Recent content by Sefutau2020

After a year of riding and for the most part, really enjoying the Prodigy V2 eBike, I ultimately decided to part ways with it. It wasn't an easy decision, because I truly believe this is a very good bike. In fact, I’ve owned several Specialized eBikes over the years, and the Prodigy holds its...

Yesterday, just after hitting 7,400 miles on my trusty Trek 8s, the original chain finally gave out and broke. Fortunately, I was only about 5 miles from home, so I was able to coast most of the way back, taking full advantage of every downhill stretch. Now, I fully admit, I probably should’ve...

April 2025....not one issue with the new Vado 4. Life is back to normal.....

LATEST UPDATE: After careful consideration, Specialized has agreed to replace my bike with a brand-new one, which speaks to why I continue to choose brands like Specialized and Trek. Both companies consistently uphold their commitment to excellence and stand behind their products. While these...

Nope...they never did...but a follow-up is coming shortly.

Update. Well, Specialized did replace the motor under warranty, which was great. Yet, after bringing the bike home, and riding for 5 consecutive days, a loud noise (sort of a clicking sound) can be heard after each pedal rotation. I have since returned the ebike, and have asked for a refund...

My first Specialized 2022 Vado (red) was an absolutely perfect machine. I rode it seamlessly for 4,000 miles without a single issue. After selling that bike to a relative, I bought a black 2023 Vado 4. Unfortunately, this bike had problems from the start, including charging issues and error...

My Review of the 2024 Ride1Up Prodigy V2 XR (Chain Version) After clocking 1000 miles on the V2, it's time for an update. Ride1Up has truly outdone themselves with this ebike. It’s robustly built, sports an excellent paint job, and features top-notch components. Powered by a Brose motor with...

Yes, sharp bike for sure, comfortable and fast...well built.

Greetings. The V2 has been great, and when I did have the rack, I ran standard Basil and Topeak bags with no problems. The rack is very sturdy, and panniers would not be a problem. I removed the front and rear racks because I just wanted a fun bike to ride single track on and explore. I also own...

My suggestion is to run Super Moto X tires (2.4's), Mr. Tuffy tire liners, and Slime inner tubes. I run this setup on all three of my e-bikes and I have had ZERO flats in over 12,000 miles of riding. Hope this helps....

You are quite welcome....enjoy.

I have used to own the Vado SL 4.0 and your review is spot on. For me, the full power Vado 4 is the best deal going, and although I miss the light feeling of the SL, the full size Vado is quiet, smooth, and powerful. Fits my needs perfectly....easily gobbling up 50 to 60 mile treks at a time...

I do like my Prodigy V2 XR (chain) a lot. I purchased it after reviewing some YouTube videos that claimed 73 miles in Tour mode, which is roughly 95% of the total (380%). This was truly a great accomplishment for a 500w battery, as my former Giant Fastroad EX Pro could cover 50 miles at 100%...

I own both bikes, and a Trek 8s. Minus the current sale price with the Vado 4, I would choose the Prodigy over both the Trek 8s and the Vado 4.....but, since the Vado 4 is roughly $2750, it is the clear winner...and twice on Sundays. The Brose motor is quiet and smooth on both the Prodigy and...