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[Closed] HalfBike anyone ?

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http://halfbikes.com/

for when you can't decide whether to go for a run or a cycle...


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 12:57 pm
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They look well engineered but, Why ?


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:00 pm
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Why?

Same reason most of us ride. Fun.
I've registered interest and might go for one.


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:02 pm
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I think theyre pretty smart really. Would be ideal for blatting through London. Are they collapsible?


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:03 pm
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Are they collapsible?
Doesn't look like it. They do seem like fun - although I'd wonder what advantage they have over a BMX (I bought mine primarily for blatting round town!) Also I think people might underestimate what it's like to pedal stood up all the time... at least with a BMX (and a longer seatpost!) you can get a bit of a rest.

Would love to have a go on one though!


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:15 pm
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Im knackered just watching them!


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:23 pm
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It's not really half a bike when it has 50% more wheels than a bike. Surely a unicycle is half a bike. This is a stand-up version of a kids tricycle.


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:43 pm
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elliptigo "riders" are going to be falling over themselves to get on this shit


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:45 pm
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I'll wait for 650b version. The pavement will come to live.


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:48 pm
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Yes,
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centre of gravity looks like it would cause you to faceplant on anything other than a small lip.
it look knackering as no option to sit down.


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:56 pm
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Are they collapsible?

There's a pic of it with the bars folded back on the website.


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 1:56 pm
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Posted : 09/11/2015 2:02 pm
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Surely climbing even the slightest incline is going to make pedalling smoothly almost impossible and descending one is going to be a terrifying exercise in not braking too hard lest you exit the front door?


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 2:02 pm
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I wouldn't want to hit a big descent mainly due to the miniscule brakes on the tiny rear wheels!


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 2:16 pm
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yes, watch this guy take a while to stop on the flat - maybe the tektro brakes weren't the best choice either :


 
Posted : 09/11/2015 3:38 pm
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This has just popped up on bookface...just under £500 so quite pricey for a plaything...not sure if its just been released properly or they are just ramping up the marketing.

...and my first thought when I saw the video...looks a bit faceplanty...

Suppose there may be a market for the train commuters with a long walk/short ride from the station...but then a big kids scooter would do the job just as well?


 
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