Take a look at the product lifecycle of tech products, you’ll see a pattern. For instance, mobile phones are getting yearly updates, laptops, and tablets, every second year.
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Tech products are in our lives more than ever. The concept of IoT (internet of things) is already there, even if many still have no clue about it. One way or the other, we are using devices that are connected to the internet directly.
Mobile phones, tablets, and laptops are the main ones, then comes the personal gadgets such as watches, TVs, speakers, white goods. Today, Tesla made the cars be also a part of this echo system, so like VanMoof with the bicycles.
There are a lot of similarities between VanMoof and tech giants, especially with Apple and Tesla.
Like Apple, VanMoof has exact product cycles. VanMoof introduced the Electrified S2 & X2 in 2018, then the S3 & X3 in 2020. They will likely be revealing the S4 & X4 (or S5 & X5) in 2022. The product lifecycle of the S & X lineups is two years.
On the other hand, Tesla has a different strategy, which is non-stop product development in cycles. They are introducing the product then continue to improve it. They are adding the improved parts to the product whenever it is ready to hit production. VanMoof showed us that they follow a similar pattern with continuous S3 improvements and the refreshed S3 models with add ons.
Here are some of the rumors mentioned on vanmoofer.com
At a Glance
Rumors VanMoof S4 & X4 (or VanMoof S5 & X5) e-bikes will feature a new matrix display, e-shifter, belt drive, new app, and more.
Redesign of the VanMoof app with new features expected. Some of the features the riders wish to have are ‘custom bell sounds, navigation, activity and accurate ride tracking, fall detection.
Featured Rumors
· New Frame Designs
· Phone Docking Unit
· Automatic Stepless Gear Shifter
· Integrated Camera
· External Bluetooth Speaker
· New App Design & Features
Exterior Design
As it was also seen with VanMoof V, new lineups will probably have new design functionality and new design elements.
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E-shifter
Next-generation E-shifter … there will be a new and more accurate, panic-proof E-shifter.
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Brake System
Some manufacturers are offering ABS-like brake systems for bicycles, we can expect something similar.
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Intelligent Motor
Top Speed, Torque, Silence … new different motor configurations for VanMoof V such a dual-motor will be available.
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New power-assisted bicycle lineup may have stronger acceleration rather than higher top speeds.
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Smart Electronics
The new lineup could have a more user-friendly modular design and design elements. Just like we saw with the refresh models, the boost and bell button designs. How about an extended Bluetooth speaker?
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Phone Dock
There are already competitors with wireless charging supported phone docks and/or dedicated LCD/RGB displays. Matrix display is awesome but as we’ve seen with the VanMoof V, there may be a new display design and/or placement.
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Battery
Battery lifetime aka range extension after analyzing all the fleet data should be something to vote for. Smart software features can also do the job.
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Connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity with the refresh bikes can still be buggy, a new more accurate approach is expected.
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Accessories
New accessories, colors will make the brand more attractive.
⚪️ 🔴 🔵 ⚫️ We know that VanMoof V is going to come in 4 main colors, who knows maybe S4 & X4 as well as S5 & X5 too.
Cities in VanMoof App 🏙
is now available for some users, it will rollout to all S3 & X3 riders before 2022..
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