My full review of the Jobobike Luxe

Alright, today we’re checking out the Jobobike Luxe — a mid-drive, belt-driven city eBike that promises comfort and style with minimal maintenance. But how “luxe” is it really? Let’s find out.

First off, the unboxing. Honestly… not very luxurious. The packaging was kind of all over the place — lots of loose foam and random packing bits. Could just be because this is one of the first units, but still, it didn’t exactly scream premium.

Assembly though? Easy. You attach the front wheel, the fender, and the handlebar. One thing I really liked — there’s a cut-out in the stem mounting plate so you can line up the handlebar perfectly straight without having to eyeball it. Why don’t more bikes have that?

The rear rack, however… arrived looking like it had been in a minor accident. It was way out of alignment. Thankfully, after some convincing, I bent it back into place and it looks fine now. Hopefully that was just a shipping mishap.

On the road, the Luxe rides nicely. The front suspension is the highlight here — it soaks up bumps well and makes city riding much more comfortable. Just don’t expect it to handle aggressive riding — it bottoms out if you really push it. This is comfort suspension, not mountain bike suspension.

The frame itself feels solid. No rattles, no creaks, even when hopping off small curbs. That’s always a good sign.

The mid-drive motor delivers smooth power, but it’s not exactly a rocket. Even in Turbo mode, a strong headwind will have you putting in some work. It’s not weak, but definitely tuned for a relaxed, steady ride rather than all-out performance.

The display is great — flush-mounted into the cockpit so the handlebars look super clean. No dangling wires, no bulky screen sticking out. Big thumbs up there.

Now, I’ll own up to something — in my video, the seat was too low. That’s why the riding position looked a little off. My bad.

Pedal feel is interesting. Mid-drives have a softer, more natural engagement than hub motors, and this one is no exception. There’s a tiny bit of delay, but it actually feels quite nice once you settle in — more of a smooth glide than a kick.

Here’s something unique — it’s an 8-speed internal gear hub paired with a belt drive. You almost never see that many gears on a belt drive system, usually it’s 2 or 3. Having 8 is pretty wild, and it gives you a nice range for city riding. That said, shifting isn’t perfect. If you change multiple gears under load, it sometimes waits a second and then jumps all at once. You can avoid it by easing off the pedals when you shift, but it’s still a quirk worth noting.

So, the Luxe isn’t flashy, and despite the name, it’s not dripping with luxury details. But it is well thought out, quiet, and comfortable. If you want a relaxed, low-maintenance city bike with a belt drive and internal gearing, it’s a solid choice.

Thanks to Jobobike for sending this one out, and if you want to check out the Luxe, I’ll leave a link in the description. As always — ride far, ride fast, and ride forward. Cheers!

Check out Jobobike:

https://tinyurl.com/JobobikeLuxeTTB