"Halbrad half-bike is a rolling rear triangle for the streets"

http://www.gizmag.com/halbrad-half-bike/42727/

Source: Gizmag.com. Article by. C.C.Weiss. 4-11-16

This looks like it could be fun to ride and use in the city.

"The German-designed Halbrad (that's 'half bike' in English) packs the two wheels, pedals and handlebars of a bicycle on a reengineered rear triangle. This half-bike actually looks more like a third of a bike. It pedals the streets and carries and stores easily thanks to those compact dimensions."

"Clearly aimed at the ever-growing urban mobility market, the Halbrad is a simpler commuter bicycle that looks perfect for the smallest city apartment and houses. To ride the super-compact bike, you sit on the saddle, grab hold of the handlebars that run below the saddle, and pedal away. "

"A numbered prototype is on offer at (approx.US $1,425) pledge level. "

Is this compact 'bike' something that might interest you?

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Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on April 16, 2016 at 1:01am

I wonder if its any more efficient than roller blades? Felix Kruschardt looked pretty cool in that video, but he blew any weight loss benefits with that muffin he purchased, and then he succumbed to the inevitable sugar crash.

Permalink Reply by Paul Lazzaro on April 16, 2016 at 2:55am

It looks like it would be pretty terrifying to ride on the decayed streets of Chicago.  That little front wheel would get swallowed by the smallest potholes.  And the riding position looks really uncomfortable.  For short distances on smooth surfaces it might be alright, but probably no better than a longboard, and a lot more trouble to carry and store.

Permalink Reply by Shawn Evans on April 16, 2016 at 5:38am

No one would steal it. They'd think it was already vandalized.

Permalink Reply by Fran Kondorf on April 17, 2016 at 2:40am

No.

I could see using this if you worked in a giant warehouse or someplace vast indoors as a fun way to beat walking but it would be pretty useless to me out on the mean streets.

(And at that price I could just get my dream real bike built instead.)

Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on April 17, 2016 at 9:30am

How about 2 12-16 in tires with FWD crank?

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on April 18, 2016 at 1:25pm
Yes, this would need to have a bigger front tire to better handle the potholes of the city. It certainly would be easier to ride this than a unicycle, and I'm sure that the cost would go down once this product is mass produced.

Who uses roller blades or longboards anymore, anyways?
Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on April 18, 2016 at 3:15pm

I see people of all ages on kick scooters, especially the fold up model. I've seen people in supermarkets and sidewalks on those things. I imagine, hoverboards will become more popular once they work out the minor problems with their tendency to catch fire and blow up.

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