 
Hydrobike Testimonials
HydroBike helps you Lose Weight!
I cant remember the gentleman that ordered my hydrobike for me via the phone,
but I have had it since about October 2007 and want to tell him that he was right. I
cant get enough of it. I dont walk anymore for exercise. I gave up dodging cars and took
to the water. I have lost weight and am in better shape than ever at age 45. I did
change out the seat to make it more lady friendly (just a rectangular flat seat). I ride
almost daily for about an hour and am now riding to an island on the lake and watching a
pair of great blue herons build a nest and hoepefully raise a family too! Thanks and if
you need me to write you a formal testimony, I would be happy too. I get lots of people
stopping wanting info on them and know of two on Lake Murray that I am responsible for.
I would suggest that the handle bars come with padding or arm supports to rest on for a
different position other than upright.
Thank you for a great product!
Lynne Branham
Hydrobike Tows Kayaks
We're loving our pair of bikes and not only getting lots exercise, but interest in them.
They are even the #1 toy for the kids, after waterskiing/tubing, too. The adrenaline
activities are hard to compete with. When we go on our outings with more than 2 people,
we tow either a surfboard or a kayak behind them and although this is a little slow going,
it is still easier than anyone paddling for any length of time. One trip, we had a bike
towing 2 kayaks end to end for a couple of miles and that drew some attention! We haven't
tried them in the Columbia River yet or to rescue a windsurfer, but I'll let you know more
when we try them there.
I forgot to ask you for the "Bike on Water" referral cards, but could use some!
Also, your customer in Tacoma called to follow up with us, but I waited too long and
the voicemail dropped the message (and I can't find his number from before). If you
could forward this message to him, I would appreciate it. I really enjoyed visiting
with him and he was VERY helpful!
Thanks & have a great summer!
Tina Elderkin - Sammamish, WA
HydroBike Day Camp
We operate a day camp that services approximately 425 children. We are located on a large
three mile long lake and have an extensive waterfront program. Our boating program contains
at least 60 boats, eight of which are your magnificent hydrobikes.
We purchased the hydrobikes about four years ago and have been watching our campers enjoy
them ever since. The quality of your workmanship is evident by their almost flawless operation
during the pass four years. Your technical support for minor repairs and yearly maintenance
has been more than we expected. Our phone calls are returned promptly and our questions
answered so we can understand them.
Please go to our website at http://www.daycampinthepark.com/ and view our photo gallery to
see the hydrobikes in action.
Thanks again for another great camp activity!
Stuart Fliesser - Operations Manager Day Camp In The Park - Lake Tiorati, NY
HydroBikes Require Zero Maintenance
Here's a little information I thought you might find interesting about the fleet of Hydro-Bikes
on the water at Georgia's Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta. If a picture is work a thousand words,
than these should tell quite a story.
At the time of this writing, there are 21 Hydro-Bikes down at the park. The staff and
management of this facility are very happy with the performance and durability of these bikes.
Not only have these turned out to be a low to zero maintenance unit, they have proved to be
quite an income generator. The attached figures show a history for their original purchase
of six bikes and projections for the addition to their fleet.
Their peek rental day so far was about three weeks ago. At that time they had only 16 bikes
on the water available to rent (the other five we not yet assembled) and had over 200 rentals
for the day. At $5.00 per rental, that brought in over $1,000.00 for that day alone.
The exposure that these bikes are giving us and Hydro-Bikes is priceless. I have received many
calls from all parts of the country and Canada inquiring about the purchase of Hydro-Bikes. As
the Olympics draw near, this exposure is only going to increase. Who knows, this could become
an Olympic Event!
Say HI to the gang over there for me. I'll be talking to you soon.
Sincerely,
Thomas R. Mohr
HydroBike - Well Made Design
Good Morning. This is an unsolicited testimonial to that wonderful Bike you folks make! It has given
me more outdoor pleasure than words can ever express.
I'm too darned old now (77) to spend much time sitting down in a little, cramped fishing boat- getting
up and out of that seat after a few hours was really almost comical! Was it the end of my fishing days?
Fate led me to serial number SN 0089xxxx and I actually have a new 'lease on life', at least as far as
fishing enjoyment is concerned.
I have made some modifications for local conditions, some storage pouches, rod holders, anchorage
line (a dog leash), etc. Only major change was adding a set of 12"��� wheels, removeable or reversable,
for transporting it where no shore access is available. Last year I sent photos of wheels, etc., to
Beverly Sellers. They work fine!
As mentioned on the phone, Dean, I personally feel your Hydro-Bike is an exceptionally well-made
design, and the fabrication is of the very highest quality. I've always been a critical guy, but
you leave me without words - other than words of praise. Thanks for my Hydro-Bike!
Kindest Regards,
Stan Estes - Port Angeles, Washington
HydroBike is a Wonderful Recovery Regiment
On March 10, 1999, I suffered a heart attack. As part of my recovery regiment my
physician advised me to join a gym. So for spring, summer, and fall, there I was
walking away on a treadmill. Excercising on the treadmill in the winter isn't so
bad. Come spring, I asked myself, 'there has got to be something I can excercise
on & enjoy that will get me outside.' That something turned out to be the "Hydro-Bike."
I'm sure I drove the salesperson nuts. I live in Virginia and I was contacting the
sales office at least once a day for a week with questions I thought important
before I invested in this item. My questions included: was the material of good
quality; was the chain weather/water resistant; and, were parts readily available.
Stability on the water was a big question.I purchased my Hydro-Bike in May 2000.
Best investment I ever made. I use the Hydro-Bike for 2 hours/day, whenever I
can, weather permitting. The cardiovascular excercise is wonderful to say nothing
of the strength you build in your legs. The Hydro-Bike can handle any wake/wave
the inboard/outboard motor boats create. Then, in 2003, I purchased another
Hydro-Bike so I'd have company when exercising. I have no problem acquiring an
exercise companion.
Randy Damren
Hydrobikes and a Washington State Commuter
I have never written a testimonial before. This machine has made such a difference
in my life that I am glad to share my experience publicly. It will be two years,
the first of June, since I have started riding my HydroBike. I have logged over
1400 miles to date (April 28th 2003). It is a part of my daily commute. I live on an
island in Puget Sound and travel just about 2 miles one way. I ride year around
which puts me in all kinds of weather and sea conditions. I am truly amazed at
the stability of this small craft. I have taken on 3 ft. swells and 30 m.p.h.
gusts of wind and still felt safe.
I believe we can double and triple our sales annually over the next 5 years by
effective online exposure to the millions of people around the world who already
can relate to the recreational, social, fitness, and sporting benefits and the
just plain enjoyment of the owning a Hydrobike, but don't have a clue that we exist.
I'm confident due to the market momentum from the 11,000 bikes on the water and
what is evidenced by the number of referrals, sales and sales from people who
rented a bike on vacation or who saw one and took the name off the bike and looked
us up on the internet. This represents 70 to 80% of our sales today. With gas
prices climbing (we are a green machine), emphasis on fitness by those early
retirees, the future could not be brighter. On top of this is myself and my
business partner, Steve Anderson (he rode the bike over 1,100 miles for 68
days UP the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico to St Cloud, Minnesota
in 1994). We have more enthusiasm for the bike than ever before because we
believe in it. We've heard the first-hand stories of people who have owned
them for years without a single repair or ever buying one pint of gas!
These are people, like Bob Barrett of the Seattle Washington area, who have
commuted to work for the past 5 years for a total of 6,000 miles! He's saved
the price of his bike many, many times over, but that's not his biggest benefit;
he says it's his attitude and his physical fitness as a result of riding his
Hydrobikes almost every day of the week for up to 5 hours.
I tell people that I have a life time guarantee on the motor. The motor (ME) gets a
good aerobic workout and gets me to work. This allows me to spend my money in other
ways besides workout facilities, outboard motors, oil, and gas. I think this also
helps preserve the quality of Puget Sound by not putting gas, oil, and noise into
this vital body of water. Traveling at 3-5 mph I am able to enjoy the Sound in a
way that I can not when I am in a motor boat traveling at 25-30 mph. There is an
interaction of natural forces and my energy that allows me to become a part of
my surroundings. This little machine has also given me local identity. I am
known as "that crazy guy that rides a bike on the water". It has also become an
icebreaker. I am not sure of the value because I am a fairly private person.
However, in the field of social interaction I do like that I am able to allow
almost anyone willing to get on it a chance to ride it. In the age range of 7
to 70. With a motor boat it would not be practical to let just anyone take off
with your boat. These are the reasons that I feel the HydroBike has made a
difference in my life.
R.Barrett of WA
Hydrobike a Propeller Driven Watercraft - The Explorer
I am taking this opportunity to introduce you to a revolutionary watercraft that
resorts and rental operations all over the world have found to be very safe,
profitable, and practically maintenance free.
I believe we can double and triple our sales annually over the next 5 years by effective
online exposure to the millions of people around the world who already can relate to the
recreational, social, fitness, and sporting benefits and the just plain enjoyment of the
owning a Hydrobike, but don't have a clue that we exist.
I'm confident due to the market momentum from the 11,000 bikes on the water and what is evidenced by the number of referrals, sales and sales from people who rented a bike on vacation or who saw one and took the name off the bike and looked us up on the internet. This represents 70 to 80% of our sales today. With gas prices climbing (we are a green machine), emphasis on fitness by those early retirees, the future could not be brighter. On top of this is myself and my business partner, Steve Anderson (he rode the bike over 1,100 miles for 68 days UP the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico to St Cloud, Minnesota in 1994). We have more enthusiasm for the bike than ever before because we believe in it. We've heard the first-hand stories of people who have owned them for years without a single repair or ever buying one pint of gas! These are people, like Bob Barrett of the Seattle Washington area, who have commuted to work for the past 5 years for a total of 6,000 miles! He's saved the price of his bike many, many times over, but that's not his biggest benefit; he says it's his attitude and his physical fitness as a result of riding his Hydrobikes almost every day of the week for up to 5 hours.
The Hydro-Bikes, Inc. Explorer I and Explorer II are propeller driven watercraft
which utilize advanced aeronautical engineering design principles to make them
the most sought after watercraft you can provide for your customers. They're FUN
for guests of all ages and they're proven money makers.
I believe we can double and triple our sales annually over the next 5 years by effective online exposure to the millions of people around the world who already can relate to the recreational, social, fitness, and sporting benefits and the just plain enjoyment of the owning a Hydrobike, but don't have a clue that we exist.
I'm confident due to the market momentum from the 11,000 bikes on the water and what is evidenced by the number of referrals, sales and sales from people who rented a bike on vacation or who saw one and took the name off the bike and looked us up on the internet. This represents 70 to 80% of our sales today. With gas prices climbing (we are a green machine), emphasis on fitness by those early retirees, the future could not be brighter. On top of this is myself and my business partner, Steve Anderson (he rode the bike over 1,100 miles for 68 days UP the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico to St Cloud, Minnesota in 1994). We have more enthusiasm for the bike than ever before because we believe in it. We've heard the first-hand stories of people who have owned them for years without a single repair or ever buying one pint of gas! These are people, like Bob Barrett of the Seattle Washington area, who have commuted to work for the past 5 years for a total of 6,000 miles! He's saved the price of his bike many, many times over, but that's not his biggest benefit; he says it's his attitude and his physical fitness as a result of riding his Hydrobikes almost every day of the week for up to 5 hours.
I've enclosed our brochure so you can make a quick assessment of the Explorer's merits
and will follow up with a telephone call in a few days. Please contact me or Becky Hall,
my assistant, if you have any immediate questions on how the Hydro-Bike's Explorers can
increase your revenue or if you would like a demonstration ride.
Thank you for your attention,
Robert E. Lynch - Sales Manager
Hydrobikes Mississippi River Trip
ST. JOSEPH'S HOPE COMMUNITY NEWS - Pedaling Upstream Requires Support
I believe we can double and triple our sales annually over the next 5 years by
effective online exposure to the millions of people around the world who already
can relate to the recreational, social, fitness, and sporting benefits and the just
plain enjoyment of the owning a Hydrobike, but don't have a clue that we exist.
I'm confident due to the market momentum from the 11,000 bikes on the water and what is
evidenced by the number of referrals, sales and sales from people who rented a bike on
vacation or who saw one and took the name off the bike and looked us up on the internet.
This represents 70 to 80% of our sales today. With gas prices climbing (we are a green
machine), emphasis on fitness by those early retirees, the future could not be
brighter. On top of this is myself and my business partner, Steve Anderson (he rode
the bike over 1,100 miles for 68 days UP the Mississippi River from the Gulf of
Mexico to St Cloud, Minnesota in 1994). We have more enthusiasm for the bike than
ever before because we believe in it. We've heard the first-hand stories of people
who have owned them for years without a single repair or ever buying one pint of
gas! These are people, like Bob Barrett of the Seattle Washington area, who have
commuted to work for the past 5 years for a total of 6,000 miles! He's saved the
price of his bike many, many times over, but that's not his biggest benefit; he
says it's his attitude and his physical fitness as a result of riding his Hydrobikes
almost every day of the week for up to 5 hours.
In May, St. Joe's was approached by Steve Anderson, who planned to ride a new kind of water
bike, a Hydro-Bike, 2400 miles UP the Mississippi from it's delta to it's source in Northern
Minnesota. Steve wanted to know if we were interested in becoming the charity that receives
the pledges he and his fellow biker, Ken Rogers, planned to generate on the three month trip.
Steve and Ken had raised $25,000 for Make-A-Wish Minnesota back in 1982 by riding "regular"
bikes through each of the 48 contiguous states. They had a great time the first time and
were anxious for another adventure. Raising money for a favorite charity was of primary
importance to them, so they were at our door (after being turned down by two other charities,
because the logistics for approval and participation were insurmountable).
I believe we can double and triple our sales annually over the next 5 years by effective
online exposure to the millions of people around the world who already can relate to the
recreational, social, fitness, and sporting benefits and the just plain enjoyment of
the owning a Hydrobike, but don't have a clue that we exist.
I'm confident due to the market momentum from the 11,000 bikes on the water and what
is evidenced by the number of referrals, sales and sales from people who rented a
bike on vacation or who saw one and took the name off the bike and looked us up on
the internet. This represents 70 to 80% of our sales today. With gas prices climbing
(we are a green machine), emphasis on fitness by those early retirees, the future
could not be brighter. On top of this is myself and my business partner, Steve
Anderson (he rode the bike over 1,100 miles for 68 days UP the Mississippi River
from the Gulf of Mexico to St Cloud, Minnesota in 1994). We have more enthusiasm
for the bike than ever before because we believe in it. We've heard the first-hand
stories of people who have owned them for years without a single repair or ever
buying one pint of gas! These are people, like Bob Barrett of the Seattle Washington
area, who have commuted to work for the past 5 years for a total of 6,000 miles! He's
saved the price of his bike many, many times over, but that's not his biggest benefit;
he says it's his attitude and his physical fitness as a result of riding his Hydrobikes
almost every day of the week for up to 5 hours.
Here at St. Joe's we are used to being flexible, dealing with uncertainty and taking risks,
so it was a perfect match. With St. Joe's and the Hydro-Bike Company to back them up, they
set out from the Gulf of Mexico on July 4, 1994. The following is my reflective account of
their story and our story of 'pedaling upstream.' My first indication that this was not
going to be just another 'pledge ride' was when I heard the first 50 miles of river was
inhabited by sharks! Steve remained unimpressed by the fact, but I figured if sharks were
in that river down there, it was a very different river from the one we have up here. We
joked and passed it off and got on with our meeting at the Hydro-Bike headquarters. The
immediacy of the last minute preparations claimed our attention. It was reminiscent of the
times at St. Joe's when we have focused our energy on necessities of the moment and have
missed the enormous consequences inherent in our work.At St. Joe's we too frenetically
prepared ourselves for the pledges, getting a special phone arrangement to handle the
volume of calls that we expected when WCCO radio (830 AM) broadcast the story. So far
we've gotten only a handful of calls, plus some welcome fax pledges, for a total as of
July 22 of $1,724 ($1,200 of which is from our friend).
Deanna Foster
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