FOBO Bike 2 tire Pressure Monitoring System (Silver) – External Monitor, Bike tire, Temperature Sensor, Wireless, for Smart Bike, Motorcycle, ebike & Bicycle

I haven't had the Fobo Bike 2 for long but I am so surprised by how well it works that I had to write this now. However, I will update this review if I have any problems with it in the future, especially if it leaks air, which is a concern I have with it's design.I debated whether to buy one of these for weeks. The reviews were good but I had purchased a similar TPMS but it was one that read out on a separate device, not through a phone app. It was horribly inaccurate and I returned it.Another reason for my hesitation to buy this was that very few reviewers check the accuracy of it's readouts with a separate air pressure gauge known (or thought to be) accurate. Many reviewers just assume that the Fobo is accurate but, as anyone who works on vehicles knows, air pressure gauges can produce wildly different and inconsistent readings. The only way you will know if an air pressure gauge is truly accurate would be to check it with a calibrated standard - probably at a government standards location but who has access to that? I have six air pressure gauges - three simple stick types and three gauge types. Two of the gauge types read far different pressures from the stick gauges. So which one is correct? Are any of them correct? Who knows? However, the third gauge type pressure gauge I have agrees with my stick gauges so my best guess is they and the gauge that agrees with them are closest to being accurate but, of course, they could all be wrong. But the point is, air pressure gauges (including stick types) are notorious for giving different and inconsistent readings. But all we can do is try to find out which gauge is most accurate and consistent and use it. Surprisingly, it appears that my cheap stick gauges are accurate but the two of my gauge type (round) gauges are inaccurate. But we have to make our best guess.Anyway, I decided to order a Fobo but I was very skeptical that it would be accurate. Before installing the sensors, I took readings of my tires with what I think is my most accurate tire gauge. I expected the to see that the Jobo read completely different pressures. Then, since I run my front tire at 38 pounds (cold) and 44 in my rear tire and I've always had good results if, say, the Fobo gave me pressures several pounds off from what my gauge said, I would just think of the the Fobo readings as really being what my gauge said. In other words, I would compensate but I really didn't like the idea of that.To my surprise and almost amazement, the Fobo read .1 pound off on the rear tire and .3 pounds off on my front tire readings compared to my separate gauge. That's phenomenal! And even that tiny difference might change if I simply took a second reading with my separate gauge. In short, the Fobo was reading almost exactly what my separate gauge was reading. Not only was I surprised but I was so happy. It also indicated that my separate gauge is probably accurate.As of now, I am so happy I bought the Fobo. As anyone who owns a bagger knows, to check air pressure, you have to get flat on the ground, check to see where the air valve is, get up, move the bike a bit and try again until you can access the valve. It helps to remove the saddlebag but it's still a pain. And that means that you probably aren't checking air pressure very often which can be dangerous. Several weeks ago, my bike seemed to slip in corners - almost as if I was on ice. Sure enough! It turned out the air pressure was off by about 5 pounds in the rear tire. But now I can check the air pressure without all the hassle before every ride.There is one thing I don't like about the Fobo. That is that the app says it needs to track your location ALL THE TIME. That makes no sense to me and the explanation in the manual does not make it clear why that is the case. Nor do the explanations in the Q&A section here. But the solution is simple. First, set your permissions so the location is tracked ONLY when the app is being used. (If you deny location tracking completely, the app won't work.) When you do that, the app will complain that you must set it to ALWAYS track your location. But if you just hit the cancel button, the app works fine despite what the notice said. Also, the app can't be on when bluetooth is turned off so if you don't need bluetooth on when you're not using the app, just turn it off and no location tracking can take place. In fact, if you don't want real-time TPMS while riding, you can just check the air pressure before you ride and then turn off bluetooth which turns off the app. That's up to you.Again, I will update this review if I run into any issues. The one thing I will watch carefully for is leakage at the sensors. After all, they are pressing down on the core of the air valve so it's very important that the seal on the sensor is good. And since you have to remove the sensor to add air, the seal could wear over time. A solution to that would be to get one of those double air valves so you don't have to remove the sensor to add air. I may do that but only when I change tires and re-balance them. I do that myself. From reviews, the sensors themselves don't seem to affect wheel balance noticeably but that double air valve probably would throw off balanc.

My motorcycles are not modern enough to have built in tire pressure gauges (TPMS). It has happened to me twice now that I have developed slow leaks that I don't discover until the next morning when I'm in a hurry to get somewhere and was then faced with a few hours of fixing, replacing, etc. I purchased these in hopes that next time I develop a puncture with a slow leak I will be alerted in time to address it before I'm in a real pinch. Moreover, it constantly monitors tire pressure so you know when it's time to add a little air between your normal service intervals. The bluetooth sensors communicate directly with your phone and you can set up alerts that will really get your attention in the event of a sudden breach or leak. They are pretty easy to install with a little bit of work setting up the parameters in the app, but it's not too bad. The app itself is ok but it could be designed a little sexier and more intuitive, but overall it's fine since you won't really mess with the app unless something happens. The sensors themselves aren't much to look at and they're a little ugly in my opinion, but still pretty amazing considering all the technology they packed into these things. I was so happy with the first set that I got another for my second bike, which is why they get 5 stars despite being sort of an eyesore . They come in a four pack so if you are going to use these on more than two wheels, get that instead.Pros* Easy to install.* Provide great information and alerts.* Nice upgrade for vehicles without TPMS.Cons* Not the prettiest addition to a motorcycle wheel.* App could be a bit slicker and easier to navigate.

I don't like a lot of gadgets on bikes, in fact, I usually try to strip off all the plastic crap and get the bike down to the bare essentials. Tire pressures are critical. I always checked them before I took out any sports car or motor bike (or even a bicycle). I still use a high quality gauge but this gives me an added level of assurance. Nothing to mount on the handlebars- ugh- and the sensors are little more than valve caps using a button battery. At a glance you can see what your tire pressures are, and the system supposedly compensates for ambient temps. A unobtrusive feature that is important, along with a good tire pressure gauge. (you need metal valve stems and if you are due for a tire change, you can buy T shaped valves that allow you to keep the sensor in place, while filling through the "other" valve aperture on the "T." BTW, the support is first rate- I had an issue after I successfully installed, reached out to the Dutch distributor who put me in contact with the manufacturer in Malaysia. They apparently make these sensors for all types of vehicles.Good company too based on my experience.

Easy to install covers for tire air valve. Cap size is larger than normal caps but not too unsightly. Item is durable as it has withstood many miles and different weather without failing. Battery life is very good lasts a long time, have not had to change them since last season. Readings are accurate and warnings can be set to alert you of low or high pressure. The app is relatively easy to navigate and offers customizable features. Allows you to view tire pressure on your smart phone. A good safety product for your motorcycle.

Works great. Have them installed on two motorcycles. Its great to just open the app and check pressure. One note, just be prepared to install new batteries when they arrive. Both sets had dead batteries out of the box.