I’ve ridden a Van Moof extensively and it’s a very nice bike. Unfortunately, in San Francisco I have yet to find an elegant “normal looking” e-bike that can boost you up the hills without a significant struggle. Yes they help compared to foot power alone, but you still need to be pretty fit.

I understand the fitness requirement is also a feature, depending on your perspective. But for a lot of folks who are older or have health limitations, a nice-looking, easy to ride e-bike that could truly “flatten” San Francisco would be game changing. We’re inching closer to that, and I’m excited to see it when it gets here.