Quick update on the 2021 model VanMoof S3 after 2 weeks of ownership
Quick update on the #VanMoof #S3 Dark 2021 after 2 weeks of ownership. The bicycle came out of the box almost perfect (check the video as proof 😉), the front wheel and motor cable connection were again a bit of a struggle but I was the winner in the end.
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Tip for the new owners; turn the bicycle upside down and apply some WD40 before pushing the cable into the frame. After the first full charge, I could ride more than 75 km. Great range when you consider a lot of boost and the hills of the town.
Sustainable top speeds of different modes are like: 🇪🇺 mode 27 km/h, 🇺🇸mode 34 km/h and 💨 mode 37 km/h. Maybe a bit slower than the 2020 model S3. However, I managed to ride with 43 km/h (insane) on a flat private road using the 💨 mode.
The odometer is currently at 160 km. The motor is quieter than any other S3 that I had. I hear almost no swoosh. E-shifter is alike, there is also no buzz except when it shifts from 4 to 1. However, from time to time I am experiencing a kinda cracky up or downshift between 2 and 3, sometimes between 3 and 4. I contacted VanMoof support via chat regarding this issue, took about 5–10 mins waiting and another 10 minutes to come up with a solution. Well done, VanMoof support.
They decided to send me the new firmware v.1.7 for manual shifting then I got it installed. I need to wait a few weeks to get the VM App update for enabling the manual shifting. An upshift is a double tap on the boost button, a downshift is a hold bell button + double tap on the boost button. The bike also shifts down to 1 automatically when it comes to a full stop. I will give you another piece of feedback after I test it.
The light sensor works like a charm. The matrix display is clear and sharp, visible at any time during any light condition. I know that VanMoof removed the word ‘premium’ for the tires under the bike specs on the website after they switched to Maxxis tires. However, I like the look more than the Schwalbe tires, not sure about the endurance yet. It was easy peasy to put more than 2000 km on Schwalbe tires without any problem.
If there are any specifics you’d like to learn, feel free to comment below or reach out 👉 vanmoofer.com
Update 12.08.21
Manual Shifting is officially available with app v3.14 (iphone).
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