Would you buy this as a 2nd , 3rd bike ,, where would you use it ?

http://halfbikes.com/

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Permalink Reply by MK on June 17, 2015 at 8:43am

I don't think so, especially not for $600.

Maybe if I was in the market for a folding bike I would consider it, it looks kind of fun, but probably tiring, too.

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Permalink Reply by Filka Bean on June 17, 2015 at 8:57am

Yesterday I had to do a pretty hard stop to avoid a car turning into my path, and I thought, "Geez, I wish this crummy old safety bicycle would allow me to savagely head-butt that SUV... or anybody else who makes me come to a sudden stop!" I've already submitted my pre-order.

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Permalink Reply by David Barish on June 17, 2015 at 9:47am

Agreed. Not sure if it's the sweet spot or the dead zone. it is intriguing. It is more than a scooter and less than a bike. It would be fun to take few miles to the train in the morning. However, MK's comment goes a long way as does yours that it is a bit much to lug around. I have been assured by my adult daughters that an adult scooter is dorkworthy. I guess that is why you compare to a longboard which carries no such baggage. Still, a scooter at about $250 would be kind of fun for a mile or two and relatively easy to lug around. At $600 You can start thinking of a low end folding bike. At $300 I think this contraption might be in the sweet spot but at $600 it looks like an indulgence compared to better options with either less cost or more utility.

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Permalink Reply by grayn8 on June 17, 2015 at 2:26pm

I don't know. I think 300$ is still too steep. The long boarders want cheap and quick. Take the deck out from the pack and roll. This thing reminded me more of elliptigo or motorized scooter crowd.