The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.

  • 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒏@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    frequently pressing the bike’s “boost” button to pass fellow commuters

    VanMoof’s specialized bikes often broke down, and their maintenance shops and generous warranty policies couldn’t keep up.

    Assuming the boost was related to the frequent bike breakdowns, why did they include a boost feature if the electronics couldn’t handle it 😒 at least the company faithfully repaired them until the money dried up though!

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          1 year ago

          Come on, if we solder it to a ground plane we have such good cooling it will easily conduct 250A. And make sure to toss that gate driver from there, they’re expensive