VanMoof X3 Electric Bicycle Full Review - Is it the Tesla of e-bikes?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

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[@adziabum]

How tall are you Derek?

[@cggg490]

Great video. I watched a lot of reviews on the Vanmoof X3 and this is by far the best. You actually explain things! All the other "reviews" just play like long commercials.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks C. I really appreciate the comment and this video is the most viewed on the channel. I think viewers appreciate it by liking and watching to the end. The KZbin algorithm is happy and shows it to more people. Lots of interest in Vanmoof too.

[@stillmangal]

Very well put together. Really enjoyed your review.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianburke3776]

Great review Derek. Coincidentally I tied my bike next to one of these yesterday. It's hard to find the make on the bike itself, particularly when the alarm warns! Very sleek design and instantly recognisable.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks Brian. It's far from perfect but getting an overall positive reaction from viewers. The branding is subtle alright but as you say, the design is now recognisable.

[@MrSorted2]

Nice video and great to get one on the X3 for a change. In the process of buying myself and should point out that the VanMoof maintenance warranty isn't currently available in Dublin, just the theft warranty. Oh, and VanMoof rhymes with loaf ;)

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment! It was a little small for me but a lot of people are happy I covered it in the review. Good to know re the maintenance warranty. I will pronounce it correctly when I review the S3. I appreciate the clarification.

[@JoeDobias]

True and VanMoof are generally quite hard to repair due to very very specific, custom OEM parts.

[@pauldenney7908]

I think as a get about town and commute bike it would be great but for more serious use you need interchangeable batteries, a crank motor, a wider range of gears and more ability to use after market accessories. Would I buy one? Yes if I had a specific need for one but my job is work from home now and my bike is just for fun and touring. In a big city though something like this is a no brainer.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Paul and also for subscribing to the channel. I also agree with your thoughts on it could be the perfect commuter bike but for more serious riders out there who like more customisation, this may not cut the mustard.

[@atc9758]

great vid bro keep up the good work

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Adam. I'd say you recognise the shoot location!

[@JerseyStyle7]

Very cool bike, im undecided between this bike, the cannondale Badboy, and last but not least Polygon mini velo/zeta 2👍🏽👍🏽

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

I need to go and find out if these other mystical bikes you speak of are available in Ireland to review!

[@JerseyStyle7]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland oh great, can’t wait to see your review

[@anoopsinghharrar6847]

Excellent review, thank you. Are wheels measured with tyres on or off? Van of state the x3 has a 24” wheel? I am 5’11” which model would you is going to be more comfortable? Many thanks.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Anoop. I'd recommend the S3 but you should be able to take it for test ride from a local pop-up store. I believe the wheel sizes are with the tyres off so it's the rim sizes.

[@cubangod2726]

8:09 get ready to throw up lmfaooo i was extremely high watching this and looking at my vanmoof order and when i looked up i thought i was being hypnotized lmaoo great video though

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks for that Cubangod27. It's pretty psychedelic alright!

[@steconway9199]

prefer the look of the s3, cross bar position looks better, love the bikes and the apps, but would only consider one if the smaller version had the top bar in the same position of the s3, fickle but there you are.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Ste. Yes the S3 is more traditional looking, I suppose the X3 design is for ease of access.

[@eberlambert4077]

The automatic transmission sucks. After 150 mi of use, my S3 is essentially unrideable due to shifting problems. Otherwise, yeah, nice bike. They need to get rid of the stupid horn button and add a manual shifter mode in the next generation or else they are destined to become the Yugo of Ebikes.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment and feedback Ever and sorry to hear that it's not working as they expected it. I did find the auto transmission a bit clunky alright. I also agree about a proper bell.

[@allawadiarvind]

What is battery died on the bike trip? Does it become regular bike and how comfortable that way?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Great question Arvind. Yes, if the battery runs out it becomes a regular bike. It will be a little heavier than a normal bike for pedaling and gear will be fixed. You can now also have a battery extender.

[@TechNatureAsh]

Thanks

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks so much!

[@JuliusSDeLaCruz]

Hi! Do you think the front carrier is enough to strap in a backpack?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

I do! Just depends on the size of the backpack

[@JuliusSDeLaCruz]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland I have a 30L peak design bag. It is pretty big

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

May be a struggle. Best to try and book a test ride

[@FarukMadrid]

Profesional video Please can u confirm if this bike X3 has the belt drive or chain ? Thank you so much!

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment and question Faruk. It comes with a chain. Some companies are offering to change it to belt. See link below as an example but I've no experience with this company www.veercycle.com/products/vanmoof?variant=32845795164238

[@Lon_Dubh]

Hi Derick, was the riding position upright (Dutch style)? Well done on a good review. Regards Aengus

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Aengus. Yes, it was pretty upright but I also didn't set my saddle height correctly as it was my first e-bike review. I'll know better the next time.

[@nexusly6720]

S3 looks so much better Iwish the height requirements were smaller the 5 8

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Kyle. I agree on the looks for the S3. Let's see what they bring design wise with the S4 and X4.

[@gt23628]

Agree the S3 is a good looking bike but it’s so BIG. I’m just over 5 8 and tried one in London. It was far too big for me. I felt the “Crown Jewels” were in danger every time I had to stop. All I can say is that those Dutch lads must be v tall.

[@eliezerortizlevante1122]

Raise handlebars, lower seat saddle. Thank me later

[@fogreyiz]

Nice review. Are you going to review Kuma M1?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks! I've worked with the Kuma team previously so I'll reach out to see if they'll be interested in working with me again

[@MRPADDY316]

How tall are you if you don't mind me asking? Nice review - good to see a review with the x3 and not the s3.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment. I'm 6'2" so it was probably a little on the small side but I couldn't find many X3 reviews.

[@philippeierund3251]

Loved the review! I’m 6’3. Would you recommend going for the S3 or is the X3 comfortable as well? I’m intrigued by the smaller size and it seems you get a more upright riding position on the X3? Or do you get the same upright ride on the S3?

[@brendangray]

Hi. What is the weight difference between the two models.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the question B B. Very little from what I can find. Both around 19kgs.

[@alphadream953]

really good audio

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment and feedback AlphaDream

[@alphadream953]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland all these other videos have annoying wind noises and stuff i was just impressed haha

[@alexandervonbraun]

A solid disc? A bit antiquated for such a modern bike

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Alex. I'm sure there's a reason.

[@JoeDobias]

they say it is to prevent easy bending, mmm, did not really work on bikes I saw.

[@alexandervonbraun]

@@JoeDobias i have seen it now in person, not convinced about that. But it does suit the dedign of the bike.

[@adziabum]

How tall are you Derek?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the question. I'm 6’2” / 188cm tall

[@shushuyu]

thanks for this video. i recently just heard of this brand and started googling and arrived at your videos and some others. it's really informative. i ride a specialized road bike to work and recreationally but i think i need to take care of it a bit more and can't expect to use it rain and shine throughout the year. so i'm out looking for a "true" commuting bike. one that helps with grocery run and getting myself to work the help of the electric boost. this bike here really does check most of the boxes especially about bike security-that's what im scared of the most. im almost sold but there's 2 things thats keeping me from purchasing it...1 is that it doesn't have a throttle option and the 2nd is..i believe that for repairs i need to take this bike into a specified bike shop for this brand which is quite scarce in the states. do you know if it's possible to mod this bike to give a throttle option?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Hi Shuyu. Thanks so much for your comment. A great bike but yes, a specific dealer would need to repair. Regarding the throttle, due to the majority of markets having legislation banning throttles, this would not be standard. I've not heard of anyone retro fitting one either sorry

[@shushuyu]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland yeah, that's really a shame. the nearest vanmoof shop is 2 hours away from where i live. it's really double edged with how they design their bikes. its unique and closed without much wires popping out which adds a little more depth to security and aesthetics but at the same time..repairs for the average bike shop is out of the question aside from probably punctures or chain replacements. anything more than that is a headache. not gonna lie..i placed one on order after watching and doing more search on the bike BUT last night just thinking about the repair conundrum..and the wait time-expected delivery was all the way until 2nd half of april, i canceled lol thanks dood .

[@xnovae]

I don't think this bike has the optional front carrier (0:56) but that it is instead the standard setup. I think the front carrier is a larger, more basket-like thing.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks so much for the comment xnovae. You're correct. This was my first e-bike review and I've learnt a lot since. You can see the basket you mention on the link below from TheVerge. images.app.goo.gl/UMipDrfX8Ht4vMhAA

[@xnovae]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland It's a good quality review. It was the first one I watched, and I ordered an X3 an hour or two later. Your bit about the display visibility helped me choose the color - thanks for that.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Very welcome

[@seanreville1668]

Where can you get one

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the question Sean. Go to www.vanmoof.com/en-IE

[@seanreville1668]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland thanks

[@yuriyivanov]

Good review. Not good for taxi 😄😄😄

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Good to hear from you Yuriy! Yes, no taxi work for this one. Hope you're well and when are you starting your channel?

[@yuriyivanov]

I have to buy Tesla first 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Oh I need a 500w motor because I live on hills

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment. Plenty good e-bikes out there and I hope to review more over the coming months.

[@Jonathantuba]

An electric bike unfortunately cannot be any more powerful in Europe due to legislation

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Jonathan. Potentially for the best?

[@JoeDobias]

not fully true, there is 2 EU regulations, one is pedelecs which are most ebikes you see around 250W nominal (not max Wattage) motor, these go 25kmh and after its up to you. Second are s-pedelecs, this is any Wattage which is higher than 250w, but assisted speed is all the way at 45kmh, these are readily available even in Ireland. Couple downsides; cost is much higher, due to a lot of upgraded safety components mostly, and also because only Bosch provides such motor (under warranty), the other is legislation, in Germany for example it is pretty straight forward, they come under small moped legislation so you can insure them, vrt them, and use your driving license to operate them. In Ireland on other hand they laugh you out of VRT office and NCT center, insurance companies charge you as If it was a 250cc scooter, pff, so most people do not register them because its pointless and Gardai don't care. You still have to pedal the ebike anyway.

[@EricOnYouTube]

This is the one I want. But, alas, too expensive. :(

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Eric and does any other e-bike look good to you?

[@ninhful]

While the S3 looks so beautiful, the X3 is awful. I am 162cm and wish that Vanmoof would one day reduce the S3 size to fit people of my height.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Ninh. I hear you and others have commented the same. Hopefully VanMoof will take the feedback on board.

[@fantscher]

In my mind the X3 looks so much better. And seems more practical...

[@linuxgeex]

Every single reviewer has failed to demonstrate the front carrier rack. Stand out and actually include it next time!

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Deal, thanks for the comment.

[@brndnblck]

"Ped elec" sounds like something you get arrested for at the airport while trying to flee the country. Please cease using that terminology immediately. It's not working. 😂

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

🤣🤣 I agree! Thanks for the comment. Let me know how your campaign goes.

[@davedoogan6650]

it's pronounced moaf

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the feedby Dave, yes I got that pronunciation clarification in an earlier comment. I'll know for the next review. Have a good weekend.

[@80y3r9]

Might struggle up a hill? Might watch another review if you actually take it up a hill and bother to review it properly

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I only get the review units for a short period of time and have to try and get a review in. Let me know if you find a review showing the uphill struggle and I'll pin the comment.

[@80y3r9]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland unfortunately not! I have looked, there are a bunch of unnarrated ones but not helpful hence thinking - this guy will save me (I like your car reviews)! If you can take the ebikes up a hill if you get another please do, one review said they double your power which doubles your speed which I think both are untrue of this bike n physics, the competition for this is for me from Ribble and it's in the sale @£2k so I wanted to give that a go too called the al-e or something and they do have some showrooms

[@thegodhoward8037]

It's ugly my god! Just make a shorter s3 and I'll buy it.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment thrgodhoward. I'm starting to hear more and more that people aren't liking the design.

[@torstenarndt4084]

Am I supposed to trust a bike review of someone who is not able to adjust his saddle to something even remotely resembling a correct height? Look at you knee bend on the downward pedal! This saddle is at least 10 cm too low.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment Torsten. Appreciate the feedback as it was my 1st bike review. I'll know for the next one. The X3 is also probably too small of a frame for my height but your saddle point is valid.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Going to use this method, would you recommend? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYaxmI2VlreFgpo

[@torstenarndt4084]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland Well now I feel stupid for my harsh comment. Sorry for that. Any of the methods out there is okay I guess. If I had to recommend one it would be this one, for its simplicity: Position bike next to wall, get on bike while holding on to wall to not fall over. Turn pedals so that one is at its lowest point. Put heel on low pedal while still sitting on the saddle (keep your hip level). Your knee should now be fully stretched. If not: adjust saddle accordingly. For a plethora of good videos search "GCN saddle height" on youtube; highly recommend GCN channel. BTW: I am 1,83 m, own the X3 and the saddle height can be adjusted to my height; I chose the X3, so my considerably smaller wife could use the same bike. The X3 is very versatile.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Please don't apologise, otherwise I wouldn't learn a new thing today. I too reviewed this model so my girlfriend could also experience it. Thanks for the tips. I've two other reviews already filmed so don't be mad...I know for future reviews. Have a great weekend.

[@torstenarndt4084]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland You, too, have a great weekend! Best of luck with your bike(s).