Reviews

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

It really takes a moment before you can ride the halfike. But then it's great fun and unexpectedly fast. For me personally (198 cm and 100 kg weight) it would be even better if the frame was a little (10 to 15 cm) longer (better directional stability) and a little stiffer. A lot of energy is lost through the soft frame. I would also strengthen the suspension for the steering. So, to summarize: Great idea, good quality but for me personally there is room for improvement. I'm actually thinking about having a half bike built that meets my needs.

I was very curious about half-bike so i could not resist to a special sale offer last september. I've always appreciated the honest and complete way of communication of the producer, and I spent time to learn about half-bike before its delivery. The declared learning time steps were particularly useful to me. I've been practicing for the last five months with lot of fun , but I'm not using halbike as a mean of transport as I hoped, alternatively to bike or to walking for instance. The difficulty of going on hilly roads is another critical aspect: although it's quite easy on plain and well-paved paths, it's not easy on sloping surfaces.

I love the half bike and would have enjoyed using it but I am unable to conquer it. I’m 52 yrs old and my balance isn’t like it use to be and I don’t feel safe riding it as an injury would be detrimental to my employment. I am looking to put it up for sale soon.

So at my age of 60, this is a very cool device. I can’t take running impact anymore. Bicycle workouts take too long to get a workout in and stay employed and married. It involves more exertion per unit distance than a bicycle. My lower back can’t take roller blades anymore. I have been able to get honest 45 minute workouts in on my Halfbike before my work day if I focus on keeping a pace and compete against myself. 12 laps around the block is almost 11 miles, 45 to 46 minutes, and I feel spent enough to feel good. I’m using it more than my rower and ski ergometer because the fun of being outdoors calls me more. Some issues. Broke left crank arm several times. Current one is holding and I have been told they were redesigned (though they look similar). Snapped a couple of top pins. Current one has been holding for a while. I haven’t minded replacing these items because I find the Halfbike that fun and effective. The Halfbike team is very helpful via email when help is needed. I see people complain about the price on social media, but I think it’s ok priced.

kinda wack

I received the bike back in 5/17/22. It looked very well built, but on first gear it would make this clicking noise, and loose grip on the gear, causing the pedal to slip. I sent an email and was told to record a video while it was doing it. Well, I would really like someone to show me how to ride the bike with one hand, while holding my phone with the other, and bending over to record all the moving parts. If you learned how to ride this bike, I think you would agree with me, that it would be almost impossible. The best I could do was record the clicking noise and slippage of the pedal. Anyways, they wanted me work on the bike. I had to loosen this, tighten that, adjust this and adjust that. I paid close to a thousand dollars for this bike, and I don't feel I should be doing all this work on this bike. All of this should have been done before shipping it to me. I'm not a bike expert, and do not have the time to work on this bike. I just wanted to ride it. Whoever sent it to me, should have noticed that the bike was going to ship to a different country, and maybe, just maybe, should have ridden the bike, to make sure the bike was working properly. We are talking about the first gear here. Which means, nobody bothered to even roll the bike for a couple of seconds. I believe on paying good money for products, because usually you get a high quality, durable product. unfortunately, not this time.

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.