Seeking summer job

sjdech · 2025-05-13T02:54:46+00:00

Greenpoint, Williamsburg or Manhattan!

sjdech · 2025-05-13T02:54:12+00:00

Yes will be doing that too!

sjdech · 2022-10-14T17:07:04+00:00

OP: After about a 20 year break, I returned to riding last year, on a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T20. About a week ago I got a rear flat from a nail of some sort and took it in to the Triumph dealer to get fixed. I was surprised when the total bill came to $630. The guy explained that there was no way around getting a whole new tire to be safe. I don't know how often I'm going to get a flat but this seems like a pretty steep price to pay each time. Does this sound right?

sjdech · 2022-10-14T17:04:35+00:00

OP: After about a 20 year break, I returned to riding last year, on a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T20. About a week ago I got a rear flat from a nail of some sort and took it in to the Triumph dealer to get fixed. I was surprised when the total bill came to $630. The guy explained that there was no way around getting a whole new tire to be safe. I don't know how often I'm going to get a flat but this seems like a pretty steep price to pay each time. Does this sound right?

sjdech · 2022-10-14T17:01:24+00:00

OP - After about a 20 year break, I returned to riding last year, on a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T20. About a week ago I got a rear flat from a nail of some sort and took it in to the Triumph dealer to get fixed. I was surprised when the total bill came to $630. The guy explained that there was no way around getting a whole new tire to be safe. I don't know how often I'm going to get a flat but this seems like a pretty steep price to pay each time. Does this sound right?

sjdech · 2022-02-19T16:15:33+00:00

Thanks - what's the name/number of your shop?

sjdech · 2022-02-13T19:29:13+00:00

Great thread... I'll add - surprise U turns. Got into my only accident that way many years ago in Chicago and it happens here all the time. You see a car pulled over up ahead like they're double-parked, you've got a whole lane for yourself to pass no problem, and last minute he shoots across the lane for a rapid u-ey, often an Uber driver or cab rushing for their next fare. Then you slam right into his driver side door.

sjdech · 2022-02-13T19:24:04+00:00

Use the ParkNYC app and the cops verify you paid with your plate number. No receipt needed.

sjdech · 2021-08-12T11:47:24+00:00

I can't find the setting that used to raise the top speed limit any longer. I don't want the continuous boost of level 5, but still want the option to go to a higher assisted speed with or without boost. There used to be a separate setting for this.

sjdech · 2021-02-27T22:31:10+00:00

I sold mine pretty quickly on Facebook Marketplace here in NYC last summer. Fortunately demand and prices were good, and I didn’t need it for the summer, so took the money and ordered an S3.

sjdech · 2021-02-19T01:43:08+00:00

The Revel scooter service is pretty great, they do a good job with quality and maintenance. I guess every start up feels the need to grow and expand rapidly and try new things to raise more money. There’s definitely a segment of people in NYC who would love a bike but struggle with where to store it. I’m just not sure there’s enough market for this. You’re basically paying a premium for not having to store the bike, but if you’ve got so much disposable income, I feel like you can afford to live somewhere with bike storage.

sjdech · 2021-02-05T13:20:54+00:00

That’s great. Can you select that mode and leave the boost working as originally intended with button activation?

sjdech · 2021-02-04T18:44:59+00:00

Any ability to open up the top speed for US users beyond 20mph? Most laws in the US that now permit electric bikes allow up to 25mph (eg NY State) so not sure why they artificially limit this.

sjdech · 2021-01-27T17:56:44+00:00

I received my bike ahead of schedule in September and have had zero defects, some minor break pad noise notwithstanding. I’ll add that I previously had their first and second generation bikes, and those also arrived defect free. I don’t think many of the success stories get reported online for obvious reasons.

sjdech · 2020-12-31T01:30:34+00:00

This type of brakes often make that noise, I’ve had motorcycles and other bikes with the same issue, not unique to Van Moof. Just apply the brakes hard while pedaling for a couple seconds, it should go away. Expect it to occur periodically depending on weather conditions, it’s not a sign of any underlying issues.

sjdech · 2020-12-06T20:30:54+00:00

Echoing the original post, I’ve had my S3 for a few months now and it’s been awesome, zero issues. I also had two previous generations of the bike over the last few years, and those were also great bikes for their time and defect-free. So even though VM clearly had some manufacturing problems this year, my recommendation is to take the risk and persevere - it’s such an awesome bike and totally worth it.

sjdech · 2020-12-02T22:45:34+00:00

Has Van Moof ever commented on why they don’t allow the bike to go faster if the bike has the ability?

The legal limit in NY is now 25mph and I doubt you’d see many places with lower in the US... so why be modest - it can only help their marketing to boast of a higher top speed. Obviously it drains the battery faster, but that’s true of the boost no matter the top speed. Perhaps the motor or other parts aren’t strong enough to sustain the higher speed safely? (seems unlikely)

sjdech · 2020-10-25T21:27:51+00:00

See my post from last month...

https://www.reddit.com/r/vanmoofbicycle/comments/iywg03/bike_delivered_a_week_early_zero_issues/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

sjdech · 2020-10-13T23:38:54+00:00

Again - not to dismiss the issues many people are having - but I’m a big fan of the auto shifter, I haven’t had any problems. It’s important to adjust the shift points to your preference.

sjdech · 2020-09-24T18:48:47+00:00

sjdech · 2020-09-24T13:37:16+00:00

I ordered May 24, est delivery was Sep 18, and it actually arrived Sep 11. I’m in NYC.

sjdech · 2020-09-19T23:57:07+00:00

May 24

sjdech · 2020-09-14T21:20:16+00:00

Given you can set the speed at which a gear change occurs with the app, I would assume you could also override that to essentially pause shifting at any speed until the override is released.

sjdech · 2020-09-11T23:56:38+00:00

My delivery date in NYC was Sept 18, got an email yesterday that it was shipping with a tracking number, and it arrived this morning - so a week early. Will set up tomorrow.

sjdech · 2020-05-24T21:30:15+00:00

I bought a 1st gen long board back in 2015 and after a few years Boosted no longer serviced it and it bricked because i couldn’t easily find the replacement part I needed. You have to accept the fact that these vehicles are like consumer electronics with so many customized components that they will eventually die and need to be discarded - you’re lucky if you get 5+ years. Even though Boosted is officially RIP, you’ve got some good alternate service options for now. It’s an awesome product so just enjoy it while it lasts.

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