If someone wants a electric drive in a bike, it’s not for exercise, they want it for commute. It starts at around 5k, wouldn’t they rather go for a scooter/Vespa at that price? They are more practical for chores.
The only reason to want a bike is to carry into the apartment if they don’t want to be bothered with parking. So a super niche crowd?
Sadly it lacks things like the insurace/bike theft protection that others have, which is a huge deal breaker.
I do like the look of this bike, and if i was a bit more richer i would definitely one. Looks nicer than my Vanmoof.
> wouldn’t they rather go for a scooter/Vespa at that price
They're different things. You can ride a bike in places where you can't ride a Vespa.
unfortunately i agree with you. the electronic automatic gear shifting in the new vanmoof is a regression :(
For two batteries, with airline approval. According to the TSA, this can alternatively be a single battery up to 300Wh, again with airline approval.