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Very honest review from an obviously experienced touring cyclist. Top work. Well done. I actually bought a Riverside 900 as a result of this video.

Dag Karel heeft u de redshift 6° of die van 30 ° geïnstalleerd? Lengte is 80mm veronderstel ik? Mvg Paul

Very interesting! I do prefer the Rohloff and belts almost must have option.. How about the rims on this model, are they also reinforced with thicker parts of aluminum like many other brands? I can see this is a nice bike and great features like the stock Brooks seat for example and racks.. I am wondering what the tiny differences would be and why the better bikes are more expensive, maybe consider hydraulic disc brakes instead of mechanical and things like warranty and proven brands have the test of time in their favor, I hear some people encountered many rusted small parts on this bike, broken rims and ect - I do agree that most of them are too expensive for what you get and Decathlon definitely sets some example here, affordable for everyone, but not the best!

Hey Karel, heb een paar vragen, welke lengte van redshift heb je gekozen? Je gebruikt ook een verlenging om meer rechtop te zitten ws? Hoe groot ben je? Ikzelf ben 1m77 . Ben ook in het bezit van een 900 zoals jij namelijk. Bedankt trouwens voor de fijne bespreking! Gr Paul

Cool footage. I haven't flown mine at night yet but after seeing this I think I will give it a go.

That looks such a nice bike, maybe it’s time for me to ‘upgrade’ my old one,,,,,,,,

Hi there, I am wondering about the gear ratio on this bike? Is it suitable for a mountainous terrain?

Good review. I'm considering one and mean to visit Decathlon but not sure if they allow a test ride. it's quite a heavy bike which worried me a bit.

Thanks, a lot for your review. I have already a bike from Decathlon (Cross Bike), and I am very happy with it. But since I am planning now to do long distance biking (all season, elevation and more remote days) its not sufficient anymore for this. I like your added shocks, that would be also good solution for my current bike. One other point you mentioned was about this flexing handle bar. Unfortunately, it was acoustically not clear. What was the brand name of this (new?) handle bar? I would also like to have look at this option. Thanks in advance for clarification.

Thank you for update. I noticed that the L and XL models no longer are shipped with Shimano crank but a Miranda instead. Looks like great bike

Thats a long steerer tube - did you extend it? I like to have my handlebars high for more upright riding...

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Hey Karel, Could you make a new video with an update of your thoughts after now nearly 12 months and a summer of use? Would be appreciated

I curious how the frame will behave whilst going downhill fullspeed (normal roads) when fully loaded with panniers in the front (lowrider) and the back. I read about the occurence of shaking which could cause frame breakage on the long run. This would mean that the frame would not be stiff enough for the job.

Great post, I am thinking of getting one. Thanks for sharing.

Buon giorno come hai fatto ad alzare il manubrio. Grazie

Hi Karel, very informative vid, can you tell me how the dynamo lights work, I have just bought one but can't find any guide

Where do you ride. Which city?

Very helpful review thank you ! Can you give me a reference or product code for the replacement saddle stem please?

Very good thank you for the information 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Hi there, keeping the mudguards on, do you know which are the biggest tires that can fit on this bike? I want to get some bigger but not sure if they fit. Thanks

are you doing long trips on it anywhere?

now its 1500

Hello, Karel. Thank you for the video. Would you mind sharing your height? Is this bike true to sizing chart?

Is this XL? You put wider tires?

What is the brand and type shock absorber you use?

Van moof s3

Do you know if the reflective strip can be removed from those tires?

Thank you for sharing you experience. Price 1400 is very reasonable but there are plenty of competitors like trek520, fuji touring, kona sutra. Entry level riverside tuoring520 for 900 euro is based on the same frame looks more promising and saves 500 eur in pocket. frameset costs for 400 eur for own build. What is you opinion about stock tires? What thickness is available to mount?

Thanks for the info. About the bike. I’m thinking of buying one to tour Spain and Portugal. What is your assessment of the riverside 900 and can I use it for both road and trail? Thanks.

Perfect. Is it possible to convert hydraulic brakes into mechanical ones?

Hi Karel, What are the exact models for the shock absorber in the stem and seatpost? Thank you.

This is bike is pretty stirdy and stiff without weight. Once the bike was fully loaded it was much smoother and felt at home

Hey Karel, Do you use the bike for commuting? How much distance do you ride everyday? Thanks!

Hi Karen my bike is 3 month old now and I agree with everything you say about this bike and Decathlon

One of the best review for this bike

your rear lights are also not visible thats also not allowed in my country the netherlands

Great review. Do you think how much more km this bike can do?

To all of you, I'd like to thank you for the positive input. Today I sold my S3, because i dont need it for home to work any more. Back to pushbikes

Hi Karel. Have vanmoof fixed the speed sensor issue with the S5?

Hi, i have a Fiat 500E too and looking at this rack. Does this one have any impact on the plastic rear spoiler? does it add too much pressure to it?

Really interesting video, also entertaining, nice jokes haha!

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In this way, your license plate is insufficiently visible and you are not allowed to use it on the road. At least in my country (NL)

How many kilometres now on your VanMoof now?

Hi, did the large box for shopping withstand the test of time? It looked a little wobbly. Looks like a fantastic idea. I think I will do the same with my Vanmoof S3. Thanks.

I've ordered the grey/blue S3 as well, coming this week! Does it easily scratch, or is it pretty scratch resistant? Thank you for your honest reviews.

Hey man any updates? Are you still satisfied with the bike? I’m not sure if I should wait for the s5 to be available or just make a subscription for this one.

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Fully agree Karel with your findings. I made a test drive yesterday on VM S3 and experienced the same issue; You also always have to drive at max speed at assist mode 3 or 4. You can not pedal below the max speed, unless you stop complete pedaling. My wife has a middlemotor e-bike with torque sensor and this bike gives you assist depending on the assist level setting and the pressure on the pedal. You can also drive slowly in max assist mode, as long as you pedal slowly. As soon as you accelerate with your pedals the assist picks up. This works really good and natural and I think this is the only natural way for driving an e-bike. That's why I am now drawn towards the new Veloretti Ace with middle motor and torque sensor! no VanMoof!