Reply to: Quite like this - the 1/2 bike

[cojak]

When I was on a Leeds contract and able to commute daily on the train to Leeds, I used to see a man use a foldable scooter every day.

He'd get out of the station, open it up and zip off. I think that it would be great if you had a 20-30 minute walk that you wanted to reduce.

[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

[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]

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.

[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 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...

[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!

[SueEllen]

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

[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 😃

[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]

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.

[mudskipper]

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

And they come in pink

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

A valid company purchase, I would think

[SueEllen]

Yep, folds nicely. Quite tempting - would want to try one first!

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

[mudskipper]

Does it fold down? Otherwise it's not useful in London as you can't take it on the train or tube. Also it needs to be able to be taken into offices etc so it's not nicked.

Yep, folds nicely. Quite tempting - would want to try one first!

[SueEllen]

Does it fold down? Otherwise it's not useful in London as you can't take it on the train or tube. Also it needs to be able to be taken into offices etc so it's not nicked.