Vado SL 2 Alloy version released

[BioWheel]

I agree. It’s not a comparison. I love riding my Sl1 but as I’ve aged I frequently wish it had a bit more power. My wish list had been for the same bike with the 1.2 motor. But that bike wouldn’t have the range I need, though with the RE it would come close.

For me, my SL is a fitness bike suitable for road or lite gravel. The SL2 is a bit more gravel focused. But it’s still a fitness bike too. Lifting that extra 6 pounds onto my hitch rack will be a much better strength workout!

If I had the money, which I don’t right now I’d probably spring for one. With the tariffs I probably won’t be able to afford one for quite a while. Makes the wishing more fun.

You should reconsider your bike - it can handle more than 'lite' gravel. Especially with a wider tire than stock.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

You should reconsider your bike - it can handle more than 'lite' gravel. Especially with a wider tire than stock.

Hear, hear! (only the fenders limit the tyre size to 38 mm). I rode two difficult gravel races on 38 mm tyres.

 

[BEC111]

You should reconsider your bike - it can handle more than 'lite' gravel. Especially with a wider tire than stock.

I know the bike can withstand quite rough paths. When my Ebike group rode to Harpers Ferry last summer town entry was via a single track through woods, over a stream and large stones gravel railroad track grading. The bike was fine, I’m just not comfortable riding there. I’m older and no longer that adventurous.