Is an electrical bike any good?
One week (240KM) on the VanMoof Electrified S
Dec. 2, 2017 - Willem L. Middelkoop
For a few years now, I commute to work using a bicycle. I have lost more than 15KG since I stopped using my scooter. This week I tested a VanMoof Electrified S, an electric bike with an industrial, minimal design. Is it any good? How does it compare to a normal bike? Will an electric bike make you lazy? Read along to find out!
Continue reading![Riding the VanMoof through the Dutch country side](/blog/2017-12-02_commuting-by-bike/images/i_09_Riding-the-VanMoof-through-the-Dutch-country-side_500px.jpg)
![The mechanical disc brakes have no trouble stopping you](/blog/2017-12-02_commuting-by-bike/images/i_24_The-mechanical-disc-brakes-have-no-trouble-stopping-you_500px.jpg)
![Using the Cyclemeter Pro and a Wahoo Tickr I measured speed and performance during the test](/blog/2017-12-02_commuting-by-bike/images/i_28_Using-the-Cyclemeter-Pro-and-a-Wahoo-Tickr-I-measured-speed-and-performance-during-the-test_500px.jpg)
![Big Ben tires from Schwalbe](/blog/2017-12-02_commuting-by-bike/images/i_23_Big-Ben-tires-from-Schwalbe_500px.jpg)
![Measuring heart rate at different speeds on both a normal and electric bike](/blog/2017-12-02_commuting-by-bike/images/i_29_Measuring-heart-rate-at-different-speeds-on-both-a-normal-and-electric-bike_500px.jpg)
![Front light is integrated into the frame](/blog/2017-12-02_commuting-by-bike/images/i_18_Front-light-is-integrated-into-the-frame_500px.jpg)