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Re:Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders ... by oblio on Thursday August 24, 2023 @05:58AM (#37246979)
Meh, there are some bikes where only a few things stick out, and that only for a few cm.

https://www.specialized.com/lu/en/turbo-como-sl

This bike costs less than VanMoof with generally better parts.

Specialized has a few proprietary parts but otherwise it's what VanMoof was dreaming to be :-)

Edit: And don't get me started with what's available in Europe. Gazelle makes 3x the commuter bike for the same money or less, all with standard components of great quality.

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Re:Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders ... by gonzo41 on Thursday August 24, 2023 @06:16AM (#37247111)
My Wife has a Giant/Momentum Vida E. It's really great, everythings so simple for an Ebike.
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Re:Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders ... by oblio on Thursday August 24, 2023 @06:19AM (#37247133)
Yamaha engine, legit!

Bosch, Brose, Yamaha, Bafang, Shimano.

Probably the safe bets when looking for a ebike (check for local repair shops to be sure).

Shimano Nexus 7 internal gear hub, super solid.

Yup, looks like a great commuter bike build!

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