Reviews

En mi opinión es fantántisco, es muy divertido circular con el y se hace mucho ejercicio físico. La calidad del producto es buena pero se podrían mejorar algunas cosas, como por ejemplo el sistema de tornillos que permite plegar la halfbike, se afloja muy facilmente teniendo que apretarlo constantemente y el paso de rosca del tornillo superior se partió al mes de tenerlo, como estaba en garantía Halfbike me envió la pieza para sustituirlo, sin conste alguno. Un saludo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.