Summary
TheFreebeat MorphRoveris the worlds first 2-in-1 fat tire ebike for both outdoor riding and indoor exercise.
But unless you’re already incredibly fit, I wouldn’t expect to generate much.
The step-through should be suitable for anyone 51 to 6, while the high-step should suit 56 to 64.
The Freebeat MorphRover is a powerful ebike that can transform into a variable resistance exercise bike indoors—and it’ll charge your battery while you work out, ready to power your next journey. But unless you’re already incredibly fit, I wouldn’t expect to generate much.
For reference, Im 61, so I opted for the high step.
For safety, youll find hydraulic disc brakes, a small front light, and a rear reflector.
You’ll find an adjustable front suspension, though nothing at the rear.
The Freebeat MorphRover is a powerful ebike that can transform into a variable resistance exercise bike indoors—and it’ll charge your battery while you work out, ready to power your next journey. But unless you’re already incredibly fit, I wouldn’t expect to generate much.
It’s all fairly standard stuff here, other than the enormous tires and convertible indoor/outdoor function.
The MorphRover is imposingone of the largest e-bikes I’ve reviewed yet.
With 26-inch fat tires, it’s ready for some rough mountain trails, combined with a durable frame.
James Bruce / MakeUseOf
This definitely wouldn’t be suitable for anyone on the smaller end of the spectrum.
I’m 6'1" or 185cm, and it still feels big to me.
My guess is that the MorphRover is a modifiedNomad 1.
James Bruce / MakeUseOf
The front stand is even easier; slide it under the front wheel for stability.
The whole thing felt stable enough that I could stand up and ride vigorously without fear of toppling over.
Before you’re able to workout indoors, youll need to swap the bike over to indoor mode.
James Bruce / MakeUseOf
Its also recommended that you place the MorphRover into the highest gear.
Theres no interactive elements or gamified experience therejust your cadence, power output, speed etc.
So what does this get you?
James Bruce / MakeUseOf
Then you get theRhythm Gamemode.
Once youve done one song, it automatically moves onto another.
It hovered around 10/100 no matter what I was doing.
James Bruce / MakeUseOf
Eventually, I gave up and took control manually.
Finally, there areScenic Rides.
I was expecting that the faster I rode, the faster the video would progress.
James Bruce / MakeUseOf
Or if I stopped, the video would stop.
Regardless of what I was doing, it played at the same rate.
I started to wonder if my bike was broken, but no, it was still connected.
You get the usual stats of course, but it’s completely disconnected from what the on-screen video does.
Its a shame, because theres so much interactivity they could have done with this.
Instead, I canceled my membership and downloadedHolofitfor theMeta Quest 3.
Unfortunately, there’s no third-party access to the built-in sensors.
Theres not a lot of nuance here.
But with the cadence sensor on the MorphRover, it feels like all or nothing.
James Bruce / MakeUseOf
In reality, that meant I got more like 2025 miles.
In percentage terms, 30 minutes netted me about 5% battery, which is more like 12 miles.
Annoyingly, I also found the battery would drop 2-3% overnight.
Should You Buy the Freebeat MorphRover?
Still, it’s a feature you just won’t find on other ebikes.
That alone makes the MorphRover worth it.
