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Moof your body
The S5 is suited to anybody between 5ft 4in and 6ft 9in, but there’s also an A5 (same price) with a step-in frame and smaller 24in wheels for anybody who’s a bit shorter.
Keep on Moofin’
If you want to extend the S5’s range you’ll be able to buy a click-on 463Wh battery (£tba) that weighs a hefty 3.66kg but will add up to 87 miles of assisted riding.
Bust a Moof
Need a bit of help to get off the line quickly at those busy traffic lights? A Turbo Boost button on the handlebars gives you an extra injection of acceleration when you need it.
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VanMoof S5
There are many areas where Amsterdam leads the world, some of them not suited to the pages of a family magazine, but one wholesome activity where the Dutch capital definitely excels is cycling. In fact, there are more bikes there than people… and VanMoof seems to have just tipped the balance even further in favour of the two-wheelers.
This is the S5, and it isn’t just any old boneshaker. Its three-speed Gen 5 motor is supposed to offer VanMoof’s smoothest ride yet, while the 487Wh battery gives a range of up to 93 miles. Such a desirable steed will be catnip to thieves, but the S5 has a built-in lock and alarm, plus it’s compatible with Apple’s Find My system.