Transform Your Outdoor Riding with Indoor Pedal-to-Charge Innovation! Freebeat MorphRover

Features of the Freebeat Morph Rover

• The Freebeat Morph Rover is a 2-in-1 eBike, combining an exercise bike with a fat tire eBike.
• It is classified as a Class 3 eBike, with a top speed of 28 mph achievable through a thumb throttle, a Cadence Sensor, and five levels of pedal assist.
• Weighing 77 lbs, it can handle a maximum payload capacity of 400 lbs.
• The bike is available for $15.99 (on sale from $17.99) and is designed to reach up to 60 miles on a single battery charge.

“The Freebeat Morph Rover is a versatile Class 3 eBike, offering a unique combination of features for both exercise and outdoor riding ambitions.”

Riding Experience and Automatic Features

• The resistance on the bike is set on auto and adjusts from 11 to 36 automatically, providing a varied workout intensity.
• The bike displays metrics like calories, pedal cadence, beat synchronization, and total points, enhancing the riding experience.
• The resistance changes dynamically during the ride, reaching as high as 23%, based on the music or program settings.
• There’s an option to manually adjust resistance, but keeping it on auto for an outdoor riding simulation as intended.
• Pedaling off the seat prompts the bike to detect the change in position via a sensor, offering interactive workout guidance.

“Automatically adjust your resistance in the bike or you could turn that feature off and do it manually but since I’m wanting to check out if I can get 10 miles of actual outdoor riding in a 30-minute class well I’m just leaving it the way it would be coming straight from the factory woo that resistance is pretty high.”

Dual Functionality and Design Challenges

• The bike’s design incorporates a sensor connected to a cable for off-seat exercises during classes where riders switch positions.
• Transitioning from seated to standing pedaling is noted to be less smooth due to the bike’s combined indoor and outdoor functionality.
• The unique build of the bike aims to serve as both an indoor trainer and an outdoor cycling option suitable for city rides.

“Here’s where I see what the issue of getting off the seat is; it’s not near as smooth as riding well on the seat and that has to do with the shape of the bike, this isn’t an actual exercise bike that’s only ridden indoors so they had to combine it to make it an indoor bike that you can train on while also making it an outdoor bike that you can ride around the city.”

Charging Efficiency and Battery Levels

• The charging efficiency of the bike’s battery is affected by its current level, with lower battery levels offering better results during workout charging.
• Starting a ride with a lower battery level is suggested to optimize the charging efficiency and mile accumulation during indoor workouts.

“It’s kind of like electric vehicles; the charging efficiency is higher when the battery level is low and lower when it is high.”

Reviewing Bike Performance

• The reviewer is testing the navigation system’s accuracy and plans to compare it with Strava.
• They unlock the bike to reach speeds up to 28mph and note the smooth gear transitions.
• Pedal assist levels are tested, with each level corresponding to different speeds.
• The throttle performance at different pedal assist levels is assessed, reaching varying speeds.
• Conducted speed tests show the bike’s capability in different modes.
• Detailed observations are made on the bike’s comfort, speed display accuracy, and smooth gear shifting.
• The reviewer evaluates the bike’s suitability for exercise and casual riding, mentioning its ease of use and comfortable seating position.
• They comment on the brake feel and the impact of different riding modes on the effort required to pedal.

“The smooth gear transitions and comfortable seating position enhance the overall riding experience.”

Riding Experience and Performance

• The rider experiences challenges in ascending a hill using throttle only, emphasizing the need for pedal assistance for climbing efficiently.
• Pedal assist level five proves more effective for climbing than throttle alone, indicating the necessity of user effort for optimal performance.
• The rider highlights differences in perceived effort between pedal assistance and throttle, favoring pedal assist for hill climbs.
• Notable observations include the bike’s cable management feedback and the efficient braking system tested at various speeds.

“It seems like the pedal assist feels a lot stronger than the throttle, making climbing hills easier with the need for pedaling effort.”

Indoor Workout Durability

• The indoor workout capability of the bike is solid, providing a legitimate exercise experience.
• While the power output falls short of advertised claims due to battery use, repeated classes can charge the bike, albeit more slowly than expected.
• Despite charging only slightly over two miles in a 30-minute class instead of the advertised 10, the bike performed well, demonstrating a sturdy build with silent operation.

“I can say that it’s legit… I was able to charge up a little bit over two miles on this battery and not the 10 that they advertised.”