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Hey guys. I frickin’ LOVE this crazy thing! I’ve not mastered her yet but I’m getting there - I’m getting better every single time I ride her. Sooooooooo many people stop me to talk about my Halfbike... This thing has changed my life! I just can’t stop smiling! By the way, now would be a really good time for you to ramp up your marketing in England. I’ve used an electric scooter for the past few years to commute to and from the railway station for work but, pretty much every train company in the uk has now forbidden them because of the fire risk because of the batteries - loads of people were using electric scooters and carrying them on the trains until this month. The HalfBike is the perfect solution for people like me. It’s the perfect crossover! I love each and every member of your team for creating this fantastic little thing. Much love, Aydan xxx
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I was searching for something that's close to running, it was not easy, but I found the Halfbike. If you're a runner and want to keep your level high, the Haflbike is for sure a good device, so try it out!

My commute habits changed drastically, going to work or around the town of Bournemouth seeing the people's reactions, especially the kids, it's priceless.

As an accountant who is desk bound in front of the computer, the Halfbike has got me moving in the sun, building muscles, and most importantly losing weight!

Ief is an occupational therapist, boot camp instructor, runner and cyclist to name a few. Since he got a Halfbike, it has become his favorite go-to excuse to relieve stress, tension and and relax at the end of the day

10 kg of body weight decrease. no more sleep troubles / snoring / sleep apnea. no more gastroesophageal refluxes. many new trips to the mall picking up new shapely clothings. walking up stairs ability 4-5 floors at a time is feasible and my legs felt strongest in my life. backpain from sit straining during surgery (I'm a surgeon) faded away and did not come back anymore now that my core muscles (front belly, waist, back muscles, shoulders, hips) are much stronger than before. my blood pressure levels are easily controlled and medicines lowered. all these thanks to the halfbike team wonderful creation and they provided supports at times I needed them.

A professional musician, an avid runner and an all-around active person, Mark was looking for a standing bike to supplement his training. Seeing the Halfbike was love at first sight and just after a month of owning it, he was ready to become Halfbike's Virginia based ambassador

Stacia, gym owner, Olympic lifter, 8x All Time World Record Holder and a devoted halfbike enthusiast.

Henrik is an ultramarathon runner and has discovered the Halfbike as a great training tool. According to him the upright position on the Halfbike is very similar to running and it is much more forgiving to his joints when going for longer distances, so he started training by using the halfbike.

2013 I first discovered halfbikes. I had just moved to Portugal, living 2,5 km from my work, a stunning path winds all the way along the coastline, right down by the water, from home to work. I soon saw the possibilities of a halfbike, unique, beautiful, quick. So I ordered mine. It arrived in 2014, I assembled it, tried it out once in the car park by my house, and immediately realized it needed more than my 71 year old (at that time) body could provide. So I disassembled it, put it back into its delivery box, and stored in safely in a cupboard. Now I have to leave my apartment, and I am at last admitting that the failure was mine and was absolute. So I need to find another home for this beautiful antique in perfect condition. Would anyone in the community of half-bike experts, connoisseurs and addicts be interested in taking over this rare survivor?

Three weeks ago, my Halfbike arrived, a gift to myself for my 60th birthday. It took my wife and I less than five minutes to be able to stay upright and ride a straight line, and within one to two weeks we were able to do tight turns. Since I could not keep my wife off my Halfbike, hers arrived yesterday. Today we halfbiked about 5 1/2 miles in a half an hour, reminding me of the times we ran together. This form of exercise not only provides an excellent aerobic workout, but is a lot of fun and very addictive!!!!

Paris 2024, Nice to ride

We recived our halfbikes a week ago and it so fan!! In the beginning we learned to drive and now we have been driving every day and our skills are getting better and better. It's an incredible workout for the whole body and a lot of fun at the same time. We really recommend it to everyone!

Love my Halfbike; it is truly a fun way to stay active. I am super active. I run, paddleboard, ski, mountain bike, and road bike but finding the Halfbike was just amazing! Since it is very light and compact I can take it on the train or ferry much easily that when riding a bike. I feel I am truly working out even on a short rides. It allows me to go longer distances that when I am running but experiencing a very similar workout. Also, it is unique and I love that!

My story about the 65km Halfbike ride around Lake Zurich begins in Miles on a sunny Sunday morning at 8:30am. The weather was fantastic and the roads were almost empty, at least until we headed towards Rapperswil. On the other side of the lake, in the direction of Horgen, the roads weren't as well paved. There were many climbs and roadworks. The first 30 km were pretty easy, but after 40 km it started to get a bit more strenuous, especially due to the unfamiliar posture. You're in that position all the time and you have to keep pedaling. This cannot be compared to a normal bicycle. The Halfbike with the rear suspension constantly adapts to the road, and you have to counter steer again and again in order not to fall over. At km 50 I fell for the first time, but was still able to land on my feet. When I finally arrived in Zurich-Wollishofen, I was relieved. From there it was back to Miles, the last 15 km. At km 60 I fell again, this time I fell hard on the ground and rolled a bit. I got a few abrasions and bruised a tooth, but I still made it to the finish. Conclusion: The half bike is a great challenge, both in terms of fitness and stability. If you are doing a tour for the first time on roads where you have never ridden a half bike, you have to be careful because you can quickly lose your balance. But the challenge is also a whole new way to do fitness. Muscles and concentration are extremely stressed. In short, the Halfbike opens up new possibilities for training and is a great bike to take your fitness to the next level.

I try to HB a minimum of 12-15 miles a ride, and sometimes get in more or less. This is a hilly and windy city, so it's always a great workout.

I was not told that I was going to wait for the 1000km to do a review. I received it in the 1st day of April. I wanted a product that would allow me to do cardio, run and bike. It was with the Halfbike that I found the right compromise. Depending on the required effort, I adapt my course; slightly hilly for playing cardio, flat for cycling. I made some mimic additions to have a driving style more suited to the way I ride it. Slightly wider and longer pedals, with a flat, grippy surface. I lengthened the handlebars in order to put handles with horns to facilitate the use as a dancer in the climbs After 1000 km, I re-stretched the chain and check that the elements were still tight.

"With the Halfbike you really feel like you're part of the vehicle. I think they give you half of the bike and you're the other half -your body is always engaged"

What a great little machine! I can't remember how the halfbike caught my eye but it was and has been the best thing I have done to add to and mix up my fitness regime. The halfbike does take time to get used to, and even a few months later I am finding my agility and skills on the halfbike just keeps improving. It's like skiing and as your fitness and rhythm improves, the joy factor just keeps going up. Anyone who enjoys being and getting fit, but also having fun - you have to get one!

Hi, This is Frank Costanzo (near Princeton, NJ). I have been skiing for 58 yrs and windsurfing for over 45 years but find that I am not close enough to a great ski resort or excellent windsurfing to enjoy these sports on a regular basis. Halfbiking is a fabulous sport that keeps me in shape for the both sports. It helps to develop excellent leg and core strength while providing a great way to fine tune your balance skills. It only takes a short time to get very comfortable on a Halfbike and then you can advance to perfecting your Halfbike trail riding and slalom skills. I highly recommend Halfbikes for any sport enthusiast looking to add another exciting option. Frank

As an avid ultramarathon distance runner and all around active person getting to know about this wonderful Halfbike is an additional bonus workout for me. Initially getting started with the Halfbike is not so simple as you think as most cyclists think so, however with strong determination and also good balancing you'll be able to overcome this. Been using my Halfbike for my weekend cardio workout and recovery after my runs. Noticed that this have improved my stamina and heart rate. Loving it so much that it now becomes my go to excuse to bring them out for a ride to relieve my stress and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

My favorite part of it is that it is fun, not just exercise, It was fun the first time I rode it and it is still as much fun. More specifically is the feeling of caving turns, it reminds me of cruising on a longboard skateboard.

Meet Sitara, born in Kazakhstan and currently living in Dublin Ireland, she's a dancer and naturally loves all things connected with movement and exercise like hiking and yoga. This made the Halfbike a perfect match for her.

Its amazing, in mexico i havent seen another halfbike, when a pass around the people point me very sorprised! Haha I love to ride in my halfbike, is a new experience!

I'm head of IT of a University here in Switzerland and my hobbies are photography, filming, playing drums, Sim Racing, all kinds of sports and now of course Halfbiking

As soon as I saw the HB on facebook I immediately made an appointment with an ambassador for the test… and love at first sight took place. Ordered and waiting for 3 months, now since it arrived, I use it every day, a constant 60 min fitness that makes me feel like a child again. in 2 weeks I have already completed 145 km of pleasant road!

I enjoy it all the way because I share the complete experience with my son Yesu, 14 years old. We did assembly together the halbike and learned at the same time how to use it. It took us like five minutes to pedal it in straight line and probably another 20 minutes to turn it left or right without falling from the Halfbike.

Meet Roberto, a video producer, artist and of course, a Halfbike rider! Stumbling on the Halfbike, he liked it's sporty nature, it's standing position and the fun of riding. Nowadays he rides daily and can't get enough of exploring his city through the lens of a Halfbike rider.

I've been a runner for many years but I needed to find something with less impact to my chronically sprained ankle. I don't like exercising indoors and normal bicycling just doesn't get my heart rate up (or my excitement level). All the outdoor elliptical bicycles I tried are large, expensive contraptions.

Learning to do something new is a great experience and the halfbike gives you this opportunity. In addition to the fun, this extraordinary vehicle allows you to train your balance and your reflexes, it makes you struggle by engaging the whole body and keeping the brain awake ... does it seem a small thing?

Meet Daniel, a driving instructor and a passionate woodworker. After watching a video of the Halfbike he decided to build one in his workshop, which was enough to get him hooked on the new sport

Scott is a motivated 47 yr old Father of 2 who is smashing through a huge bucket list. He is always looking for new experiences and when a friend showed him the Halfbike.... he was instantly hooked. The unique mechanics and flow of the Halfbike provides a fantastic whole body workout that is fun and challenging so Scott is trying to spread the word in Oz to get more people to test it out.

Meet Tom, a lover of the outdoors and an exercise and fitness enthusiast who harbours a certain passion for alternative & crazy bikes. After taming his Halfbike, he started to really appreciate the fun factor added to his cross-training routines. With the tradition to ride as many miles as his age on his birthday, this year he went above and beyond to ultimately do 35 more, reaching his current record of 100 miles on the Halfbike.

I usually run or cycle everyday. I saw a video on the halfbike and thought that would be fun to add to my routine. It looked so cool and effortless to ride on the video. Turns out it’s an awesome machine that provides a rigorous workout too.

Each time we go out, my heart and body get stronger, my mind gets a needed rest and reset from work pressures, and I’m able to attain a level of life balance and well-being that make me feel two decades younger!

I am now at a time where I easily ride 20+ kilometers. Uphill, downhill, it's all doable with a halfbike.

This is an amazing invention. Every time I'm out with my Halfbike, I see it as a FUN work out! I'm such a fan of this incredible invention. It brings so much joy to me. Once you know how to ride with it, you'll absolutely gonna love this thing. Halfbike isn't just a fun ride but trust me this is also 100% good for your health. See the beauty of nature in a very fun and healthy way through Halfbike !!! As a Zumba instructor, aside from Zumba Halfbike riding is my ultimate FUN, joyful work out activity.

I’m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States. I am a writer and do some portrait photography on the side. My hobbies include (you guessed it) writing, playing guitar, reading and gaming.

Chad is a passionate halfbiker, a flow artist, a puppeteer and an engineer, to name a few. As an avid runner, he found that riding a Halfbike is a rewarding mix of running and cycling, a great full-body workout and a blast to ride everyday.

Tom, our Cambridge based ambassador, is an avid biker, windsurfer, skier and has an all-around love for the outdoors, which led him to the Halfbike.

Jimmy is an engineer, owner of an entertainment center and our super positive Atlanta based ambassador. His hobbies include riding the Halfbike, watching others try to ride it, and begging his wife to ride his Halfbike. :)

Our first interviewee is Joel - Halfbikes's NYC ambassador. If you're in the area, feel free to contact him for a test-ride and he'll make sure to show you the ins and outs of the Halfbike

Hello, I'm not into writing, but I can say that when you drive Halfbike you feel alive. The best investment I've ever made because you get not just an object, but a constant rush of emotions.

I remember in 2017 while preparing for my journey to Côte d’Ivoire, that I would probably need a cardio machine. After all in the complex that I resided in, had a decent small gym room that I frequent. One day while poking around on YouTube, I came across a video that had the “Top 5 human transports”. Hmmm this seems interesting. To my surprise! I haven’t seen anything like these new inventions. There were vehicles with solar power & electric power as well. I think that I narrowed my search down to 2 possible bikes to bring along with me. They were the “Solo wheel” & The “Halfbike”. After careful consideration I chose the halfbike. Why? Because I could get a KILLER cardio workout & look chic doing it!

Halfibke 3 is the next best thing after Halfbike 2 came to light. It is much more stable, maneuverable and offers a serious joy boost to the riding experience. The front brake makes it even more safer, while the new gears help you climb some pretty steep hills:)

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.

Miguel is an expert on all sports related subjects; he’s been coaching for the last 20 years and is an accomplished athlete, nutritionist and journalist. His work is dedicated to intelligent training, he builds numerous training programs and has also published an intelligent training manual called “Entrenate A Ti Mismo” or “Enter Yourself”

Doug's blogs are all about being in good shape, both mentally and physically. He has enjoyed cycling and running for some years and has entered a couple of races. At the age of 56 he decided to quit his job and to his own words: "be on the FIRE lifestyle, that is Financially Independent, Retired Early"

Mike Boyd is a successful youtuber that runs the channel "Learn Quick". The idea of learning a new skill in a short amount of time, every month, resonated with people so he decided to keep doing it. Check out his video review of the Halfbike

Dave is an English adventurer, writer, filmmaker, motivational speaker, author of books and founder of sayyesmore. He is best known for his Expedition1000 project, where he undertakes 25 separate journeys of 1000 miles or more, each using a different form of non-motorised transport. Watch his review of the Halfbike

Seth runs one of the most successful YouTube channels for MTB, he also makes tutorials, reviews and showcases other crazy bike contraptions. Check out the video where he tries the Halfbike