Reviews

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.

Ok. Amazing bike with some things still to develop. Riding this bicycle is fun but has a big problem: it is too rigid, it lacks a front shock absorber. This is a big problem when you're at speed and the road is a little bumpy. You can only use this bicycle on perfectly smooth roads.

I enjoyed "Yumigahama Cycling Course", which was opened on March 23, 2020, on halfbike3. It is suitable for halfbike because the pavement is new and almost flat along the sea. I ran comfortably while watching the sandy beach and pine forest. Google Map G726+Q7 境港市、鳥取県

Con certezza è una vera avventura, trascorrere un po' di km insieme a lei... Inizialmente non è facile capire cosa è meglio fare per "domare" questa grande idea. Una per la mia età... 56 anni, altra per mancanza di una capacità fisica e mentale (perché forse è meglio avere). Però dopo un mese de periodici tentativi di controllo e allenamento inizio avere delle soddisfazioni piena...

Not much to say : great idea, excellent materials, very good design ! I use my HALFBIKE 3 mostly to commute from home to work everywhere in France. It means I put it in my car from home to the railway station, fold it just before going in the train, then ride it when arrived in a new town. It's easy, convenient and very fun. I used a foldable bike before. The HALFBIKE is lighter, easier to place in the train (or in the car trunk), and the good point is I can keep it with me when entering a store, for example. No need to leave it outside. A few things could be improved : even with optionnal fenders, your ride can become a bit wet when the weather is bad. Folding requires to struggle a bit with the 2 lower levers, more than I had to to with a foldable bike for example. These are details anyway. I would buy it again without hesitation !

I use the halfbike for endurance exercises (90min rides with some hills) and commutes. Initially I bought it, because I wanted to learn a new skill. However it was much less of a challenge, than I thought it would be. Some reviews suggested, that it's hard to learn. I'm 52 years old and learned it within three days. About the bike itself: - It's heavier than I expected - I bought it with the medium terrain option. that was a clear mistake. I strongly recommend the very hilly setup. (unless you life in a perfect flat world). Changing the sprocket in retrospect was quite a challenge. Anyway, this thing is not a good choice for a hilly terrain. - I consider the handlebar too narrow. I assume it's so narrow to keep the bike compact and avoid too much torsion. But it's just not ergonomic. You have to be very careful, that your shoulders don't fall forward. I constantly have to remind myself to keep an open chest. That's especially challenging for people with wider shoulders. I would suggest to make a wider handlebar an option. - After a while, I had asymmetric springs, which tilt the bike slightly. I'm not sure, if that's normal. Probably a quality issue. I recommend to purchase a second pair of springs with the initial purchase anyway. + the gear-hub works pretty well. + braking works well, even at higher speeds downhill + overall build quality is pretty good So, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Despite of the above: I ride this thing regularly and enjoy it. It's an integral part of my workout routine now. I ride it in the rain, when the skateboard has to stay at home. After some training you can use it for city commutes, provided, that the traffic is kind of civilized. However you will never feel the same kind of control as on a normal bike. I look forward to version 6.

I have had my HalfBike for several months now and love it. This thing is a KILLER workout! Fun to ride with the only downside being that the brakes are very loud and screechy. If they worked that kink out it would be perfect!

It does take some time to actually practice before you think you can hit the road. Making turns are the tricky part with how much you lean and how far you are into the corners. It's a fun great way to get around places. loved it. Though still need some time to get used to it.

Halfbike is a unique fitness gadget. It is a stylish and eye catching. People will notice you anywhere you go. Halfbike will challenge your balance and able to give your heart a serious workout. I bought two and I am happy with the quality and with the after sale experience. The team behind the halfbike are professional and helpful people! I've positive interactions and have recommended the halfbike to many friends and still do.

I love half-bike! the bike arrived with the broken handlebars , but after 10 days i receveid a new handlebars. The bike is exactly as I expected it, now I have to learn to go there, but i like ride halfbike. Maybe is not easy to turn right or left, but i love feel my body moving with bike. So what else? Enjoy and thank you!

I just bought the Halfbike 3 and it's my first experience with the Halfbike. I must say the first month was actually tough and challenging. Learning and riding it required a lot of energy! I also conclude that the Halfbike is only for flat surfaces (hence, -1 star. Sorry, this is just subjective for me!). Had a lot of falls or close-crashes when maneuvering on uneven inclined surfaces (my neighborhood has a lot of hilly areas). I learned it the hard way. Also, riding downhill was very scary at first, especially if your whole body is tense (I was wiggling dangerously a lot!); I eventually learned to loosen up and downhills are not that scary anymore. Haha Anyway, on the second month, I learned to ride it more 'relaxed' and, lo and behold, it really is fun! It's a really great conversation starter and it's fun to watch friends become mesmerized as they try it for the first time. I can attest that riding the Halfbike becomes fun and great the more time and experience you have with it!

I'm really happy with my new Halfbike 2. It is not a full replacement for my bicycle, but it is a fun alternative, and certainly works for my 3 mile commute. It is great that it folds up and fits in the back seat or trunk of a small car. It is definitely a better workout than riding my bike. I love that it has some upper body workout as well as just the legs. My main disappointment is that the medium size was too small for me (I am 6 foot 1 inches). I followed the guidelines on the website which put me solidly into the medium size. Halfbike was willing to send me a replacement large handlebar, which I appreciated, but had me pay $50 for it. The larger size is definitely more comfortable for me to use. I also think the handlebars should be wider (maybe already done on the Halfbike 3, just as I think the brakes are better on the Halfbike 3).

I absolutely love my halfbike, my body feels ten years younger already.