re a tall person. Overall, a lot of fun and keeps you fit!

J’apprécie le Halfbike depuis Noël ! Des débuts difficiles … j’ai rien lâché ! Je vais travailler quotidiennement avec ! 1.8 km par jour. La maîtrise viens doucement et je me sent désormais à l’aise Le plaisir est toujours bien la ! On sent le travail des cuisses et le cardio n’est pas en reste ! Les gens se retournent étonnés de vous voir ainsi. Prochaine étape … le tour de la ville ! Ce week-end ?

I purchased the halfbike looking for a more complete workout than bicycle riding. It sure is a workout! I haven't gotten out on it as much as I like as I bought it in December (I live in the northern US.) so it's taken a few times to learn to ride it (as well as a pretty good fall) since the cold has kept the rides somewhat short. But, it does what I hoped...a much quicker workout than on a regular bike. I only have one design issue and that is with the quick release bolts for the handle bars. I don't know how to work those very quickly as it takes a bit to get them to run up into the channel. They have to be unscrewed almost to the end in order to get them into the handlebar's channel. What ends up happening is that I use the quick release levers as basically just a wing nut. They don't hold their position like a regular quick releases on a regular bicycle wheel. It's not a big deal, it's just that they don't really function as quick release levers. The only other thing is that I wear a size 11.5 shoe and my feet are long enough that they hit the back wheels once in a while. It's a bit scary when that happens. Other than that, it really is a remarkable piece of kit. I get thoroughly worn out on it and I'm looking forward to when I get into better shape to ride it longer distances. Thanks for the opportunity to provide feedback!

Original gift. Perfect for playing sports and staying in shape. Quality product but excessive price

The Halfbike is simply so much fun! At first, it was more challenging than I expected, but after a short practice period, it’s really fun to ride. It provides an exceptional and highly effective coordination workout. What impressed me most was how the Halfbike teaches the importance of leaning and optimal force and balance distribution when taking curves. A must-try for anyone looking for a fun and athletic challenge!

I ordered a halfbike online, with a 30 days trial period. The package weighted a lot less than I expected (nice!) and the construction was do-able with the instruction-video (but why they have a different order of construction-steps in the video vs the manual puzzles me). I've tried the halfbike in several sessions, but couldn't manage it. I find the handlebar too narrow/not wide enough and I didn't manage to withhold my reflex to dismount the bike if I was out of balance. So even after an extended trial period I had to conclude that riding a halfbike wasn't for me. Too bad, because I think it would have been a great workout and I was looking forward to riding it in the woods and the dunes.

At first, it was quite unsettling when you know what a regular bike is. Once you get the hang of it, it’s like a drug a very good drug and it pays off in fun and exercise. I recommend it to anybody who wants to try something new and enjoy themselves outside without any joint pain.

I have start using the bike this summer and the only thing I found that could be upgraded is most of the fasteners (bolts, brackets) don’t looks as hight quality as we might need. I see on FB many people that shows broken parts.

I give it four stars, because I still have not mastered turning - it’s harder than I thought, but with practice I know I will love this workout