I recently purchased the S3 Ebike from Mobot’s Westgate outlet.
I was looking for a stylish Ebike, and was considering between the OVO & the S3.
The other models didn’t really catch my fancy. Ultimately, the S3 won because it was foldable (for easy storage), and the removable battery was also handy for easy charging.
I really liked the S3. The electric motor was quiet and the pedal assist kicks in smoothly the moment you rotate the pedals. There are 5 levels of assist available. So far, I have ridden about 50km on the S3, and have hardly felt the need to set the assist above 1. You hardly need to expend any effort before you reach the maximum speed limit of 25 kph. The S3 came with a 7 speed gear set, and if you want a work out, just shift to a higher gear.
I was initially apprehensive about the stated 40-50 km range of the battery, but I’ve ridden 20km on the first day I’ve got the bike (after a full charge) and the battery gauge still shows full. Here’s hoping the battery continues to hold up.
Another thing I liked was that the S3 came pretty complete as a package.
It came standard with an integrated head lamp, metal mud-guards (not plastic), a rear metal rack and a kick stand. The freebies Mobot gave with the purchase were also appreciated.
I would have also preferred the S3 to be equipped with hydraulic disc brakes for better performance. The stock brakes do not perform well, and there was a screeching noise from the rear brakes when you clamp down on the handle.
The other thing nitpick was that the S3 only came fitted with a rear red reflector. I would have preferred an integrated rear red light for greater safety and visibility when riding on the roads. The seat post certainly had enough space for it. Fortunately, the freebies included a rear red light, though I had to get creative in trying to mount it. The rubber bands could not fit around because the seat post was much too thick – I ended up mounting it on the reflector itself, lol. The other alternative was to find other lights that mount under the seat saddle.
Finally, I would also like to give a shout-out to the awesome staff at Mobot Westgate. They pretty much made the entire shopping process painless – so thanks to Robin, Alex & Jasmine!
