r/vanmoofbicycle

I bought a Vanmoof S3 in April 2023, and by October 2023, I received Error 20 (fatal battery error). battery would not work or charge, and the bike was effectively dead. Also the left pedal crank came off and wouldn't stay on. I've kept the bike hoping that eventually I could get it repaired, but I'm done waiting, and I'm sure that even if I found a way to repair, it would be ridiculously expensive.

Now I'm trying to figure out what to do with the bike itself. I've thought about trying to sell it, but I don't know how much to ask for a bike in this condition. Otherwise, I don't want to just throw it in a landfill.

Does anyone have any recommendations? (Also, if you know of a way to repair anywhere in the southern or southwest US for under $1000, I'd be interested in learning about that as well.)

I’m currently deciding between a VanMoof S6
and a TENWAYS CGO009 and would love to hear from people who have experience with either, especially anyone who has ridden both.
On paper, I can see the appeal of both.
The S6 looks like the more fun bike to ride: 68 Nm, automatic 3-speed hub, Boost, great anti-theft features and generally a more integrated/premium experience.
The CGO009 is simpler and cheaper, has a removable battery, still has GPS/smart features, and I seem to see them absolutely everywhere in Amsterdam lately.
Charging isn’t a huge issue for me because I can charge the bike at work, although having a removable battery is obviously much more versatile.

For vanmoof owners: what made you choose the VanMoof over something like the CGO009 and what would make you choose it again today?

My s6 does not want to connect to my VM app therefore, I am not able to use my bike. I tried to reboot the bike, turn blue tooth on and off, restart my phone etc. but it keeps saying that my bike is too far away, although I am standing right next to it.

Anyone has an idea how I can connect my bike with my phone again?

What’s new with the new firmware pushed to my S6?
Can’t find anything online.

Thanks.