Vado SL 2 Alloy version released
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Stefan Mikes
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What is the size of your tyres again, please?
700x47c
Stefan Mikes
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SKS Speedrocker fenders will NOT fit your tyres (these are for 42 mm max). SKS was making temporary fenders for 700x47 tyre size but a brief lookup at SKS Germany website proves no appropriate temporary mudguards are available now.
(Other guys trying answering your question still think in the Vado SL 1, 38-42 mm tyre terms).
Stefan Mikes
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Well, I did my research...
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From their affiliate site indeed, https://www.mantel.com/sks-speedrocker-xl here on stock, and some other webshops do have stock
Stefan Mikes
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Thank you!
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So the next question would be, for which country would you like to order to? Than we could match a webshop (or I could ask a sales rep fro m SKS who happens to be a former co-worker who has stock)
I'm living in France. Many thanks to all who've helped.
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ok, EU, both Rose-versand (I am from the paper catalogue genertion ;D) and Mantel ship to France.
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would be the easiest way.
Avec plaisir,
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Jeu de Garde-Boues SKS Speedrocker XL
Vous pouvez vous protéger et protéger votre vélo de gravel des éléments avec ce set de garde-boue SKS Speedrocker XL. Le set se monte facilement sur les fourches ava
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Speedrocker XL set de garde-boue gravel pour pneus jusqu’en 52 mm de largeur | ROSE Bikes
Les pneus plus larges sont généralement plus confortables et assurent
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would be the easiest way.
Avec plaisir,
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Jeremy McCreary
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No experience, but the Carbon 1 specs suggest a pretty direct Vado SL 1 competitor worth a test ride if you're in that market.
Yeah. Pretty lightweight too.
Jeremy McCreary
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Since so many of the things I love about my SL 1 revolve around how it feels in action — especially the responsiveness — probably best to test how both bikes feel first-hand rather than go on specs alone.
No plans to part with my SL but wouldn't mind testing a Tesoro Carbon just to see the difference.
BakedPringles
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Looks interesting. I like that the selection of lightweight ebikes keeps growing. I just hate the racks that only allow panniers like this one has.
Jeremy McCreary
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Agree, but pretty hilly here and still no range anxiety at up to 41 mi on the main battery alone.
Of course, that depends a lot on riding habits. Longest SL ride to date, no RE:
The 1.6%/mile battery drain is pretty typical for moderate climbing (here, 51 ft of gain per mile). Assist usage is also typical, and I'm by no means a strong rider.
As usual with RideWithGPS, the reported max grades are probably underestimated by a few percent.
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SbSteve
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What does it weigh? I have not looked at it, but its geometry looks like the riding position might be more leaned over, more like a road bike than the SL. Shorter stack and longer reach. And the shorter trail indicates it might be more nimble and quick-steering. Kind of goes along with their "Born from racing" marketing slogan.
Stack (size large): Cannondale = 633mm ... SL2 = 656mm
Reach (size large): Cannondale = 401mm ... SL2 = 430mm
Trail (size large): Cannondale = 62mm ... SL2 = 85mm
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