This is the first bike Ive ever needed an app to unlock, and I love it.
On top of that, it looks straight out ofBlade Runner.
The S3 brought appreciative stares whenever I took it out for a ride.
Sascha Brodsky / Lifewire
I tried it out in a beautiful bluish-grey color, but it also comes in black.
you could certainly buy cheaper electric bicycles, but VanMoof packs many fun features into this model.
I found it to be the perfect urban ride.
Sascha Brodsky / Lifewire
One great thing about the S3 is that it doesnt look like an electric bike.
The battery is integrated inside the frame, so it just looks like a chunky cruiser.
The downside is that you cant take the battery off of the bike for charging.
Riding the S3 was pure fun.
Theres an intelligent motor that’s designed for a natural ride-feel.
Its got four speeds, and you might adjust the responsiveness of the shifters via the app.
Hills are one instance where youll appreciate the S3s electric motor.
Fortunately, theres a button on the right handlebar to give yourself a discrete boost of the juice.
The S3 is in the middle price range for electric bikes at $2.198.
You certainly can buy cheaper electric bicycles, but VanMoof packs many fun features into this model.
I found it to be the perfect urban ride.
