Calvin Jones
Late #capitalism eh? A company goes bankrupt and you can't ride your bike. https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/18/23798584/vanmoof-e-bikes-is-bankrupt
VanMoof e-bikes is bankrupt

VanMoof e-bikes had entered into bankruptcy proceedings following a court decision and email announcement by the founders.

The Verge
Jul 18, 2023 at 11:55amWeb
Show threadCalvin JonesJul 18, 2023
Cowboy to the rescue https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/07/rival-e-bike-maker-helps-vanmoof-owners-grab-bike-keys-while-company-struggles/
Owners of troubled VanMoof e-bikes get their software keys from rival company

Belgian firm Cowboy gives VanMoof owners basic access after one-day hackathon.

Ars Technica
Show threadCalvin JonesJul 18, 2023
Doesn't @Owswills have a Cowboy? Will he now start stealing Van Moots e-bikes?
Show threadOwen Williams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Jul 18, 2023
@calvjones I do. And it’s a cracker!
Show threadCalvin JonesJul 21, 2023
@Owswills https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/21/23801720/cowboy-profit-next-vanmoof-bankrupt
Cowboy insists it’s not the next VanMoof as it raises prices to ‘stay healthy’

CEO Adrien Roose cites new operational efficiencies, a new partner network of independent bike shops, and sales that exceed projections as proof it won’t VanPOOF.

The Verge
Show threadOwen Williams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Jul 21, 2023
@calvjones 😰