Mobot Ovo | My FIRST e-bike test ride & review

This is not a sponsored video
I was invited by Mobot to do a product review on their latest e-bike called the Mobot Ovo & I was SUPER EXCITED!! Thank you, Mobot!! 🤗 Since I have never tried an e-bike before, I had LOTS of questions, but Chew was super helpful & patient in explaining how the e-bike worked :)
🔎Find out more on the Mobot Ovo: mobot.sg/shop/electric-bicycl...
Mobot has a wide variety of e-bikes, e-scooters, mobility scooters & even foldable bikes! Their devices all go through LTA inspection, so rest assured it's all compliant. The staff are very knowledgeable & they also provide after sales servicing which I feel is important when making such a purchase. If you are looking for such devices, do pop by their store & do a test ride:
CAMP BICYCLE by MOBOT (WEST)
1 Bukit Batok Crescent, WCEGA Plaza
#03-16
Singapore 658064
Opening hours: Mon to Sun, 10.30am to 7pm
(including public holidays)
* Park at Level 1 covered carpark near to Lift Lobby 1 and take the lift to Level 3.
🧭Directions: g.page/camp-mobot-wcega?share
🎬 If you're curious to see the unglam bits of what happens behind the scenes & have a good laugh (at me 😂), do watch @G_Tries 's video: • Almost knocked down by...

[@royalewithcheese09]

Good review. That’s bumblebee you’re riding 🐝

[@OhAdamCi]

Great review! Look forward to more!

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Thanks! I appreciate it 😊

[@TianYu87]

dont buy this model, cant fold, u cant bring this to any where and put in to car... just wait for next model, maybe next model able to fold... this ebike the best thing is only the design look very nice and modern, beat all the ebike design...

[@ahboonzofsaikongclan5335]

Really like the way you shared your sincere opinion. Indeed, at times, a conventional bicycle may be more suitable. Great video. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Thanks a lot 😊 If you're looking for an E-bike, do give Mobot a visit. They are super helpful & are able to recommend the right model for you!

[@davidng8038]

this model sucks. 20km only.

[@cchongchannel8943]

Great review on Mobot Ovo. Great ebike it is. Well, just one thought to share it here about ebikes if you don't mind. Too bad ebikes are not allow riding on footpaths. I think I could understand why the government doesn't allow this as ebikes could be very dangerous when the motor is turn on and used for riding which could be risky for the pedestrians. However, the problem is that there are not enough shared path or PCN in Singapore and many areas are just filled with footpaths only. Hence ebike users can only choose to ride on the road and recently, according to the news that I just saw this morning, correct me if I'm wrong, I think around 60% of ebikers has got injured in accidents on the road, that number is pretty huge and shocking in my opinion. As the result, riding an ebike on the road is definitely not safe at all as we all know how easy and risky it is to be hit by other vehicles on the road. To be honest, I do feel pity for those food delivery riders which are always having such huge risks in their daily work. As much as I do appreciate the government is now building more and more PCN and shared paths which is truly great news for all ebikers, escooters and cyclists, however I do see a possibility of a temporary solution for ebikers and escooters and that is, maybe for the time being, perhaps they could be allowed temporary (at least for now until all PCN/shared path is fully build) to ride on footpaths only if they turn off their motor and just ride and pedal manually. By doing so, they are just like riding a conventional bicycle (and/or for escooters, they are just using their legs to push and glide their scooters) and that would help to reduce the risks of causing danger to the pedestrians. These are just my thoughts for ebikes and escooters in regards to the possibility of being used on footpaths if permitted by the government. Having said that however, still we must understand that there is a risk that if some riders still choose to ignore the laws by turning on their motors and ride their ebikes or escooters on footpaths, then that would surely be a problem that the government would need to deal with and to enforce the laws such as having more serious punishment being applied to the offenders and etc.

[@cchongchannel8943]

Thanks for sharing. By the way, correct me if I'm wrong, full assist (or throttle control) ebike is not legal in Singapore, only pedal assist ebike are allowed. Anyway this is surely a very stylish ebike, only two problems that I see, 1st: it's just too expensive and not suitable for most budget users. 2nd: it's not foldable, too bad because you can't bring it onto MRT or even put it into the trunk of your car and carry it somewhere far or so. In short, it's not for everyone and only targetted at certain users who are more financially capable (in Malaysia people used to call them "atas" people which means "high class" or the wealthy ones) and also they are not thinking of ever bringing their ebikes onto MRT, if so then this ebike would be a very suitable and stylish choice for them.

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Yep, I know what you mean & totally agree...so it really depends on your requirements, usage, habits, budget & even if you're comfortable cycling on the road since ebikes can't be on all walkways in Singapore. Oh, this ebike is approved by LTA though (orange seal) so it's not illegal in Singapore.

[@cchongchannel8943]

@@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls Thanks and keep up the good work. Take care and God bless:)

[@user-dd9od8qb1c]

Design flaw : 2 batteries of 2 dimensions. For food delivery， this has no rack. More for leisure rider

[@roslee7]

Can i use the removable battery only ? example if i already use up the main battery which is non removable?...coz i dont want to bring my ebike inside my house to charge the ebike but instead i can have few battery for the removable one of 5.2ah?

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Good question! Based on what I heard, yes it's possible to keep going using additional detachable batteries. I'm not sure how much they cost, but Mobot does sell them. If you'll be carrying spare batteries with you, just take note that it weighs around 2kg but quite long & slim in my opinion so it can fit in a backpack.

[@TianYu87]

Yes , u are right, the internal battery which is non removable is very ridiculous , where got everyone move ebike to house for charge zzz... you can only use detachable battery, but my advice, detachable battery only can use for 30 - 40km, because the battery for thie ebike only 7.2ah, and this ebike is heavy... and you will face another problem, your internal battery will damage or spoil if u not charge it... something like your phone, if u battery is empty, u not charge for a time, u battery will Bye Bye...

[@roslee7]

Just bought the bike with additional batt of $260. Still adapting this bike to my previous mido ebike. Heard that the internal battery can be remove with 4 screw.

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Nice!! How do you find it?

[@roslee7]

@@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls I like this ebike. Its more stable while riding and also the parts are like the premium type. I need to buy more batt to bring along coz that 5.2ah is not sufficient. 3 people already compliment my bike coz i think is not common yet on the road. The motor is quite smooth. There is pros and con about this bike, the front stem is not adjustable so u mike have a tiring shoulder.. but im not sure if others have this issues. The pros is that the stem wont shake after few rides like other ebikes.

[@jeslyny9692]

Is the battery safe ?

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

It does go through stringent checks by LTA & the battery adheres to government regulations before the shop is allowed to sell it, so it should be safe. However, I personally would take precaution so no over charging it & always be around when it's being charged.

[@TianYu87]

SGD1699, u think safe or not....

[@bujangterlajak7634]

Can bring into mrt?

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Nope, it's too big.

[@TianYu87]

cant fold how to bring in to MRT? you want bring a cow to MRT?

[@cchongchannel8943]

Definite not at all. Very stylish and good looking bike. Just too bad not suitable for people who wish to travel on MRT and definitely not for most budget minded cyclists.

[@reynaldotiquia5993]

hm

[@cvhawkeye6255]

Do you recharge the battery when you are paddling hard with motor speed off (or at low assist). Or cycling down hill.

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Nope, the battery doesn't work that way. You have to charge your battery by plugging it into the wall socket.

[@TianYu87]

really cant understand your question... the battery must be charge using wall socket , something like you laptop charger, but is charge to battery... not battery, this ebike not function for pedal assist. then u will only can use you pure leg energy to move the bike, but i told u, i try off the pedal assist for this ebike, the pedal is quite heavy, u need use a lot energy to move this bike , so not battery for this bike, u leg will broken too...

[@cvhawkeye6255]

@@TianYu87 Some motors got regenerative charging, which means if it goes down hill current will reverse to recharge your battery. Some cars have it, I don't know if the technology has reach ebikes.

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Actually, I used to see old uncles riding such bikes which has a dynamo to charge the battery as you pedal. I think those were sort of the "original" concept for ebikes, but i haven't seen those around for quite sometime...not sure if it's illegal now.

[@cvhawkeye6255]

@@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls The concept is similar, like the good old days, when we had the dynamo to operate our bike head lights as we paddle. But power electronics are pretty advanced today, in which if senses you are paddling harder than the motor assist, power flows back to the battery to recharge it (and the same hub motor becomes a generator). Maybe in a few years someone will include that function along with regenerative braking.

[@davidng8038]

weak battery, only can run 20km

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Hmm... I think it's best to bring it back to mobot to have your bike checked out. Distance is determined by the speed, terrain & weight of the rider but 20km coverage for both batteries seems off.

[@TianYu87]

yeah weak battery, another problem is frame heavy..., the detachable battery should not be 7.2ah, should be 15ah...

[@TianYu87]

Can't fold zzz useless... not able bring to mrt, then buy for what

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Oh, they have foldable models, so you can check those out as well.

[@TianYu87]

@@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls those foldable model is only 16 inch like kid bicycle... when u go through the water using ebike 16 inch, u leg will Kena the water from the floor... i try before... only 20 inch Ebike when u go through the water on the floor the water would not Splash on you foot...

[@TianYu87]

@@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls 1 more point. the internal battery is not able to move, so how to charge? need move in the whole ebike in to house to charge it? the ebike is not lighter weight, is around 20kg , everyday move in and move out for charge battery is a bit ridiculous. and some people may park their ebike at outside house , because the tyre is dirty, not possible every day bring in and out from the house...

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Actually, I've been thinking of getting a foldable bike but you brought up a good point on your legs getting wet since the pedals are lower... Thanks for sharing! Did not think of that🤔

[@RainingCloudsofBouncingBalls]

Yep, so you need to find a place in your house to keep it where you can charge it easily with maybe extension cord. Actually, I wouldn't want to leave it outside coz it's not a cheap item also.