ABBEY: The battle of bike-sharing began when ofo announced that their customers can enjoy unlimited rides without deposit. Then mobike followed by offering a 5SGD fee for 6-month use (2 hours per ride). Here are my comparisons:
1. App
Ofo - easy to use specially when unlocking and locking the bike. Also you can give feedback for repair and experience when using it.
Mobike - even when I locked the bike there is no confirmation in the app and I need to restart the app just to see if I locked the bike properly.
2. Availability
Ofo has less bike compared to mobike (Punggol area). Maybe because customers like the ofo offer more so demand is high.
3. Cycling experience.
Ofo is better in stability. When I used mobike the bike will wiggle on a uneven pavement, bumpy road or even on a stone which I didn’t observe in ofo. It could be attributed to the thin wheels of mobike.
Seat adjustment mechanism is better in ofo. With only a grip on the lever then you find your sweet spot. Unlike in mobike that you need to pull the lever, adjust the seat and revert.
We’ve yet to try obike. It also has free unlimited rides but with deposit.
WILL: Cycling is not just a craze inside of any gym but also in whole Singapore. Before, we need to go to Pulau Ubin to rent a bike and indulge in the beauty of nature. Why Pilau Ubin? You can find the cheapest rate in there. Now, because of the promotions of two bike-sharing companies (Mobike & Ofo), Singapore residents are enjoying every park connector and even the city for less or for free.
What's the difference?
Mobike - the pedal is too near to its seat. It is hard for me to balance myself. First time using it, I fell off twice. Haha! One more thing, the app is so slow to respond. I thought I am the only one experiencing it but one of the cycler complained about it too.
It costs us SGD5.00 for 6mos. But I think, I will not ride again a Mobike :(.
Ofo - Best suits me. The grip on its handle is amazing. The app is easy to understand and response rate to the bike is quick. Reporting bike's problem is a must, on that, Ofo team can maintain their bike in excellent quality. It is a no wonder why many cyclers in Punggol prefer the Ofo.
Oh! It is FREE for this month of November..
C'mon run or cycle a day. Let's make Singapore the healthiest nation.
 |
| Singapore's Battle of the Bike : Ofo vs Mobike |
WILL: Cycling is not just a craze inside of any gym but also in whole Singapore. Before, we need to go to Pulau Ubin to rent a bike and indulge in the beauty of nature. Why Pilau Ubin? You can find the cheapest rate in there. Now, because of the promotions of two bike-sharing companies (Mobike & Ofo), Singapore residents are enjoying every park connector and even the city for less or for free.
What's the difference?
Mobike - the pedal is too near to its seat. It is hard for me to balance myself. First time using it, I fell off twice. Haha! One more thing, the app is so slow to respond. I thought I am the only one experiencing it but one of the cycler complained about it too.
It costs us SGD5.00 for 6mos. But I think, I will not ride again a Mobike :(.
Ofo - Best suits me. The grip on its handle is amazing. The app is easy to understand and response rate to the bike is quick. Reporting bike's problem is a must, on that, Ofo team can maintain their bike in excellent quality. It is a no wonder why many cyclers in Punggol prefer the Ofo.
Oh! It is FREE for this month of November..
C'mon run or cycle a day. Let's make Singapore the healthiest nation.
***
ofo Singapore
(F) https://www.facebook.com/ofoinSingapore/
Mobike Singapore
(W)https://mobike.com/sg/