EUROPE’S FOOTBIKING CRAZE IS
TAKING OFF DOWN UNDER
Footbikes combine the best of both scooters & bicycles for the ultimate low-impact exercise machine.
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To see how Australians like you are finding a new level of fitness through the fun of Footbiking.
A Footbike is NOT a Scooter!
Scooters are all well & good for kids and occasional trips around town, but when you're ready for a real active transport & exercise solution, Footbikes leave scooters far behind.
Key differences include ...
Stainless Steel Frames
All Kostka Footbikes are made from sturdy, European-engineered stainless steel frames for rigidity and long-lasting durability.
Active Braking
Active braking mechanisms from top brands like Shimano ensure Footbikes are safer to ride on all surfaces & in all conditions.
Pneumatic Tyres
High-grip, “go anywhere” pneumatic tyres from top brands like Schwalbe ensure your Footbike can take you so many places a scooter cannot.
Bicycle-Sized Wheels
Larger wheels (and some models with active suspension) ensure Footbikes deliver a faster and more comfortable ride.
Wide, Low Decks
Having extra room on the standing deck gives Footbike riders much greater stability and propelling power.
Wide Handlebars
A Footbike’s wider, bicycle-style handlebars give riders much greater ride stability steering power and braking ability.
A Footbike is the ideal active workout mode for busy people, offering significant benefits versus running or cycling.
Studies by physiotherapists and rehabilitation experts have shown that a footbike generally improves the muscular system and muscle coordination.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF FOOTBIKING
Ideal Cardio Exercise
Workout While You Travel
Whole Body Workout
Cycling Loads Your Body Unevenly
Better Cognitive Function
Trains Both Left & Right Brain
Low Impact Exercise
For Better Joint Health & Mobility
Lose Weight, Gain Muscle
Burns More Calories vs Running
A footbike is not a bicycle
Footbiking offers awide range of unique benefits versus cycling
Key differences include ...
Easier on Your Body
Bike riders sit in an unnatural “hunched” position, and this can cause major issues with lower back and buttock numbness/soreness, as well as shortening of the tendons below the knee.
A Footbike rider’s balanced, natural standing position is the perfect antidote for those problems. Plus, propeling your Footbike works as a form of highly effective “leg extension” exercise, which is far better than cycling for the human psysiognomy.
Improved Safety
Sure, both have active braking, but sometimes events on the road happen too quick for us to avoid a mishap.
That’s where a Footbike excels for safety. Instead of sitting like a cyclist perched above the ground, with legs trapped either side of the vehicle, Footbike riders can simply and quickly step off to avoid obstacles and hazards.
Lower Maintenance
It’s pretty simple really. Fewer moving parts – no gears, no chains, no sprockets – means a Footbike is significantly less time consuming and less costly to maintain than a bicycle.
There’s no lubricating or tightening the chain, no indexing the gears. Instead, no matter how long your Footbike sits idle, it is always fit and ready for a new adventure.
Freedom of the City
Did you know that Footbikes can be ridden anywhere riding a bike is legal?
All you need is two able feet and a helmet, and you’re ready to explore your city by Footbike. Foldable Footbike models make the journey even easier – folding up for easy carrying on public transport or in a car boot.
Freedom of the Bush
Footbikes are built to handle the wear and tear of off-road travel, featuring:
Rigid, European-engineered stainless steel frames
Active braking systems and heavy duty grip tyres for sudden stops
Low wide decks which make it easy for the rider to hop off if they encounter serious obstacles
LEARN MORE about off-road Footbiking from our very own George Mil, who Footbiked his way along the over 1000km of WA’s Munda Biddi Trail.
Watch as these intrepid travellers Footbike their way through the John Forrest National Park (WA) …
Kostka are known world-wide for their high quality manufacturing, innovative research & development, and use of top quality components from respected brands such as Shimano brakes & Schwalbe tyres.
At Footbikes Australia we are super-excited to exclusively bring market-leading Kostka Footbikes to an Australian audience.
Kostka Footbikes
As an early innovator and current market leader, Kostka have more than 25+ years experience in manufacturing Footbikes in Europe, and have since become the preferred Footbike brand for professionals and amateurs alike.
Footbikes deliver Fun and Fitness to the whole family - even the 4 legged members
Footbikes are for EVERYONE, including ...
Women
“Every woman will appreciate riding a footbike gives our problematic body areas, namely the buttocks and the thighs, an intensive workout.
The natural locotomotion of a Footbike is also excellent for the abdominal and arm muscles.”
– Lenka Fasnerová, physiotherapist
Men
Footbiking is the ultimate core body workout – giving most major muscle groups – gluteal, abdominal, intercostal, back, arms and thighs for an unbeatable low-impact workout.
A stronger core means a more powerful diaphragm, better spinal health, breathing & circulation.
Children
Unlike many forms of exercise, most kids don’t need any encouragement to hop on a scooter. But most scooters are not designed for serious communting – lacking a Footbike’s active braking and better ride quality.
Footbiking is a great activity for the whole family to explore their world together on a vehicle built for that purpose.
Dogs
Did you know that Dogs can also participate in the fun of Footbiking?
Just attach a Bungee Style Leash to the front of your Footbike using a special adapter pole to give larger dog breeds the pulling exercise they naturally crave.
Specially designed “Mushing-Grade” Footbikes are also available.
LEARN MORE about Dog Mushing
Top footbikes for adults
up to 150 kg
KOSTKA Tour Max
Large 26″ front wheel for a better ride
Schwalbe “Marathon Racer” tyres
Rear heel stop for extra standing room
KOSTKA Twenty Max
Suitable for urban terrain
Great for adults or larger teens
Built for speed
KOSTKA Travel Max
XL 28″ front wheel for a smooth ride
“Narural Grasp” handlebars
Suitable for taller adults
KOSTKA Hill Fun
Our best introductory model for budget-conscious beginners
Suitable for teenage riders
Not suitable for larger adults (max weight 100kg)
Specially designed “Mushing-Grade” Footbikes are also available.
FOLDABLE FOOTBIKES
for easy storage & transport
KOSTKA Tour Max
Large 26″ front wheel for a better ride
Schwalbe “Marathon Racer” tyres
Rear heel stop for extra standing room
KOSTKA Twenty Max
Suitable for urban terrain
Great for adults or larger teens
Built for speed
KOSTKA Travel Max
XL 28″ front wheel for a smooth ride
“Narural Grasp” handlebars
Suitable for taller adults
KOSTKA Hill Fun
Our best introductory model for budget-conscious beginners
Suitable for teenage riders
Not suitable for larger adults (max weight 100kg)
Specially designed “Mushing-Grade” Footbikes are also available.
FOOTBIKES FOR KIDS
up to 70 kg
KOSTKA Tour Max
Large 26″ front wheel for a better ride
Schwalbe “Marathon Racer” tyres
Rear heel stop for extra standing room
KOSTKA Twenty Max
Suitable for urban terrain
Great for adults or larger teens
Built for speed
KOSTKA Travel Max
XL 28″ front wheel for a smooth ride
“Narural Grasp” handlebars
Suitable for taller adults
KOSTKA Hill Fun
Our best introductory model for budget-conscious beginners
Suitable for teenage riders
Not suitable for larger adults (max weight 100kg)
Specially designed “Mushing-Grade” Footbikes are also available.
Give the Gift of Footbiking This Xmas
Footbikes Australia vouchers are now available for amounts $50 and up – for use on any Kostka and ManMat products via this website.
Kostka Footbikes are easy to customise, with a wide range of useful accessories for added functionality
POPULAR FOOTBIKE ACCESSORIES
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KOSTKA Tour Max
Large 26″ front wheel for a better ride
Schwalbe “Marathon Racer” tyres
Rear heel stop for extra standing room
KOSTKA Twenty Max
Suitable for urban terrain
Great for adults or larger teens
Built for speed
KOSTKA Travel Max
XL 28″ front wheel for a smooth ride
“Narural Grasp” handlebars
Suitable for taller adults
KOSTKA Hill Fun
Our best introductory model for budget-conscious beginners
Suitable for teenage riders
Not suitable for larger adults (max weight 100kg)
Specially designed “Mushing-Grade” Footbikes are also available.
KLICKfix-Ready Accessories
Many of our Kostka accessories employ the proprietary KLICKfix system for attaching to your Footbike – meaning your KLICKfix Footbike accessories can be used on your KLICKfix-enabled bicycle and vice-versa.
