Dutch company VanMoof reveals its high-performance e-bike, capable of 31mph, which is coming to a street near you in 2022.
VanMoof has given the V a chunky, solid form language, with a hefty frame and large tyres. Dual motors provide a two-wheel-drive system that makes easy going of the most slippery conditions, while the company’s ‘Turbo Boost’ function can kick in to catapult you away from the lights. As company co-founder Ties Carlier notes, ‘this makes you feel like an equal part of traffic’.
With around 200,000 riders to date, the brand’s reputation for quality and design is demonstrated by the all-in-one frame system that incorporates lights, wiring, batteries, and cables to create a seamlessly elegant and easily identifiable silhouette. The company sells direct in many key cities around the world, including Amsterdam, Tokyo, Seattle and Paris, and is currently setting up a system of service hubs to maintain it products.
The brothers acknowledge that one inevitable consequence of bikes such as the V will be tighter urban regulations that guide riders and makers through this emerging new world of performance e-biking. As a result, they’re engaging with cities around the world to help smooth out the process. The VanMoof V will have a keyless locking system, all-round suspension, automatic gears, and anti-theft protection as standard equipment. Expressions of interest are now being invited via the company’s website. Sign up to make great strides through the city. §
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