Folding Bikes - Giant Bicycles

can anyone share what you have heard about Giant's Halfway bike. looking to learn about it, thanks.

You're halfway there. Use the "Search The Forums" link and you'll pull up 438 posts on "Giant Halfway". I'm sure you'll find something of interest to you among them.

You're halfway there.

No "pun" intended. Right? ;)

Edward

I've ridden my Giant Halfway for three plus years all year round commuting from Danvers MA to Boston using the commuter rail. The bike has held up well, still looks near new. I have had to have drive train components replaced a couple times due to wear. Not a huge expense given price etc. I ride this bike almost every day.

The bike is not fast but cruises at a good speed for an urban environment. Fenders are nice when weather is less than ideal. Folding this bike is quick an easy. If I were purchasing a folding bike now I would consider the Halfway, though I like the looks of the Xootr Swift, and the Dahon P8. Most folks I see have Dahons around here.

I would be happy to answer any specific questions you have!

I've ridden my Giant Halfway for three plus years all year round commuting from Danvers MA to Boston using the commuter rail. The bike has held up well, still looks near new. I have had to have drive train components replaced a couple times due to wear. Not a huge expense given price etc. I ride this bike almost every day.

The bike is not fast but cruises at a good speed for an urban environment. Fenders are nice when weather is less than ideal. Folding this bike is quick an easy. If I were purchasing a folding bike now I would consider the Halfway, though I like the looks of the Xootr Swift, and the Dahon P8. Most folks I see have Dahons around here.

I would be happy to answer any specific questions you have!

thanks to everyone who shared i really am grateful. Northshore Man i am glad to hear you have had an overall good experince with the bike. i purchased one today thinking the price was right ($400 out the door) and the size seemed ok, but this is coming from someone how has no real understanding of what i have stepped into or on. what ever you can think of please share, thanks.

thanks to everyone who shared i really am grateful. Northshore Man i am glad to hear you have had an overall good experince with the bike. i purchased one today thinking the price was right ($400 out the door) and the size seemed ok, but this is coming from someone how has no real understanding of what i have stepped into or on. what ever you can think of please share, thanks.

Congratulations! You got a very good deal! My advice would be to ride it and enjoy it!!!

Good solid 20" folder the Halfway.

i purchased one today thinking the price was right ($400 out the door) and the size seemed ok, but this is coming from someone how has no real understanding of what i have stepped into or on.

Hi,
wish you a lot of fun with it. Please share your experience with us and if time and mood give us some pics!

i'll try and upload some pics today. i've been reading the search forum info (thanks chainstrainer) and i wish really wish i had known about this tool prior to buying. for no other reason than being more informed.

I have a Giant Halfway. I think the bike is great for people that don't ever want to tinker with their bike. It comes with everything you need, including a rack. The fold is decent and quick.

The only downside for mine was the latch mechanism. It started to wear (possibly due to my weight) after heavy use. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a replacement part from Giant. It's just not something that could be replaced.

It's a good bike. I enjoyed it while I could ride it, but once I started looking for other bikes and test riding... I was blown away by how good some of the higher end bikes were. So... yeah... The Halfway is a good gateway drug into the wacky world of folding bikes. I hope it serves you well for a long time.

--sam