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The color is both blue and purple (it's considered a Chameleon color in the paint world). Just depends on the angle you look at it and the sun. I love those paint jobs.
It's BLURPLE. And, I like it! Thanks for the video, as always! (edit) How's the gearing? Looks like the 2-speed derailleur gears are close-ratio; do they fit between the ratios of the 3-speed hub? Thanks again! Cheerio!
It’s both! And do you have a Japanese version of this review? I’m in Kyoto and my wife and I are looking into bromptons but, of course, the price is the sticking point. Have you tried a Brompton to compare to this?
Good comment on parts. If you follow up, then suggest covering: 1: Compatibility with Brompton after market, 3rd party upgrades. 2: After a month or so of riding, borrow a Brompton to compare feel/ride. 3. Compare for shopping vs. MomaChaire/Dutch bike.
The paint technique is called colour shift. The paint is done with tiny pearls that reflect light as one colour in the direction and reflects light as another in the other direction. It's very cool.
I ride a Brompton pretty much everywhere except sand (and believe me, I have tried). The bikes handle just fine for long rides as well. An extended seatpost will help. I have one and a telescoping one. Whatever gets practical cycles into people's hands at a price that isn't out of reach gets a thumbs up from me.
Greetings from Singapore! We have many Brompton clones such as Pikes, 3Sixty and Paikesi. Another good foldable bike to consider is the Birdy BD-1, which is also available in Japan. It has a monocoque aluminum frame with full suspension.
This type of foldable bikes like Mobot are very popular in Singapore as riders ride on pavements or PCN. If any breakdowns on the bikes during rides, we can just fold the bike and take a train or cab back home.
It is both purple and blue! Thanks for this video! Although I have my own Trifold bicycle (an Aceoffix), it's nice watching this video about a Mobot Royale Trifold. So therapeutic indeed!
I am from Singapore. Was riding the same bike but branded under Pikes for 8 months before selling it to buy a Brompton 6 speed. Pikes is a good bike and very enjoyable to ride even for long distances of up to 100km in my experience. There are some minor quality issues but these can be fixed. Brompton build quality is much better for every component of the bike. There is no noticeable flex in the frame when going up slopes or during rapid acceleration. It rides like a full frame bike rather than a folding bike. I would say both pikes and brompton are good bikes but Brompton is the best.
The flex you're feeling is probably the suspension block doing it's job! Looks like a very good clone, many of the parts look identical to original Brompton parts. I think Brompton are using copyright on the look of the bike to fight clones like this now the patents have expired.
An EU court ruled that a design copyright was a legitimate alternative to a patent if the RESULTS of a design could be achieved in some other way. Personally, I have trouble imagining how someone could achieve the same three-fold results as the Brompton without copying almost all its design features. In this case, that defense would be irrelevant since this design is such a close copy, many of the same parts can be used. You can find that EU court decision described here: www.maucherjenkins.com/commentary/brompton-bike-case-cjeu-copyright-design
Thanks for sharing that. It seems like a strange ruling since it would really monopolize this type of 3-fold pattern and set a very controversial precedent. Curious to see how other international courts react.
Indonesia have 2 brands that has this copy, Element Pikes 6 speed,and United Trifold 3 speed, both are around 500 USD and brompton spare parts compatible..other is korean brand, 3sixty.
@@TwoWheelCruise I don't think it's the case. Dahon Curl is sold in EU and one can argue that it is Brompton copy as well. Yet because it has some changes to the looks, Brompton can't block it. This bike looks like direct copy of Brompton hence I don't see it being possible to sell it in EU.
What a great looking bike. Would be useful to do a 6 months or 1 year later review to see if the quality stand the test of time maybe. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully I can get my hands on one on my next trip to Singapore.
Thanks for the video! Love the color. The lock nut on the indicator chain needs to be tightened against the barrel adjuster. The way you have it, shifting will begin to slip. Also to note: no pedaling while shifting the 3spd IGH, pedal while shifting the 2spd derailleur side. Would love to see followup video on how you like it. Cheers!
So nice review, thanks for sharing bro. 👍I just bought the Royale Dragon Red for my wife, she loves it. Such a great bike, and affordable price. 👌 Mobot has found a good segment. 👍
Great video. Nice to see Japan! Well produced. Both the Video and the Bike!! In 1980s had a Bickerton aluminium foldable for London and a Claude Butler Dalesman for Oxford. Brompton is great design. But being manufactured in UK is not efficient. Also the major frame q innovation stopped 20 year ago. As an experienced cyclist over 47+ years, i can replace parts. Thus since Mobot frame is 100% excellent and legal. I can not justify being a blind "brand follower" of a UK built product.
I always wanted a Brompton folding bike which seems very practical for short commutes and be able to take into buildings with you instead of locking bike outside. The mobot sure does look promising, tho. I love the very compact fold design and color.
I’ve been eyeing the Mobot Royale for a while. Looking forward to your long term review! I’m looking for something just right for simple exploring here around Korea and hopefully on trips to Japan post covid.
The paint is adopting Three-layer Coating technology, with chameleon effect under different lighting or view from different angle. You can name is Metallic Purple, or Metallic Blue.
So I went to checkout Mobot Royal. The 3 speed is 1200 SGD, plus 662 shipping to US = 1860 SGD ~ 1350 USD. That's really expensive for a clone. For that price I can get the Aline for cheaper; or the 3 speed C line for ~1800 USD. And I can get the brompton within an hour drive. Not to mention parts, availability, and warranty.
Wow! Thuong looks amazing on the new bicycle. Thank you very much for sharing another wonderful video regarding this new folding bicycle it was very interesting to watch. Tom from UK.
That’s awesome. Finally a Brompton clone. Perhaps the lower cost is due to lower quality components, but I would also factor in the difference in labor costs. Brampton bikes are made in England, so you will pay more for labor. Yours is a sweet looking bike. The color is super great. One thing I didn’t care for about the Brompton is the dull paint jobs. As far as ride is concerned, I tried riding a Brompton, but I didn’t quite care for it. A little flimsy feeling, and the smaller wheels gave the bike a bit rougher ride, unless you are riding on a smooth surface. Would I get one, well, I might consider the Royal based on the fact it’s so much cheaper than the original Brompton. For a folding bike, the design is better than anything else out there that I’ve seen. Great purchase, Cruise. I’m sure you both will have years of pleasure riding it. Well, you will once you get a longer seat post. Great fun!!
Very nice chameleon color. Usually Brompton knock off have better crank arm ground clearance for 170mm so it's less risky on road bump where it's very dangerous if the pedal stuck but just be safe to level the pedal on bumps Also be careful with the transparent color front block it's easy to break compare to the solid color one since it's more durable material.
Hi, Cruise! Great vid! Question: What quality compromises does this bike come with, compared to a Brompton? I've enjoyed riding my Dahons, but recently purchased a Brompton Explore M6R, which I am enjoying equally, but it folds down so much smaller! Sweet for traveling! Thanks and cheers!
I started getting interested with folding bikes and mini vellos today, and coincidentally this video just got uploaded... perfect timing! That's a nice bike! Stay safe! I'm a new subscriber :)
The rich will go for Brompton.. the avg middle income like me will go for such nice color and foldie bike.. no matter wat brand you ride, at the end the most important is ..enjoy the ride!!!!
Do you get to keep the bike? If they're not paying you, but you get to keep a $1000 bike, that seems like it could bias the review, even if it's not intentional.
As a Dane I looked for a folding bike, at first from Asia, 3sixty or the like, but they didn't want to sell to Europe, maybe for Copyright Infringement, so in the end I bought a by then Top 2019 Flame Painted, black version SuperlightM6LXBrompton. Since then I have made it much lighter, for now 8,5 kilo with mudguards and about the same weight as the new Top, 4 gear Titanium Brompton, of course also with mudguards! And for half the price of one, even with the extra titanium and carbon parts. But the Brompton is finely made with hinges and soldering looking very professional. Finn. Denmark
I also own a Brompton clone. The brand name’s called Pikes. As far as I know, it is one of the two available B-clones available here in the Philippines, the other being the 3sixty brand. I intended to by a Brompton but since it’s so difficult to get one here in the Philippines these days, plus it’s quite expensive to boot, I opted to try out the Pikes first. Getting a Brompton will most certainly burn a huge hole in my pocket so I figured I should just try it first and get the feel of that kind of bike. I’ve used road bikes and mountain bikes for as long as I can remember but only had very limited experience with a folding bike. So far, so good. What you and Thuong-chan got seems to perform similarly with Pikes. It’s called Royale so it’s probably just the same as the Camp Royale bike, also sold in Singapore if I remember correctly. It’s probably renamed for the market. Similar specs, as well as parts and components. Haven’t made any major upgrades on my Pikes yet but a lot of those in our local Pikes group already have. For upgrades, I suggest you change the front carrier block. The translucent plastic is brittle. Mine easily broke. Also change the suspension block for better ride comfort. Get the original Brompton replacement parts. You can also try the Schwalbe Marathon Racer or Kojak for the tires. You might wanna replace the pedals as well. On my Pikes, the stock folding pedals feel stiff.
Thanks for the extra tips! Mobot changed the name from Camp Royale to just Royale. Once I wear some of these parts out I will start replacing them, definitely going with marathons!
@@TwoWheelCruise I see. I didn’t know they changed name to simply “Royale”. If I may also add. If you guys are gonna use the foldie for grocery runs, you might wanna get easywheel extenders. As it is, you can push around the bike just fine. But it will tend to tip over on its heavier side. Be advised tho that the dimensions of aftermarket brands are specific to Brompton measurements so make sure to check out the measurements before purchasing. I am assuming Royale and Pikes have the same or similar measurements, so I guess it’s logical to assume that you’ll have to use some washers to get a suitable fit. And since the stock easywheels are also quite thin, should you guys want something beefier, you can use rollerblade wheels. Just try to look for larger diameter ones if possible so you’d have better ground clearance. I haven’t personally used those but I saw some from our local group that did and it seemed fine. Fun fact: the 3sixty B-clone use rollerblade wheels that light up instead of the easywheels.
I have a rd bike with a 7 speed internal. There is a really SMALL amount of sluggishness I feel when compared to a sprocket and chain. It’s very noticeable but very negligible. I almost never pay no mind to it. They are quite a good system. If you aim for longevity and durability, I’d say internal is where is at, and that’s if you’re okay with a the smallest performance downgrade
@@eduardopliego497 Hi thank you for your reply :) I'm currently building a bike with a Nexus 8s IGH, and I've been curious about how it will feel. The frame of the bike is being sandblasted and powder coated right now, so I haven't had chance to test out the hub yet. I'm looking forward to it based on your comments, thank you :)
Designed using tracing paper obviously, but it does look nice and will be very interesting to see how well it does in the long term as my Brompton is very sturdy and takes quite a battering on and off road. If you could get a Brompton to make a direct comparison that would be very interesting. Thank you for the video🎥👌
Nice. I own a Royale too. Enjoying every moment of it. I have seen a couple of friends upgrading the components. For me, I am happy as it is except for the saddle. I personally prefer the soft gel type.
how can i buy this bicycle, we want to stroll around lake biwa this coming spring and its more convenient to use this 3folds bicycle, i have a bridgestone sneaker but still bulky. Me and my wife watched your videos and we like to try it too.
Really cool bike, hopefully it is as rugged and durable as a Brompton. I'd call the color Galaxy Blue especially with the sparkly glittery finish, but whatever it's called it looks great!!
Possibly my next bike will be a fold bike, but it's very difficult to get folding bikes in Sweden... I guess it comes from the general size of the population. People are tall and tend to be rather heavy, while fold bikes are limited. What would be a good choice for a tall and heavier rider?
Something that might be of interest to anyone interested in Bromptons, there are a few more Brompton clones from other companies that you can get from Singapore as well. One brand is called Pikes that is based from Indonesia I believe and another is 3sixty.
Do u think it's same OEM, with different marketing (and thus different parts on same frame)? Or are there clues in frame welds that speak to different frame factory?
Thanks for the informative review. I would never have thought that a foldable bike would be appropriate for long rides. Fast travel with decent control is a concarn for me. So, if this bike can be ridden at around 10-12 mph and still retain stability, I am interested in hearing more. I will be looking forward to more on the Royal folding bike. John C. Bielik
The hummingbird bike is the best folding bicycle I have ever tried/owned. It blows everything else out of the water because it is only 6.8kg and folds up (takes about 5 seconds to fold) in a way that the weight is equally balanced and the wheels do not double up so it is super easy to carry. Because the components are so high quality and because it is so light weight (with the special carbon wheel mags available as an option), no gears are needed. It is so light weight that it just keeps gliding after you pedal. And for hills you can stand up and use your body weight. I was really surprised that a single speed can be so fun to ride. And no trying to wheel it on awkward wheels because it is so easy to just carry. Nothing can beat it.
@@lazzb446 The components aren't cheap, almost all carbon bikes cost several thousand dollars. If you want the best parts that are lightweight, of course it will cost a lot. Its a hell of a lot more fun and still cheaper than cars or motorcycles, to use this bike combined with public transportation. No insurance, gas, repairs, license fees, etc. It is not an experience you can get on most bicycles either. It is really perfect for Japan. I am adding a kinekt suspension seat post to mine in addition to a spongy wonder bike seat for ultimate comfort.
I bought a very cheap 20' wheel folding bike (Yuechi) and I notice a significant lack of speed compared to my folding mountain bike with 26' wheels. Can you tell me if this inherent to 20'inch folding bike or if there is a problem with my 20'inch folding bike.
Awesome review!! The one thing i love about Royale bikes is that most of the colour component are all in black, kinda look the "Black Edition" version. And also much more affordable compare to Brompton "Black Edition". Also could you recommend what kind of carrying bags are used for this folding bikes?? Looking forward to those reviews!! 😃👍
To be honest my heart is broken watching this. Its sad to see 40+ years of engineering, design and love stolen by another company. I hope if their is any patent infringement brompton sue the arse off them.
The brompton patent is expired longtime ago 1999 as what he mentioned.. And can't be renewed anymore.. So what logical brompton to sue for...? This patent design by brompton but no longer exclusive and now is open for any bike manufacture. Now days So many brand copy brompton design such as 3sixty - South Korea Pikes - Indonesia Royale - Singapore Trifold - Indonesia Many more to come.. I don't know where you from but I suggest you to visit asia youtube channel especially Indonesia 🇮🇩 than you will know better..
@@Freedom-Free whether the patents or intellectual property has expired or not.....doesn't change my thoughts on stealing someone else's ideas, and work. I hope the build standards of these copies stand up.....safety is paramount for folding bikes due to the stresses they undertake. As a matter of principle and also being British I wouldn't be seen dead riding a copy of a British icon!
@@Me_and_My_B Ic.. You are British That's why you are not happy... No wonder. I get your point sir.. This is more to personal opinion i guess.. because others countries seems they don't really care about it.. Since you are British Maybe you can ask brompton directly WHY they didn't take any action against this patent copy....? Why Brompton...?
Totally agree with you. Share on all these copy cat. It is disgusting. Please remember the designer and engineer spends hours and hours for their own creation. Respect.
Looks like a decent bike. I'm guessing the joints are flexy just because in order to make a solid folding bike a lot of engineering needs to go into it but for a daily commuter seems legit. I personally stick with tern folding bikes, they're Rick solid and very fairly priced. The tern byb would be comparable in size since tern doesn't offer 16" folders. Cheers!
It's been a long time since Chinese engineering was crap, CNC has made sure of that, it's the lack of height of the frame that makes foldies seem flexible.
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The color is both blue and purple (it's considered a Chameleon color in the paint world). Just depends on the angle you look at it and the sun. I love those paint jobs.
Wow, nice colour. Btw, was that wooden ties on the train track? I'd have thought Japan would be on concrete or steel ties to get speed up.
It's BLURPLE. And, I like it! Thanks for the video, as always!
(edit) How's the gearing? Looks like the 2-speed derailleur gears are close-ratio; do they fit between the ratios of the 3-speed hub? Thanks again! Cheerio!
It's きらきら
It’s both! And do you have a Japanese version of this review? I’m in Kyoto and my wife and I are looking into bromptons but, of course, the price is the sticking point. Have you tried a Brompton to compare to this?
Good comment on parts. If you follow up, then suggest covering: 1: Compatibility with Brompton after market, 3rd party upgrades.
2: After a month or so of riding, borrow a Brompton to compare feel/ride.
3. Compare for shopping vs. MomaChaire/Dutch bike.
Thanks for the video ideas!
Really want to see these 3 things being covered too !
here in singapore.. brompton, mobot and camp pikes are EVERYWHERE......... anyway glad to see a mention of my country in my frequent channel! :)
They seem very popular over there!
I got a Tern 20" folding bike. Might get another 16" Mobot Royale in future.
The paint technique is called colour shift.
The paint is done with tiny pearls that reflect light as one colour in the direction and reflects light as another in the other direction. It's very cool.
I ride a Brompton pretty much everywhere except sand (and believe me, I have tried). The bikes handle just fine for long rides as well. An extended seatpost will help. I have one and a telescoping one. Whatever gets practical cycles into people's hands at a price that isn't out of reach gets a thumbs up from me.
Greetings from Singapore! We have many Brompton clones such as Pikes, 3Sixty and Paikesi.
Another good foldable bike to consider is the Birdy BD-1, which is also available in Japan. It has a monocoque aluminum frame with full suspension.
Which is the best quality? Will last the longest? Frame hinges etc.
This type of foldable bikes like Mobot are very popular in Singapore as riders ride on pavements or PCN. If any breakdowns on the bikes during rides, we can just fold the bike and take a train or cab back home.
They do seem really convenient! You gotta put them in a bag here in Japan sadly.
*11:18** That invisible selfie stick is cool man LOL*
It is both purple and blue! Thanks for this video! Although I have my own Trifold bicycle (an Aceoffix), it's nice watching this video about a Mobot Royale Trifold. So therapeutic indeed!
I am from Singapore. Was riding the same bike but branded under Pikes for 8 months before selling it to buy a Brompton 6 speed. Pikes is a good bike and very enjoyable to ride even for long distances of up to 100km in my experience. There are some minor quality issues but these can be fixed.
Brompton build quality is much better for every component of the bike. There is no noticeable flex in the frame when going up slopes or during rapid acceleration. It rides like a full frame bike rather than a folding bike. I would say both pikes and brompton are good bikes but Brompton is the best.
The flex you're feeling is probably the suspension block doing it's job! Looks like a very good clone, many of the parts look identical to original Brompton parts. I think Brompton are using copyright on the look of the bike to fight clones like this now the patents have expired.
That could be it! curious to see how that copyright argument goes since it kind of defeats the purpose of design patents.
An EU court ruled that a design copyright was a legitimate alternative to a patent if the RESULTS of a design could be achieved in some other way. Personally, I have trouble imagining how someone could achieve the same three-fold results as the Brompton without copying almost all its design features. In this case, that defense would be irrelevant since this design is such a close copy, many of the same parts can be used. You can find that EU court decision described here: www.maucherjenkins.com/commentary/brompton-bike-case-cjeu-copyright-design
Thanks for sharing that. It seems like a strange ruling since it would really monopolize this type of 3-fold pattern and set a very controversial precedent. Curious to see how other international courts react.
Indonesia have 2 brands that has this copy, Element Pikes 6 speed,and United Trifold 3 speed, both are around 500 USD and brompton spare parts compatible..other is korean brand, 3sixty.
@@TwoWheelCruise I don't think it's the case. Dahon Curl is sold in EU and one can argue that it is Brompton copy as well. Yet because it has some changes to the looks, Brompton can't block it. This bike looks like direct copy of Brompton hence I don't see it being possible to sell it in EU.
The "Flex" is from the suspension block. (The parts which contacts the rear triangle when you slams onto the chassis, when you unfolds your bike)
What a great looking bike. Would be useful to do a 6 months or 1 year later review to see if the quality stand the test of time maybe. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully I can get my hands on one on my next trip to Singapore.
Thanks for the video! Love the color. The lock nut on the indicator chain needs to be tightened against the barrel adjuster. The way you have it, shifting will begin to slip. Also to note: no pedaling while shifting the 3spd IGH, pedal while shifting the 2spd derailleur side. Would love to see followup video on how you like it. Cheers!
Thanks for the tips!
So nice review, thanks for sharing bro. 👍I just bought the Royale Dragon Red for my wife, she loves it. Such a great bike, and affordable price. 👌 Mobot has found a good segment. 👍
Awesome!
Great video. Nice to see Japan! Well produced. Both the Video and the Bike!!
In 1980s had a Bickerton aluminium foldable for London and a Claude Butler Dalesman for Oxford.
Brompton is great design. But being manufactured in UK is not efficient. Also the major frame q innovation stopped 20 year ago.
As an experienced cyclist over 47+ years, i can replace parts. Thus since Mobot frame is 100% excellent and legal. I can not justify being a blind "brand follower" of a UK built product.
I always wanted a Brompton folding bike which seems very practical for short commutes and be able to take into buildings with you instead of locking bike outside. The mobot sure does look promising, tho. I love the very compact fold design and color.
I did as well, but the price barrier was too high for me, especially as a first folding bike. They are great for traveling though
Looks good. l like to get one.
I’ve been eyeing the Mobot Royale for a while. Looking forward to your long term review! I’m looking for something just right for simple exploring here around Korea and hopefully on trips to Japan post covid.
It looks like it will be a great travel bike! We will post some more follow-up test videos coming up.
Go for it David, Mobot Royale will make you ride like a King 😎
The paint is adopting Three-layer Coating technology, with chameleon effect under different lighting or view from different angle. You can name is Metallic Purple, or Metallic Blue.
Thank you. I find your review very informative. I've been mulling on getting a Brompton like fold bicycle. Many brands these days doing the same.
So I went to checkout Mobot Royal. The 3 speed is 1200 SGD, plus 662 shipping to US = 1860 SGD ~ 1350 USD. That's really expensive for a clone. For that price I can get the Aline for cheaper; or the 3 speed C line for ~1800 USD. And I can get the brompton within an hour drive.
Not to mention parts, availability, and warranty.
In indonesia we have also Indonesian brompton called as element pikes. The price is only USD500.
Hello from Meguro Ku! Fellow bike enthusiast!
Wow! Thuong looks amazing on the new bicycle. Thank you very much for sharing another wonderful video regarding this new folding bicycle it was very interesting to watch.
Tom from UK.
That’s awesome. Finally a Brompton clone. Perhaps the lower cost is due to lower quality components, but I would also factor in the difference in labor costs. Brampton bikes are made in England, so you will pay more for labor. Yours is a sweet looking bike. The color is super great. One thing I didn’t care for about the Brompton is the dull paint jobs. As far as ride is concerned, I tried riding a Brompton, but I didn’t quite care for it. A little flimsy feeling, and the smaller wheels gave the bike a bit rougher ride, unless you are riding on a smooth surface. Would I get one, well, I might consider the Royal based on the fact it’s so much cheaper than the original Brompton. For a folding bike, the design is better than anything else out there that I’ve seen. Great purchase, Cruise. I’m sure you both will have years of pleasure riding it. Well, you will once you get a longer seat post. Great fun!!
Thanks Kelala! The brighter colors and lower price point are really nice and yes, the labor cost is surely much higher in the UK.
Very nice chameleon color. Usually Brompton knock off have better crank arm ground clearance for 170mm so it's less risky on road bump where it's very dangerous if the pedal stuck but just be safe to level the pedal on bumps Also be careful with the transparent color front block it's easy to break compare to the solid color one since it's more durable material.
We love the color! Thanks for the tips!
Wow. Can't believe something from my country is in Japan.
Something made in China by Singapore copycat featured in japan
What lazy island country are u from.? Your tiny island ppl can't cook food eat out all day
Watching from Philippines.....most of Filipinos likes bike especially today pandemic...stay safe 😉😁😷👍
That bike is worth it just to make Thuong that happy! 💖
She's been wanting a folding bike for a while :)
@@TwoWheelCruise I know, she wants to go fishing too. 🐟
Invisible selfie stick? You are an amazing human being.
Love it haha
Sweet folder, Cruise and Thuong!
Thanks!
At 2:50 the bike is Singapore brand made in Indonesia but not China. Very nice and quality bike.
Wow the bike paint is awesome!
Hi from UK 🇬🇧 Good video
very beautiful color indeed, Can't judge it's blue or purple from the video
Thanks! :)
I have two and it is great.
Awesome!
Hi, Cruise! Great vid! Question: What quality compromises does this bike come with, compared to a Brompton?
I've enjoyed riding my Dahons, but recently purchased a Brompton Explore M6R, which I am enjoying equally, but it folds down so much smaller! Sweet for traveling!
Thanks and cheers!
I started getting interested with folding bikes and mini vellos today, and coincidentally this video just got uploaded... perfect timing! That's a nice bike! Stay safe! I'm a new subscriber :)
Thanks! We've been wanting to try them for a while :)
@@TwoWheelCruise great timing! stay safe, your channel is a big help for me. :)
The rich will go for Brompton.. the avg middle income like me will go for such nice color and foldie bike.. no matter wat brand you ride, at the end the most important is ..enjoy the ride!!!!
I just love this bicycle
Do you get to keep the bike? If they're not paying you, but you get to keep a $1000 bike, that seems like it could bias the review, even if it's not intentional.
That's an awesome colour!
As a Dane I looked for a folding bike, at first from Asia, 3sixty or the like, but they didn't want to sell to Europe, maybe for Copyright Infringement, so in the end I bought a by then Top 2019 Flame Painted, black version SuperlightM6LXBrompton. Since then I have made it much lighter, for now 8,5 kilo with mudguards and about the same weight as the new Top, 4 gear Titanium Brompton, of course also with mudguards! And for half the price of one, even with the extra titanium and carbon parts.
But the Brompton is finely made with hinges and soldering looking very professional. Finn. Denmark
Nice bike. I see purple. Nice train going by. Thanks for sharing...🎥😃👍👌👊🚴♂️🚴♀️❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing!
Love the color. Iʻm going to say more purple than blue. Looks like a fun riding bike.
Thanks! I think the same 😃
@@TwoWheelCruise Would love to see it in more direct sunlight, than the overcast skies. Still though looks really cool. Enjoy the ride!
To me it looks like a sapphire blue - beautiful regardless!
I also own a Brompton clone. The brand name’s called Pikes. As far as I know, it is one of the two available B-clones available here in the Philippines, the other being the 3sixty brand. I intended to by a Brompton but since it’s so difficult to get one here in the Philippines these days, plus it’s quite expensive to boot, I opted to try out the Pikes first. Getting a Brompton will most certainly burn a huge hole in my pocket so I figured I should just try it first and get the feel of that kind of bike. I’ve used road bikes and mountain bikes for as long as I can remember but only had very limited experience with a folding bike. So far, so good. What you and Thuong-chan got seems to perform similarly with Pikes. It’s called Royale so it’s probably just the same as the Camp Royale bike, also sold in Singapore if I remember correctly. It’s probably renamed for the market. Similar specs, as well as parts and components. Haven’t made any major upgrades on my Pikes yet but a lot of those in our local Pikes group already have. For upgrades, I suggest you change the front carrier block. The translucent plastic is brittle. Mine easily broke. Also change the suspension block for better ride comfort. Get the original Brompton replacement parts. You can also try the Schwalbe Marathon Racer or Kojak for the tires. You might wanna replace the pedals as well. On my Pikes, the stock folding pedals feel stiff.
Thanks for the extra tips! Mobot changed the name from Camp Royale to just Royale. Once I wear some of these parts out I will start replacing them, definitely going with marathons!
@@TwoWheelCruise I see. I didn’t know they changed name to simply “Royale”.
If I may also add. If you guys are gonna use the foldie for grocery runs, you might wanna get easywheel extenders. As it is, you can push around the bike just fine. But it will tend to tip over on its heavier side. Be advised tho that the dimensions of aftermarket brands are specific to Brompton measurements so make sure to check out the measurements before purchasing. I am assuming Royale and Pikes have the same or similar measurements, so I guess it’s logical to assume that you’ll have to use some washers to get a suitable fit.
And since the stock easywheels are also quite thin, should you guys want something beefier, you can use rollerblade wheels. Just try to look for larger diameter ones if possible so you’d have better ground clearance. I haven’t personally used those but I saw some from our local group that did and it seemed fine. Fun fact: the 3sixty B-clone use rollerblade wheels that light up instead of the easywheels.
How did you get on with the internal hub gears? Could you feel any drag or sluggishness? I like the combination of 2 speed derailleur with the IGS 🙂
I have a rd bike with a 7 speed internal. There is a really SMALL amount of sluggishness I feel when compared to a sprocket and chain. It’s very noticeable but very negligible. I almost never pay no mind to it. They are quite a good system. If you aim for longevity and durability, I’d say internal is where is at, and that’s if you’re okay with a the smallest performance downgrade
@@eduardopliego497 Hi thank you for your reply :) I'm currently building a bike with a Nexus 8s IGH, and I've been curious about how it will feel. The frame of the bike is being sandblasted and powder coated right now, so I haven't had chance to test out the hub yet. I'm looking forward to it based on your comments, thank you :)
Cool colours. Changes according to the angle of view.
Yeah, it's really cool :)
Designed using tracing paper obviously, but it does look nice and will be very interesting to see how well it does in the long term as my Brompton is very sturdy and takes quite a battering on and off road. If you could get a Brompton to make a direct comparison that would be very interesting. Thank you for the video🎥👌
Yes, we'd like to make a direct comparison if possible
Thuong looks so happy with the foldie!
She was really excited for this to arrive :)
...saw a blog of a carbon frame Royale...really nice
Lovely folding bikes
Nice color👍 and the bike looks great.
Thanks! 😁
Simple, good looking and like brompton👍
I have been searching for an alternative to Brompton, I think this is it. Hope they ship to the US.
Wow. Never seen this bike before.
The flex you are feeling is probably from the compression of the suspension block and not with the frame nor seat post.
Thanks for the tip!
Wow looks great on Thoung
Nice bike, how did you get Mobot to ship you the bike to japan? Doesn't seem they do delivery outside singapore
Living the dream
Nice. I own a Royale too. Enjoying every moment of it. I have seen a couple of friends upgrading the components. For me, I am happy as it is except for the saddle. I personally prefer the soft gel type.
Awesome! First upgrade for me will be a longer seatpost haha
Nice vid on folding bike. But is it proper to put a seat post suspension for a better ride?
how can i buy this bicycle, we want to stroll around lake biwa this coming spring and its more convenient to use this 3folds bicycle, i have a bridgestone sneaker but still bulky. Me and my wife watched your videos and we like to try it too.
Great bike
Frame looks great. Cranks look insubstantial however. Main difference I see is no pentaclip attached to top of seatpost.
You forgot to add that Mobot provides a 5 years warranty on the frame & fork . I own a Royale too.
Thanks! It's written in the video description.
Which seat post did you buy for taller cyclist?
Really cool bike, hopefully it is as rugged and durable as a Brompton. I'd call the color Galaxy Blue especially with the sparkly glittery finish, but whatever it's called it looks great!!
Thanks Kyle! That sounds like a better color name haha. It's our first shiny bike 💎
When you say it's "half the price of a Brompton", which line is it half the price of? The C line at around $2200? Or the A line at around $1200?
Just google it
Possibly my next bike will be a fold bike, but it's very difficult to get folding bikes in Sweden... I guess it comes from the general size of the population. People are tall and tend to be rather heavy, while fold bikes are limited. What would be a good choice for a tall and heavier rider?
where can i buy this bike near NYC or order on line?
Perfect jeans for testing the sadle
Something that might be of interest to anyone interested in Bromptons, there are a few more Brompton clones from other companies that you can get from Singapore as well. One brand is called Pikes that is based from Indonesia I believe and another is 3sixty.
Yup. Pikes is from Indonesia and the 3sixty is Korean brand.
Do u think it's same OEM, with different marketing (and thus different parts on same frame)? Or are there clues in frame welds that speak to different frame factory?
Interesting, good to know!
This mobot, paikesi is basically is rebrand from Element Pikes Indonesia. Check Pikes Gen 3
Is it true??
Gen 2
Check Element Pikes gen 2 or gen 3
Element Pikes in China is call paikesi no different only color and the brand mobot
The last version is gen 2.. im from indonesia..
How much did you have to pay in taxes/import duties to have it shipped to Japan? Thanks!
What is the selling price ?
is the mobot toolkit compatible with a brompton bike? will it also fit inside the tube?
There are telescopic seatposts so you can still fold it compactly but still use it for taller riders.
Thanks! I'll look into these.
Is there retailer in the U.S.?
Thanks for the informative review. I would never have thought that a foldable bike would be appropriate for long rides. Fast travel with decent control is a concarn for me. So, if this bike can be ridden at around 10-12 mph and still retain stability, I am interested in hearing more. I will be looking forward to more on the Royal folding bike.
John C. Bielik
We can easily maintain those speeds, but I will definitely want a longer seatpost. Lots of people do touring on similar style bikes.
The hummingbird bike is the best folding bicycle I have ever tried/owned. It blows everything else out of the water because it is only 6.8kg and folds up (takes about 5 seconds to fold) in a way that the weight is equally balanced and the wheels do not double up so it is super easy to carry. Because the components are so high quality and because it is so light weight (with the special carbon wheel mags available as an option), no gears are needed. It is so light weight that it just keeps gliding after you pedal. And for hills you can stand up and use your body weight. I was really surprised that a single speed can be so fun to ride. And no trying to wheel it on awkward wheels because it is so easy to just carry. Nothing can beat it.
lol at almost 5000 USD. No thanks.
@@lazzb446 The components aren't cheap, almost all carbon bikes cost several thousand dollars. If you want the best parts that are lightweight, of course it will cost a lot. Its a hell of a lot more fun and still cheaper than cars or motorcycles, to use this bike combined with public transportation. No insurance, gas, repairs, license fees, etc. It is not an experience you can get on most bicycles either. It is really perfect for Japan. I am adding a kinekt suspension seat post to mine in addition to a spongy wonder bike seat for ultimate comfort.
Wow! My dream bike....
The bike look so cute
Fantastic vid. Good review.. do you have a review on Raleigh foldable bike?
Thanks! I've never tried that one.
I bought a very cheap 20' wheel folding bike (Yuechi) and I notice a significant lack of speed compared to my folding mountain bike with 26' wheels. Can you tell me if this inherent to 20'inch folding bike or if there is a problem with my 20'inch folding bike.
Good point on highlighting the flex man! It's gonna be a slight issue for me
Nice bike 😍
how does it fare against road bike or mountain bike in terms of speed? pick up speed? and long riding speed/experience?
The speed is decently fast. Will do some longer rides once I get a longer seatpost.
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Awesome review!! The one thing i love about Royale bikes is that most of the colour component are all in black, kinda look the "Black Edition" version. And also much more affordable compare to Brompton "Black Edition". Also could you recommend what kind of carrying bags are used for this folding bikes?? Looking forward to those reviews!! 😃👍
The colors are really nice! Not sure about bags yet
Just install a drop bar and bamm you good to goooo 💯📈📈📈
Haha I'll start with the flat bar 😎
@@TwoWheelCruise hehe also add a bigger ring set for hear option. And the ✨BAMM ✨
Good folding bike !
Thanks!
To be honest my heart is broken watching this. Its sad to see 40+ years of engineering, design and love stolen by another company.
I hope if their is any patent infringement brompton sue the arse off them.
The brompton patent is expired longtime ago 1999 as what he mentioned..
And can't be renewed anymore..
So what logical brompton to sue for...?
This patent design by brompton but no longer exclusive and now is open for any bike manufacture.
Now days So many brand copy brompton design such as
3sixty - South Korea
Pikes - Indonesia
Royale - Singapore
Trifold - Indonesia
Many more to come..
I don't know where you from but I suggest you to visit asia youtube channel especially Indonesia 🇮🇩 than you will know better..
@@Freedom-Free whether the patents or intellectual property has expired or not.....doesn't change my thoughts on stealing someone else's ideas, and work.
I hope the build standards of these copies stand up.....safety is paramount for folding bikes due to the stresses they undertake.
As a matter of principle and also being British I wouldn't be seen dead riding a copy of a British icon!
@@Me_and_My_B
Ic..
You are British
That's why you are not happy...
No wonder.
I get your point sir..
This is more to personal opinion i guess.. because others countries seems they don't really care about it..
Since you are British
Maybe you can ask brompton directly WHY they didn't take any action against this patent copy....?
Why Brompton...?
Totally agree with you. Share on all these copy cat. It is disgusting. Please remember the designer and engineer spends hours and hours for their own creation. Respect.
@@Freedom-Free according to seller from taobao 3sixty and pikes are from china. there's option to put different logo on the bike
Looks like a decent bike. I'm guessing the joints are flexy just because in order to make a solid folding bike a lot of engineering needs to go into it but for a daily commuter seems legit. I personally stick with tern folding bikes, they're Rick solid and very fairly priced. The tern byb would be comparable in size since tern doesn't offer 16" folders. Cheers!
It's been a long time since Chinese engineering was crap, CNC has made sure of that, it's the lack of height of the frame that makes foldies seem flexible.
Very nice bike ! I think you need 2 of them.
Might go that direction if this holds up well :)
We have exactly the same bicycle in the Philippines but it is branded as PIKES.
Yes PIKES imported from Indonesia 🇮🇩
i like folding bikes!
We are the same height - 6 feet. The bike looks tiny when you ride it. It makes me wonder if I should get a small bike like this.