Quite like this - the 1/2 bike

[SueEllen]

And they come in pink

Shop | Halfbike | The compact and light standing bike, anywhere with you!

A valid company purchase, I would think

I noticed that.

I only get pink if it's cheaper or would help it be less likely to be nicked.

[DaveB]

Not sure how well it would cope with hills.

You wouldn't be able to ride for more than 15 mins before you are knackered. You are essentially lifting your body weight on one leg with every rotation of the pedals.

Theres a reason bikes are still essentially bike shaped.

[SueEllen]

Not sure how well it would cope with hills.

You wouldn't be able to ride for more than 15 mins before you are knackered. You are essentially lifting your body weight on one leg with every rotation of the pedals.

Theres a reason bikes are still essentially bike shaped.

Down hill would be fun 😃

[SueEllen]

It actually says on the site that you can go up hills of an 8% incline if the rider is fit.

[PurpleGorilla]

I would love whizzing past the little kids in my neighbourhood. Though everyone older than 8 would think I'm a hipster.

More likely they would think you are a twat!

[mudskipper]

Not sure how well it would cope with hills.

You wouldn't be able to ride for more than 15 mins before you are knackered. You are essentially lifting your body weight on one leg with every rotation of the pedals.

Theres a reason bikes are still essentially bike shaped.

I imagine it being useful for journeys of up to about three miles - so home to station, station to office type thing. Quicker than walking, and you'd wear your work clothes. Did wonder about punctures though...

[ctdctd]

I imagine it being useful for journeys of up to about three miles - so home to station, station to office type thing. Quicker than walking, and you'd wear your work clothes. Did wonder about punctures though...

Not convinced - try three miles on a proper bike without sitting down.
I think you would be knackered and your work clothes sweaty.

Nice video though - very flat terrain. I bet the girl peddling on the grass didn't go much further!

[mudskipper]

Not convinced - try three miles on a proper bike without sitting down.
I think you would be knackered and your work clothes sweaty.

Nice video though - very flat terrain. I bet the girl peddling on the grass didn't go much further!

But it's a different position - you're upright. Would want to try one before parting with my hard-earned.

[DaveB]

But it's a different position - you're upright. Would want to try one before parting with my hard-earned.

It's the equivalent to one of hose "Stairmaster" exercise machines. Standing up in the pedals on a bike, your arms are still taking some of your weight and you can pull on the handle bars to increase your effort if you need to. Doesn't look possible on that. I'd stick to a normal style folding bike tbh.

[mudskipper]

The only review I can find from someone who's tried one says she'll be sending it back.

Halfbike review - The Cycle HubThe Cycle Hub - Camille in the comments