Mobo Shift 20" Cruiser Speciality Bike

My opinion is the Reverse Gear is a highly over rated. Easy to just shove back with my feet and not mess with shifting. The overall assembly is a bit tricky as the tools don't all work and the instructions leave much to be desired. Read everything carefully!!! I also had the tire problems! The importance of fine tuning the rear tire cam adjustment needs to be Highlighted!!! This can be done with the shift rods and should be emphasized! After the first 10 days (and bold tires) I was ready to return it....now after 3 weeks I've decided to keep it ...knowing there always be additional adjustments and probably more tires to buy . Bear in mind you are sitting on the steering tires that are intentionally not parallel. Crazy or Genius? Probably overpriced!

Bought for my son who can’t ride a two wheel bike he loves the silver flames the flag and that you can pedal backwards

I will admit, the ride is fun, but there are issues due to poor craftsmanship. The back support is glued to the bike bar. I had ordered this bike for my son. After one week, the glue and the support came apart. This should have been welded together and not glued. Very poorly done. Second, along with the first week of riding, the brakes locked up. This bike had only been ridden a few times around the block. Come on, for paying over $400, get it together MOBO.

I love this bike I have bad knees and hip so it is perfect for me I wont tip over if my knee or hip decide not to cooperate I ride every day 2 to 4 miles and I am a big girl so it is helping me tone up all in all a good bike for my price range its great except for one thing I wish you had a 3 speed at least just because it is hard for my husband to ride slow enough with me and it would be nice on hills.

I bought this bike for my 11 yr old grandson who had trouble riding a regular 2-wheeler because of balance issues. He loves this bike BUT in just about 4 months of riding, one of the welds on the front frame split. I had it welded but in time all of the welds on both the front and rear frames gave way. I had them all welded - twice, and now can weld them no more. I contacted the company twice. Both times they told me that they had never heard of such a thing happening before. They asked me to send pictures. I did-twice. They never acknowledged them or responded. If our bike was just an outlier, I feel they should have offered a replacement or at least replacement parts. The bike is now unusable and can't be repaired again. My grandson would love another mobo, but I do not want to risk having the same problems over again especially with no response from the company.

I'm giving it a 4 star because. when I ordered it the photo showed a light blue bike but when I got it is is dark blue paint with light blue flames. I also notices a few other things that there QC did not catch. one of the black caps on the back rest was broken and one of the finder flames was messed up a little and looked like some rust on the bottom side of the fenders and were looks like at a spot were the pain was chip. As soon as I put air in the tires I am going to give it a try and hope it will help get me more active this summer.

This item is terrible. Not made well. Gears do not work. Unstable. Returning.

Have put 30 miles on the MoboSift and have enjoyed the ride. In fact, I was enjoying it so much that took on a hill that was too steep and wiped out. Never ever ride without a helmet. Don't get reckless, the Shift responds to the slightest touch and turns accordingly. If you are going too fast and put pressure on the turn levers, you will regret it. I will be back on the trail in two weeks, a much wiser MoboShift rider. Truly a sweet ride.

I just got my bike yesterday and built it today. It was not that hard to build and seems to be holding ok. I have an autoimmune disease and my main point of pain is my hips and back. I got this because of the back support and being low to the ground. I rode it for a while today and it's going to take some getting use to. The steering is touchy and the turning radius is not that great. I don't know if it's because the tire need to be filled more but the tires skid sometimes when you try to pedal. I think these are all things will be fine once I get more use to the bike. It's nice that people with disabilities or are unable to ride a conventional bike have options. The reason for the 4 star is because one of the parts is obviously rusted and they tried to cover it with paint to hid it. It's very obvious.

tough going up a hill. The front tire just spins on pavement with any type of incline with my 155# daughter on it. wish there was a way to fix this. Otherwise, nice bike for a girl with balance issues...the only bike she can actually use.

I have just purchased the mobo shift on the 2nd of May, 2018. I just installed it and went for a ride. Only to find that the extension rode continues to extend while I was riding the bike. I had to stop riding and adjust the extension joint back into place many times over, as it kept jumping out of length position. And it became to extended to continue riding. Is this a fault in this bike? I am not happy that I was Not able to ride without stopping to adjust the length back again, so I could ride back home again.

Bought the cruiser to get some exercise as I can't walk much of any distance. Was afraid a regular bike would be a problem because of my back. I can ride this for miles without stress and get some fresh air doing it. I am 74

Completely satisfied with our test drive; we loved it so much we ended up buying one on the spot.

Great ride Wish it had more gears that would help in some places with small hills

I've had my Mobo shift about 7 months. It's fantastic. I have spinal stenosis and had to give up my regular bike. Found you on line, looked it over and ordered. It wasn't to hard to put together. The instructions could have been a little clearer. When I went to YouTube and watched the video, some of the instructions there were different than the ones that came with the bike. It was a bit confusing. Beyond that, I ride it almost every day. I'm on my second set of rear tires. I was able to convert to street tires by getting them at the local bike shop. My longest ride has been 7 miles. I have no problems going up small hills or inclines like bridges. It's nice to be able to pull over in a nice area and just sit and watch nature. When I have had any problems, I always good quick and good help from you people. One time the return call was a little late, a week, The man who called couldn't apologize enough for not getting back. I am always satisfied when I need and get assistance for my bike. It's winter here at the moment, so my bike is in the garage. I'm looking forward to another season of riding my Mobo shift. I will buy another one when this one goes. Be sure of that.

So for my review i'll start simple. I saw this on a random video speer on youtube i believe. or maybe it was on walmart or something. I was instantly hooked by it, as it totally reminded me of a Green-Machine i used to have and that was a BLAST. even tho it did cramp my back abit as their seats aren't comfy and the plastic wheels weren't exactly made for long related rides. But still it was epic. So this was the golden ability. Compared to other standard recumbet trikes which are the reserve (tadpole) or costume made (Delta configuration) trikes. This was exactly like a Green-machine, but for adults and was better, cheaper. and just epic. Even if it has single speeds it was still worth a buy. I had my ups and downs to buying it or not. but start of 2016 i said just screw it and i'll buy the sucker and will see what goes down. And did. It was a dream come true. It's fun. It's comfy, it's Simple, and you get alot of looks of people going 'Wow' I'm probably the only one in my city with one currently, so yea i'm quite the epic sight when riding heh. It's also quite interesting when riding on the sidewalks cause unlike a 2wheel bike where you're centered balanced. With the Shift/3wheel cruisers. You have to tilt along the driveway ramps every time. So it's like wooosh wooosh woosh every time you ride along the sidewalk past peoples driveway ramps. Heh. Even tho alot of people on here/buy websites for the triton/pro/shift complain it's 'slow' cause it's only got 1speed. I think that's a + for alot of people for starting out, and allows them to keep a stable ability. cause when these really get up in speed. They have a prob in turning sucking. basicly when you're turning at speeds. The trike tends to wanna go even more into the turn and if you do it to much, It'll cause you to flip over. Tightening the middle turner screw on the steering could fix this abit. but it'll make turning harder when your going slower. But etherway. It's great and allows you to enjoy the scene around you as you ride. Even if it takes you 5hours. you get to enjoy, work out, get out, and get amazing sight for people to see. If anything. it's as great as sitting on your computer chair. You can enjoy it for hours without being tired. And even if you are. Just pop your feet off the peddles and relax. The trike rides smooth, and even in windy times being low and more arrow shaped. The wind doesn't effect you as much as a standard bike does. With a standard bike you're like a brickwall and always get pushed back. But this, it's barely effects you. And it's not as bumpy as people would believe, cause it doesn't got suspension. It's pretty smooth. With the tires being correct psi and the spokes not tight as most tire spokes do, along with the longer design to the trike. The bumps are more softer then you feel on a 2wheel bike. Unless you get those kinda bumps that are like 3inches out of the ground from roots growing under sidewalks. Then you'd feel those. but most time it's a smooth enjoyable ride. But there are a few things that should be improved i believe, Durability has abit of work needed. 1 front fork could use abit more reinforcement inside near the wheel so the fork can take abit more beating as going over humps and bumps it seems pretty mmm, Along with the spring pin to hold the frame in it's position for the required height. Could use a extra pin holder as the single pin tends to get bent under the forward push of the trike when riding. Making it unusable to pull it out, requiring the person to unscrew the whole mount of it to just adjust the front frame. The back rest also needs some reinforcement to as when you're riding the trike. Your back is tending to push back and the extension rode for the adjustable back rest gets pushed down, so it bends the rear frame wielded mount posts. Other would be the shifter leaver. You'd expect the shifter leaver to twist all the way backwards when locking the shift into fixed mode. But instead it points up along with the handlebar. So this makes it annoying to hold the left handlebar while riding the shift in fixed-wheel mode. So maybe a twist shifter could fix this prob. Or a brake/shifter 2in1 system. Along with the brake leaver itself. The parking ability is a joke. It doesn't lock the wheels enough to keep it 'parked' like other parking brake leavers do. This barely holds the leaver at 20%. when others hold it at around 80% of braking power. The rear wheels could also use maybe a touch of a upgrade. Being their only 28spoked and their not twist mounted like common bikes do. yet somehow the front wheel is twist spoked, Odd. Maybe if they went with a higher spoke count and twisted them it'd give abit more strength for impacts better. Maybe farther upgrades can also be made. Like a lead-weight front wheel fender cover system that'll make more heft into the front wheel so going up hills are better improved. This can probably be easily worked by making it mount to the 3 location points the standard front fender mounts to and ability to sit on the fork's side rods so it doesn't 'wobble/shake'. And the biggest question is the internal speed hub system. I don't see it being a swipeable option for the Shift model as their hub design for the shift is longer then the triton/triton-pros and the locking feature for the fix wheel would get removed if upgrading. But Maybe a possible option for a electric conversion kit to change the rear wheels into special hub motors and a small battery pack/electric speed controller system, Would make a great option for the shift if people are looking for more power/speed in their trike and the rear power ability will improve performance on hill climbing/offroad. Also the option for Roadwheels. Being these trikes are 'recommended' for flat smooth surfaces. You'd expect it to come standard with road tires. But instead they come with soft rubber mountain bike tires? Kinda odd. But a option to op for those instead of the soft wheels would be a good feature ti decrease rolling resistance and improve the riding experience. Other, if possible. would be a upgrade kit to possible beable to change the trike from 16inch rear/20inch front. to 20inch rear and 24inch front wheel base. This'll give abit more higher off the ground and also give it alittle more speed for those into that. It'd probably be a conversion kit, seeing as it'd require the removal of the front fork system and rear wheel assembly. But i'm sure if this was a option. People will probably be highly interested in buying it. I already have ideas for a 'Road' version they should make. and a 'Mountain trike', and a modern/slick rocker version (that'll grab attention to those 'techy' guys.). And being ASA/Mobo cruisers are the only companies making these frontwheel driven/chainless trikes. If they make the Road version trike with atleast 5speed internal gear hub. They'll having people buy it like nuts. Including if they broke the impossibility of making a Mountain bike trike that still uses their unique front driven chainless peddle design i can guarantee they'll be out of stock before they even release it! They'll be the only people in the world that'll have FWD mountain Trike. I can see these people making adults kids again. With that. I love my shift, it's brought good times back to my old self. And good way to get out and work out heh. ====================================== As with that. I think i'm the only one who probably wrote a big real review like this...... So. enjoy!

I bought my shift (Red) several years ago to help with my PTSD. All went well when last year some one broke into my garage and took my Mobo without me knowing. I really loved the shift.

Bought two mobo cruisers in In december, loved them . Decided to buy the shift. The shift lever was broken. Customer service answered the call handled it perfectly. Jose was a pleasure to talk to. My shift lever is on its way. Have been riding as a family and love it.

I ride this tricycle around the neighborhood for about 30 to 45 minnutes a day weather permitting and when it does not the reverse feature on my MOBO SHIFT allows me to ride it in my garage.

This is a great bike for ditching the gas chugging car and getting to work while fitting in some daily exercise. Keeping in mind that this is not meant to take hills, the sturdy base and the way it uses muscle groupings is great for long rides when a regular bike might give pause for concern. I love having the resting angle to my back as well as the sensitive steering with my arms relaxed and responsive. This is a commuter's dream vehicle!