VanMoof S4 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review)

I took the brand new, less expensive VanMoof S4 out for a full day exploring Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Come see how the new S4 and X4 compare to the VanMoof S5 and A5 and why you maybe should consider this one over those. Come watch!

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LETS CHAT:

[TheUnlockr]

I'm aware of the difference between a nanometer and newton-metre I just do too many videos mentioning chipsets and so it's a habit to say the word 🤦‍♂️😂

[donyconjux]

This was an awesome review! I've been looking for reviews for the VanMoof now here and this was really helpful. Thanks a lot and thanks again for the review! :)

[jspiro]

This review is super helpful, it confirmed that I shouldn't even consider the S4. 38% is a lot when you just need it from mobility, but if it's for recreation, the differences sound totally worth it.

[juanwindley]

I love my Vanmoof just for the simple fact it can hold my weight very well lol over 300lbs

[davidwollangk]

Just saw a lot of these in Amsterdam. Thanks for the great review.

[DariuszTech]

I like it's designed. Not too flashy just nice and modern 😊

[Giovannia]

Unfortunately since this week this great Dutch company is on the financial edge...

[AvaMinecraft]

Did you ever get your Stolen Super73 back?

[jcushon]

Thanks for this informative review. I just ordered my S4. Delivery date eta October 😢. I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait. Really enjoyed your support of small business and the history lesson. Ride safely!

[iello]

I have always liked these Van Moofs since i first saw them on the streets of Amsterdam years ago; I figured they were probably not cheap - cool design = more $$$ - but these e-bikes are getting a bit too pricey nowadays, and the fact you have to stress every time you leave it somewhere, worrying if it will be there when you go back is no fun!

[connorsteinert]

Just a notable downside in my opinion on the S4 in comparison to the S3 and S5 is, that the higher gear won't help you much in gaining more speed after the motor gets off due to the speed limit. If you go downhill you'll often quickly reach the top motor speed and won't have any resistance while pedaling. My S3's highest gear just kicks in at 26km/h when the motor turns off and allows me to go even faster by myself and I would never want to miss that! But honestly the S5 isn't an option either for that price 😅 maybe a second hand S3 is the way to go 🙋

[timjordan]

Just once I want a coffee grinder to be the audio interruption, it is amazing that every video starts with coffee but it has never happened that i can remember

[stillmangal]

Thanks David for mentioning that VanMoof had to close down some service hubs and that the S3 initially at it's launch was cheaper. Çok yaşa.

[Chemy.]

Great video Sir, i still think it is a hard price to swallow, because some e-motorbikes are getting very low, of course, requiring license and the motorbike related conditions but still providing more range and sometimes more features, now even tho, this market is also improving

[muthukumaranc]

It is scary that you don't actually "own" the bike owing to so many features dependent on Vanmoof. Also, repairability is a concern as most of the parts used are proprietary.

[PeterArnold]

2:21 I love the bell sounds that sounds just like a submarine sonar.
I enjoyed this review even though I have a physical disability, and can't ride a pushbike. However, when you mentioned the torque, you described it in Nanometres. A nanometre is a microscopic measure of length (one billlionth of a metre); what you meant was Newton-metre which a measure of force.

[andrewhillman]

Fantastic video, I love the submarine bell noise, l could relive my favorite Hunting Red October one ping only Mr. Vasily

[mansfield]

Awesome video, got an S5 on order (before price raised) but would seriously have considered this especially if it's more reliable.

[Whatzzzz]

Vanmoof? Didn't they used to be a bicycle company..?

[enjoyurselfwhileucan]

Bankrupted! ! I knew that was going to happen since I was investigating a E-bike to buy. Nearly all owners commented how often it would brake down and getting it repaired is a nightmare. Luckily I had the sense to pass it up. Today I have a cannondale road bike made in the late 1980's and a 750w bafang motor. Is that outfit more reliable that a vanmoof, yes....