Reviews

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.

Hi halfbikers, I am Jesús (from Alicante, Spain). I really enjoy my halfbike3 everyday. I used it every week to go to my office and do sport in my free time. I recommend you this great experience, change the way to move in your town

Learning to ride and using the halfbike to get to work and back home has been a really fun and interesting exprience. In a way, I've had to relearn how to ride a bike. Though there was and is some things that I needed and need to upgrade, so that riding the Halfbike would feel more comfortable and stable for me. One of the first things that came up, was the handle bar or more specifically the handles. Because the handles are so close together and just normal tube shaped without stoppers on the ends. During longer riding sessions, I found it difficult to control and hold on to. Thus, I switched the original handles to "L" shaped ones. This gave me a better feeling of control and removed the risk of my hands slipping. Another option would have been gloves but these I would've most likely forgot somewhere now and then. Another obstacle, which I haven't yet decided on. Is that I'm wondering should I buy stronger springs for the bike. The main reason is that because here in Finland we don't really have evenly flat walkways to ride on and in many occasions, when I would ride over the road. There would be a small sudden drop with an angle towards another direction I wouldn't be going in. You wouldn't feel this with a two wheel bike but because the Halfbike has three and two of them on the back. It feels like the bike wants to throw me off. I've learned to control this but I'm wondering would stronger springs help with this matter a bit. I've read the forums on this idea and I know the downsides of it also. The last problem I'm having is the pedals or I still need to adjust to this type of cycling. After riding for awhile I notice a uncomfortable tension under my feet. This might just be that my feet aren't used to this type of cycling yet or It could be the bikes pedals are to narrow for me and these need some development for me. Overall I'll still give full marks for this bike because it is fun, interesting and friendly for small modification to suit the riders needs better. Everyone is different and this requires different solutions to suit everyones needs. As long as the base is there and working then it's positive uphill from there.

I have owned the Halfbike 2 since May 2020. Now after riding it for Only 4 months, I just had to have the Halfbike 3! I have only had the model 3 for a few weeks now, but I am astounded at the improvements made on this bike. I honestly wondered what they could have done better. By building the brake and the fourth gear into the hub and extending the high-grade aluminum into the handlebars was quite ingenious. The model 3 is far superior to the model 2. It makes tighter turns and handles more tightly overall. Somehow they managed to not make the bike feel smaller when you ride it, although the 18 inch wheel on the halfbike 3 is two inches smaller than the model 2. One of the first things I noticed when riding the newer bike is that all of the gears seem to provide more power on the model 3 than the previous model. Although I am in decent physical shape, the model 3 was a welcomed new challenge for me. Whereas I would run out of torque to push on faster on flat roads on Halfbike 2, I can now use the fourth gear and absolutely fly on this bike! I do think the folding hinges could’ve been a bit better as they need adjustment from time to time. But overall I must say this is a fantastically built bike. I would highly recommend getting one if you don’t mind a challenge.

Super cool and amazing! It's a loot a fun, and an effective way to work out.

My boys and I are simply enthusiastic! We really enjoy it! I probably should buy another one. The picture was taken on the bike path called "Via Verde, Costa dei Trabocchi" ABRUZZO, ITALY

I am so happy, best bike for me . I love it

Hallo, ich finde das Halfbike großartig. Mein Nachbar hat eins, ich hab probiert und mußte eins haben. Es hat bei mir gleich funktioniert. Ich fahr jetzt seit Juli mindesterns einmal pro Woche meine 14 km Runde (in ca. 1 Stunde). Es macht einfach riesig Spaß mit dieser super fitness fun Maschine . Jetzt hab ich das halfbike2, nächstes Jahr hol ich mir das halfbike3 ;-). Ich habe ein paar Fragen, wieviele halfbikes gibt es schon? Weltweit? In Deutschland? giebt es ein Deutschsprachiges Forum? Alles Gute dem halfbike-team, macht weiter so, Viele Grüße, Nils

かなりハードで難しいけれどたのしく乗っていますちょっと腰を預ける所があればもっと楽に乗れるのでわ?

Well what to say, I'm very satisfied with my halfbike: I'm still learning to "ride outside the box" but I can say it's a unique experience. It's a bit tiring but really fulfilling. It seems a bit like meeting a new friend: you have to relax a little at the beginning, you are a little afraid but you want to show her that you want to know her better and gradually start trusting her more, until running together faster and faster. Highly recommended!

Easy to assemble, and once you get the hang of it, it's great fun. It took me a while to master the not unfrequent potholes and damaged asphalt of Oslo, but now it's a breeze (except for some of the steepest uphill slopes, that's really hard work!). Excellent workout for a lot of muscle groups, and you get a lot of attention.

dear Halbike Team, Luckily (more than) I have been wittnessing the evolution of the halfbike since the very first steps. It's more than a vehicle - it's a joy! Happy to be part of your family, your multi-layered Revolution!

Bonjour , je suis entièrement ravis de ce produit , je l’utilise très souvent je devient très bon , je ne peux plus m’en passer ! Les gens autour de moi sont très attirés par ce déplacement très original en fun ! Entièrement satisfait ! J’espère que je n’aurais pas trop de difficulté à pouvoir remplacer certaines pièces plus tard , si défectueuses ! Merci

The half-bike hit my address not too long ago. I'd been eyeing the bicycle as an alternative to running. Eventually soft tissue gives way in older age. That said, the experience has been nothing short of hilarious. Fun to watch others navigate the challenge. A challenge that inspires smiles and giddiness when it's no longer the challenge. The instructions warn that their is a user experience dip. For me, it took 3 attempts to stay upright. Braking requires leaning back. Straight lines require a delicate touch on the handle bar. Those are early observations. I'm no master. However the experience has been nothing short of energizing. It awakens the senses to create new muscle memory. I'm looking forward to turning heads while I zip through the pathways of Austin.

Looked at lots of different types of bikes but none were exactly what I wanted until I found the half bike. I wanted something that could be easily transported easily maintained and wasn't excited about traditional or recumbent style bikes. When I discovered stand up bikes I knew I was headed in the right direction but they were still too cumbersome. I also just didn't want to deal with a derailer and was considering single speed or fixed gear. The minimalist half bike was exactly what I was searching for. I am thrilled with my purchase and would certainly buy it again and do enthusiastically recommend it to others

I'm 55 and the only human-powered wheeled conveyances I've ridden have been regular bicycles and (as a kid) old-fashioned roller skates--no skateboards, unicycles, scooters, or in-line skates. So I am still in learning mode on the Halfbike--trying to get my brain to write the new algorithms necessary to really RIDE. Nevertheless, I'm enjoying the learning curve and the comments of neighbors along the lines of "what the heck is THAT thing?" The only glitch in buying the Halfbike was that my credit card required me to call for a real-time override, since the Halfbike ships from Bulgaria. But once I accomplished that, shipping was very fast and it arrived much sooner than I expected. And assembly was easy with the printed instructions and the custom tool included in the package. Overall, I give Halfbike a grade of A for making a high-quality product that is giving this middle-aged guy a fun challenge that's unlike any other exercise I've tried.

Es un excelente producto, lleva mas 100 proyectos que he invertido en Kickstarter y este es por mucho el mejor de todos, estoy muy contento con mi halfbike

I absolutely love love love my Half Bike ❤️❤️❤️❤️. I named her Andy. It was a bit of a struggle for me to get the hang of her in the beginning, but with more practice i know i will Master her. The Half Bike is definitely one of a kind, there is no other like it. It is a full body work out and soo worth every cent. I love everything about it.

Hallo liebes Halfbike Team!!! Nach dem 2.Tag üben ging es schon einmal quer durch die Stadt. Nach ein paar Tagen war das nur noch Spaß. Ich bin schon viele Kilometer gefahren. Ist zwar anstrengend, aber sehr gut für die Figur und Fitness. Viele Menschen gucken einen hinterher und fragen sich, ob ich meinen Sattel verloren hätte. Das ist beste Fahrrad was ich mir je gekauft habe. Macht weiter so, ich werde euch bestimmt weiterempfehlen. Mit besten Grüßen aus Bocholt in Deutschland.