Van Moof

[welsh dragon]

I do like the look of the Van Moof bikes, but I wouldn't bother with that one. I really don't see the point. I am sure there are those who would buy one though.

I read about that particular model on Google news last week.

 

[fossyant]

Not even a link, and that was provided by another forum user.

It looks pointless. Fat tyres and suspension. It will need a blooming motor to shift it.

 

[HMS_Dave]

Not even a link, and that was provided by another forum user.

It looks pointless. Fat tyres and suspension. It will need a blooming motor to shift it.

It appears to have two motors!

 

[classic33]

Not even a link, and that was provided by another forum user.

It looks pointless. Fat tyres and suspension. It will need a blooming motor to shift it.

Probably why they're fitting two to it.

 

[Pale Rider]

And to quote Van Moof (with my bolding)



So it won't do 31mph in the UK unless you pedal it up to that speed (or override the country setting making it illegal to use)

What I expect will happen is Van Moof will supply the UK bikes with the speed limit set to 15.5mph as a nod to the regulations.

But it will be fairly easy for the user to change the settings.

Worth remembering buying, selling, or possessing such a bike is not illegal, only using it on anything other than fully enclosed private land.

 

[classic33]

What I expect will happen is Van Moof will supply the UK bikes with the speed limit set to 15.5mph as a nod to the regulations.

But it will be fairly easy for the user to change the settings.

Worth remembering buying, selling, or possessing such a bike is not illegal, only using it on anything other than fully enclosed private land*.

*With the landowners permission.

 

[Pale Rider]

*With the landowners permission.

OK, if you want to be picky.

If you don't have the land owner's permission it would be simple civil trespass, not illegal use of an ebike.

 

[Biker man]

And to quote Van Moof (with my bolding)



So it won't do 31mph in the UK unless you pedal it up to that speed (or override the country setting making it illegal to use)

37 mph is what it said don't shoot the messenger.

 

[welsh dragon]

Another thread that is going swimmingly well.

 

[welsh dragon]

Here is a link to the story

https://www.designboom.com/design/vanmoof-v-hyperbike-electric-bike-amsterda

 

[HMS_Dave]

37 mph is what it said don't shoot the messenger.

It's a moof(t) point, but this is why it is always better to post links to your information and as much info as possible in threads. Either way, misinformation and inaccuracies aren't uncommon in new releases...

 

[Arrowfoot]

Van Moof have a new model coming out the V it has 700watt motor capably 37 mph it will be in the American market by the end of next year.

Nowhere does it mention a 700 watt motor. It says 700wh battery.

 

[Biker man]

They'll be disappointed then. The current regulations only permit a maximum of three wheels on an e-assist cycle before it's classified as a "motor vehicle". And a maximum speed of 20mph.

They might, but then they'd be motor bikes, not e-assist under the EPAC regulations. Which over here, allows the use of four wheels, which is why DHL are trialling their cargo quads here.
They and UPS see no changes being made in the US to the current regulations that would allow them to use them over there.
Neither company is small either.

They did a survey of ebike owners and the vast majority wanted more speed.

It's a moof(t) point, but this is why it is always better to post links to your information and as much info as possible in threads. Either way, misinformation and inaccuracies aren't uncommon in new releases...

I would if I knew how to do it Dave this is not

It's a moof(t) point, but this is why it is always better to post links to your information and as much info as possible in threads. Either way, misinformation and inaccuracies aren't uncommon in new releases...

Nowhere does it mention a 700 watt motor. It says 700wh battery.

It says 700watt engine.

 

[Biker man]

Why even bother with pedals at that point?

Handy to rest your feet on🤠

 

[winjim]

It looks like it's just a concept at the moment, right? It'll be interesting to see how it turns out if and when it goes into production. It looks pretty awful to me right now, especially if you're expecting to pedal it anywhere rather than rely on the motor.