Why start footbiking
The article about why you should consider getting involved in footbiking. Most Australians have never seen a footbike before, despite the popularity of footbiking,...
Guides
What a footbike is, which one fits, how to measure a dog, and where people ride in Australia. Written by the people who sell and ride the gear.
Getting started
Never ridden one, or never run a dog. Start here.
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Footbike or scooter?
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FOOTBIKE AND A SCOOTER? Very often, we face accusations or even ridicule when we call our gear footbikes....
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Why we call it footbike
Footbike, scooter bike, kick bike, big wheel scooter, or what is the thing really called? One of the most frequent comments under our posts...
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Stop just walking your dog. Take it to the next level of fun!
Footbikes for dog owners You probably already know all the benefits of footbiking, starting with a fun and healthy exercise. And you may already be...
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Why should a footbike be a part of your everyday life
WHAT IS A FOOTBIKE? Before diving into its benefits, let's clarify again what a footbike is. A footbike, also known as a kick bike,...
Choosing gear
Which footbike, which harness, and how to measure for it.
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The choice of a mushing footbike
WHAT FOOTBIKE IS THE MOST SUITABLE FOR YOUR MUSHING? Literally every footbike, scooter bike, kick scooter or whatever you call the scooter with large...
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Which harness is the right one for your dog?
Every dog and each breed is different. Each Manmat model is designed for specific breeds based on careful measurements and long-term experience in sports...
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How To Correctly Measure A Dog
How to measure your dog properly to get the right size of the harness. If you want to do some kind of dog sport...
Training and trails
Rides, routes, maintenance, and what a long day on a footbike looks like.
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Our Social Rides
Are you looking for a new kind of workout? Do you consider the footbiking would be perfect for you but not sure how to...
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One man adventure: Munda Biddi Trail 2021
The Munda Biddi Trail, meaning ‘path through the forest’ in the local Noongar Aboriginal language, is a world-class off-road cycling experience. The Trail traverses...
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Footbiking in the city
Maybe you are tired of public transportation or you want something more than just walking. Maybe you work in an office and the only...
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Footbike maintenance
Maintaining your footbike is one of the easiest aspects of owning one, and it's significantly simpler than maintaining a traditional bicycle. Whether you're a...
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School holidays Kids & parents fun ride
Footbike Social Rides are family events which are open to anyone who is searching for an unusual adventure. Discover a new kind of healthy movement...
More guides
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Footbikes as a Part of Your Identity
Be sporty and classy at the same time! Nowadays, it is all about your personal choices. What is your style, what clothes you wear...
Who is writing this
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Exclusive Australian distributor
Kostka footbikes and Manmat dog gear, direct since 2020. Not a grey import.
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Spare parts stocked in Australia
Tubes, pads, cables and bearings ship from Perth, not from Europe.
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2 years on the frame
1 year on components, excluding tubes and brake pads. On top of your ACL rights.
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Perth showroom. We answer it.