Halfbike’s innovative design gives you a hint that there’s an interesting story behind it. Its creators, Mihail Klenov and Martin Angelov, were both architects who had something else in common — namely, their passion for cycling. Frustrated with the paradox of navigating urban landscapes on their bikes, the pair sought to design something more adept at handling those environments. In 2015, they debuted the original Halfbike on Kickstarter to rave reviews. Now, Halfbike 3 hits the market, building upon the innovative design of the original.
The foldable design makes it easy to carry the Halfbike 3 by hand, given its lightweight aerospace-grade aluminum frame. A quick-release system makes throwing it in the back of a car or getting it into a compact position quickly to catch a bus or subway a cinch. Sturmey Archer partnered with the team at Halfbike to design a gearbox with 4 internal gears to help the latest model take on whatever course lies ahead. That core powers the 18-inch front and 8-inch rear tires made by Innova. To top it off, a laser-cut handlebar provides an intuitive feel to get the most out of the Halfbike’s insanely maneuverable ride.