VanMoof 4+

Best purchase ever

Bought this bike just before shelter in place. It’s been the best thing for my body and mind. I’m 58, and now have no trouble keeping up with my 18 year old son, because the hills are so easy. The pedal assist, along with the boost button make hills like cake. At the top of twin peaks in SF, my son his huffing and puffing more than me! And the views from the top of every hill, which I’m now exploring all of, well that’s a sight to fill the heart. And I love the design of the basket attached to the frame rather than the handle bars. Takes a moment to get used to if you’ve ridden the other way all your life. But only a moment, and then it becomes clear how superior that design is because steering is easier this way. I was a little apprehensive thinking I might not be able to get service with shelter in place if anything were to happen with the bike. The bike has been absolutely perfect! And now I understand if I do need anything during this time I can make an appointment. But turns out, I don’t even need anything. This is the second best purchase of my life. Right behind my beautiful home. If you live in a place with hills, this is the bike for you. Truly!

Developer Response ,

Hey! Thanks so much for your lovely story and compliment, we really appreciate it! Cheers and happy riding in SF!, Team VanMoof

Exceeds Expectations

The bike has been excellent and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting back in the saddle after thinking my riding days were mostly behind me due to age and bad knees - too much soccer and basketball when I was younger. For me, the bike provides the perfect amount of assist - still get exercise just not too much. I wasn’t sure about the auto-shifting but am used to it now and rather enjoy just taking in the scenery. I thought I would want to customize the shifting through the app but just ended up using one of the pre-sets. Which brings me to the app. Like the bike it performs perfectly over my first 100 miles or so. I am not one that pours over my trip data so the basics (time, distance, avg sped etc) are perfect. I forgot my phone on one ride so the total miles on the trip view doesn’t match the bike view - not a huge deal. For anyone on the fence I would say go for it and enjoy the joy of two-wheel travel (again, for many of us).

What a bike!

Have had my electric S2 a few months now in San Francisco. I have never been happier with a bike and I’ve owned several - roadies, MTBs, tricked out Triathlon bikes. The S2 is a stunner to look at (OK, you gotta love bikes!). The ride is great. Handling superb. Theft protection lets me park it and feel comfortable that it’ll be there when I come back. When I do come back there is often someone, or three, admiring the bike.
This is my first ebike. I was worried I’d lose the workout and the workout is one of the main reasons I ride. The power train is interesting. I still get the same amount of exercise, but the S2 has extended my range to include the whole city, the headlands, and into the peninsula. I don’t hesitate to tackle the steepest sections with the power boost—I’m standing on the pedals and my heart is hammering in my ears, but I can pull anything in the city! I ride almost every day!

BTW I’m 71 and semi-retired.

Developer Response ,

Hey! Thanks so much for your lovely story and compliment, we really appreciate it! 
Cheers and happy riding in SF!, Team VanMoof