I tried oBike in London last year because it seemed like it would be more convenient than the "Boris Bikes" that the government provide (TfL to be precise).
I used one once and it was probably the worst bike I've ever ridden, it was like cycling through treacle. I thought it might have been just that bike so tried once more and it was the same on a different bike.
The route I take home takes me 17 minutes on a Boris Bike (which are built like a tank and not at all a fast bike to ride), and I typically finish feeling like I've exercised but not feeling out of breath for more than a few seconds. The oBike took 25 minutes and I came off feeling like I'd had a very tough workout. They are just not good enough quality.
I used one once and it was probably the worst bike I've ever ridden, it was like cycling through treacle. I thought it might have been just that bike so tried once more and it was the same on a different bike.
The route I take home takes me 17 minutes on a Boris Bike (which are built like a tank and not at all a fast bike to ride), and I typically finish feeling like I've exercised but not feeling out of breath for more than a few seconds. The oBike took 25 minutes and I came off feeling like I'd had a very tough workout. They are just not good enough quality.