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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Manufacturer unveils high-tech e-bike models with incredible performance: 'The perfect city bike'
VanMoof, an electric mobility company, has launched a new e-bike designed with high-tech features and impressive specs. These new e-bikes have emerged after technology company McLaren Applied acquired VanMoof's assets after a bankruptcy. As New Atlas reported, VanMoof's new S6 series e-bikes are the first to be launched since the bankruptcy in 2023. The company has been on a "relentless quest to make the perfect city bike" since 2009. It says this newest e-bike is the "culmination of five generations and 11 years of e-bike innovation." VanMoof collaborated with McLaren Applied to create a new design for its new S6 and S6 Open models. The e-bikes have a 250-watt hub motor on the front wheel and four levels of pedal assistance to propel you up to 15 miles per hour. The e-bike's motors have 50 pound-feet of torque, and you can ride it about 93 miles per charge in eco-mode. VanMoof's S6 incorporates an electronic control unit, USB-C port, and a three-speed auto-shift hub. You can connect the e-bike to a mobile app for turn-by-turn directions with Apple brand compatibility. E-bike enthusiasts are also talking about the S6's built-in sonic alarm that makes it thief-proof, a feature that's accessible through a subscription service. The company's new addition to the e-bike landscape is exciting because it adds another option for buyers to consider and supports the broader clean energy transition. Meanwhile, other e-bike manufacturers have been releasing models with unique frames, advanced technology, and sustainable batteries. There are also foldable e-bike options that make them perfect for commuters. What factor would be most important for you when buying an e-bike? Price Battery range Max speed How it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Regardless of which e-bike appeals to your budget and lifestyle, riding one instead of driving is among the best things you can do for your wallet, your body, and the planet. E-bikes offer cheaper, cleaner, and healthier commutes around town. You'll save money on gas while getting exercise and releasing less planet-overheating pollution into your community. VanMoof's new S6 e-bikes are currently priced higher than many other e-bike options, but they do come with an extended three-year warranty. The company is taking reservations with an initial deposit to secure your S6, with first deliveries expected to ship out soon. Once you start riding an e-bike, you can save money by charging your e-bike at home with solar panels. EnergySage makes it easy to save thousands of dollars on solar installations by comparing local installer quotes. Discussing the new VanMoof e-bike, TechCrunch wrote, "It's a sexy-looking bike. The S6 has the iconic VanMoof frame, made even sleeker with no visible welding." A reviewer for StuffTV said, "Back-to-back rides showed me how far the VanMoof S6 has been refined in a single e-bike generation." Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
The Verge
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Verge
Cowboy's e-bikes granted a second life
After months of speculation over the e-bike maker's imminent demise, Cowboy says it now has the financial backing it needs to survive. The Brussels-based maker of boutique e-bikes says it has secured short-term financing to keep the lights on and a commitment from Rebirth Group Holding that should 'ensure its long-term future.' The bicycle company that once swore it wouldn't become the next VanMoof, recently showed signs of following a similar path to bankruptcy. New e-bike deliveries were taking months, repairs were delayed due to a lack of parts, payments were missed, and debt was mounting, according to media reports and customer complaints. Cowboy already had a relationship with Rebirth Group prior to signing a term sheet with its new partner. Rebirth is the parent of Re-cycles, the French manufacturer of traditional bicycles that recently took over responsibility for Cowboy's e-bike assembly operations. The move was supposed to reduce delivery times and improve customer support over time, but it also contributed to some short-term issues during the transition out of Hungary. Today's announcement makes Rebirth Group doubly vested in Cowboy's survival. Cowboy says a costly recall of its Cruiser ST that followed a post-covid bikeaggedon — which continues to rile the e-bike industry — created 'the most challenging period in the company's history.' The recall, according to Cowboy, was caused by an 'unapproved change from a supplier.' With funding secured, replacement frames ready, and the first recall hub up and operational (with more cities to come), Cowboy says that operations and production will gradually return to normal. 'Our priority is to restore normal operations before year-end, working closely with our new partner,' says Cowboy in a press release. 'This means delivering outstanding bikes, resolving open cases, and regaining the level of service our customers expect.' Cowboy says it will provide updated progress in September. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Thomas Ricker Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Electric Bikes Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Rideables Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Transportation
The Verge
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Verge
VanMoof offers €1,000 discount to jilted S5 buyers.
VanMoof offers €1,000 discount to jilted S5 buyers. Customers that never received their expensive e-bike due to the company's bankruptcy are being offered a discount on the resurrected company's new — and seemingly much improved — S6 series, reducing the price to €2,298. Now that the company is once again producing spare parts for its new network of European service partners, co-CEO Eliott Wertheimer told Bike Europe that he wanted 'to help those who were let down by the old company and get them riding.'
Stuff.tv
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Stuff.tv
This iconic cycle brand has gone mega-minimal for its latest e-bike, and I'm a big fan
The new Raleigh One couldn't look more different than the British bike brand's legendary Chopper if it tried. It's an ultra-minimal e-bike in the VanMoof mould – no coincidence, given the duo rumoured to be involved in shaping it – but with a few features fans of the Dutch mobility firm have long been begging for. From the off it seems to tick almost every box on the modern e-bike feature wish list: a battery stealthed inside the frame, rather than bolted on the outside; fully integrated front and rear lights (with the front one able to be moved from the frame to the optional front rack); a clean, low maintenance Gates carbon belt drive; and an SP Connect mount up front for using your phone as navigation. Launching first in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK in Off White and Sage Grey colours, the Raleigh One will arrive as a single frame style (there's no step-through option here) and in one size only. The integrated design reminds me of the Tenways CGO009 I reviewed recently, while the colours give it more than a whiff of VanMoof. Unlike the VanMoof S6, however, the One's battery can be removed for convenient charging even if you can't bring the bike itself to a mains socket. Raleigh has also gone off-the-shelf, rather than develop its own components, which should mean maintenance and servicing are more straightforward. That includes the 250W Mivice motor mounted to the rear wheel hub, which promises 80km of assistance in eco mode or 50km in boost mode. There's no VanMoof-style boost button for quickly getting up to speed at junctions or traffic lights, though. It'll need just under two and a half hours for a full charge. Stopping comes from Tektro hydraulic disc brakes. Naturally there's also a smartphone companion app, with GPS, auto unlocking as you approach, and an integrated alarm system – though some features are being gated behind a £7/ €78 per month subscription paywall. That includes the automatic stolen mode activation and maintenance alerts. The Raleigh One is going on sale next month for £2399/€2699 – that's around $3000 though there's curently no confirmed US launch.
The Verge
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Verge
Raleigh One e-bike launches with VanMoof DNA
The Raleigh One e-bike is now official after The Verge first published details of it last week. It was developed for the Accell Group's Raleigh brand with help from VanMoof's cofounders, Ties and Taco Carlier, according to my sources. The announcement never mentions their involvement, which could be viewed as good or bad — good if you view the brothers as innovators, bad if you got burned during the VanMoof bankruptcy or the turmoil that preceded it. I think everyone can agree, however, that the decision to put several functions behind monthly subscription tiers that start at £6.99 / €7.99 (around $9) per month is annoying, especially for a list price of £2,399 / €2,699 (around $3,000 USD) when Raleigh One sales begin next month in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. That's expensive for a Raleigh, but it's still close to the €2,681 average for European e-bikes. The Raleigh One looks very VanMoof-ish but with several features that fans and critics alike have asked for: the 360Wh battery can be removed for easy charging, and it's fitted with a single-speed belt drive paired to a motor housed in the hub of the rear wheel. If you squint, it could be easily mistaken for a Tenways CGO009. When asked about the Carlier brothers' involvement with the e-bike, Ertu Bilgin, Accell Group brand lead, confirmed that 'some former VanMoof team members have brought their experience' to the Raleigh One, but it's 'very much a product of the Accell Group.' The urban commuter comes with beefy tires to soak up bumps and a few mounts to help haul your gear around the city (with more to come). The integrated lighting adapts to conditions with a 'dual-front' light that can be moved off the frame and onto the optional front rack. There's a simple controller on the bike to adjust power, which can also be set in the Raleigh app. The app lets riders tap into additional features like an integrated alarm system and GPS tracking. The bike weighs 21 kg (46.3 pounds) and is only available in a single step-over frame model. It ships with a 5A brick that can charge the e-bike to 50 percent in one hour or to full in 2 hours and 20 minutes. Range is estimated at 80 km (50 miles) in eco mode or at 50 km (31 miles) when adding more pedal-assisted power. This is Europe so there's no throttle here, and there's no button to provide a temporary boost. Unlike VanMoofs, the Raleigh One uses a lot of off-the-shelf parts. I'm seeing hydraulic disc brakes from Tektro, a Gates Carbon belt, a 250W Mivice motor, and bike mount from SP Connect. 'Built to last and easy to maintain, the Raleigh One delivers on reliability, with high-quality and low maintenance parts, backed up by a comprehensive dealer network,' the announcement promises. Those are important claims given the historical context. VanMoof's downfall under the Carliers' leadership can be directly attributed to bikes that shipped before they were ready, using custom parts of their own design that were assembled without enough emphasis on durability and serviceability. Concerns that VanMoof's new owner — McLaren Applied — has addressed with its new S6 e-bikes. Now, about those subscriptions, or 'memberships' in Raleigh vernacular. The Basic tier provides a rider dashboard, basic security, a stolen mode, and updates over Bluetooth for free. You can then pay £6.99 / €7.99 (around $9 USD) per month, or £84 / €96 ($110) per year, to become a Core member, which adds automatic stolen mode activation and smart maintenance alerts. And for a limited time, you'll also get over-the-air updates, some kind of bike-sharing feature for up to four people, 'touch-and-go' functionality, and remote arming — but only until those features are moved to a new, more expensive 'Icon' tier sometime in 2026. Subscriptions have become an unfortunate norm for just about everything we used to own outright, and e-bikes are no different. VanMoof is developing its own €4.99 (about $6) per month or €49 ($57) per year subscription offering, and even industry heavyweight Bosch can't resist the lure of that recurring revenue stream as the industry continues to grapple with too much inventory and declining demand. Raleigh's parent company, Accell — the bicycle giant responsible for brands like Batavus, Sparta, Carqon, and Babboe — has suffered financial troubles of its own in recent years, including recalls and the bankruptcy of its Stella brand. But unlike VanMoof, Cake, and many other mobility companies that have gone bust since the COVID-19 pandemic boom, Accell had the resources to survive the 'Bikeaggedon' created by a sudden collapse of the supply chain followed by a period of massive oversupply. The Carlier brothers are undeniably trailblazers. They introduced sleek, desirable e-bikes to a category of transportation once dominated by bolt-on batteries and septuagenarians. But can they be trusted, even under Accell's tutelage, after bankrupting the company they founded 16 years ago? Raleigh has also seen better days since its founding in 1887, its brand sullied by an embrace of mass-market retailers that push its lower-end bicycles. That's probably why the Raleigh One is launching on a new website — to set it apart from its siblings and mark a new beginning for everyone involved. Images provided by Raleigh
