Tried FOBO...didn't like it
I bought a set of FOBO on Amazon for my 2018 F3L. I didn't like it for several reasons:
1. I knew fitment on fronts was problematic but I was ready to work with extensions and new valves at next tire change
2. Fitment on rear was ok.
3. For these things to be useful, you need a t-valve. Otherwise, you need to remove the unit when you need to inflate. That means having the little wrench with you all the time and fiddling with it until you eventually break the stem! Toying with the fronts wouldn't be too bad but the rear is royally annoying. I prefer to just take my pressure every few days. On my other bike, I had TPMS and was taking it every ride just the same.
4. I didn't like at all having to supply an email address to use the app
5. I didn't like having to read a 12-page privacy policy to install a gadget
6. I didn't like having to allow the app access to location services
This is just a little gadget, I don't get why it has to be so intrusive.
I am returning it to Amazon tomorrow.
Good idea, bad implementation.:mad:
I gather you were using it with the lock nut?
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Originally Posted by
jbim
I bought a set of FOBO on Amazon for my 2018 F3L. I didn't like it for several reasons:
3. For these things to be useful, you need a t-valve. Otherwise, you need to remove the unit when you need to inflate. That means having the little wrench with you all the time and fiddling with it until you eventually break the stem! Toying with the fronts wouldn't be too bad but the rear is royally annoying. I prefer to just take my pressure every few days. On my other bike, I had TPMS and was taking it every ride just the same.
Based on the above, I assume you installed it with the lock nuts; did you consider doing without?
(I opted to go without, and so basically it's just a larger/more expensive valve cap to remove when adding air.)
Everyone's mileage varies.
Yes the FOBOs need new batteries about once a season, and Yes I am a Gadget freak
Weve had the FOBOs on both the RT and F3T for a couple of seasons now and since the time I had a puncture leaving Gallup heading east on I-40 and the alarm went off a couple miles down the road, I really RELY on them to keep my tire pressure balanced and monitored. I also went through adjusting the set points with the 6-10 psi ranges and am satisfied with their performance . As "chief" mechanic, I also like having both bikes on my phone, while the wife has hers to alarm her when needed, but as usual I get to adjust and maintain. Good to GO - Good to RYDE:yes:
FOBO has a package with three t-valves
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Originally Posted by
Texas Al
Were can I find the T-valve so I can inflate my tire without taking the TPMS monitor off?
The Fobo Bike for Trike has a an option to buy the three=monitor set with three t-valves.
https://my-fobo.com/Product/TRIKE
It looks like the list price is $24 for the three valves, based on the difference in price between the monitor sets with and without. I assume that's a bit pricey, since, well, Spyder, but that would be one way to go if you don't have the FOBO monitors already.