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Thanks! Any idea how much the Vado 5.0 IGH weighs? This is required for the pressure calculators, but I can't find any mention of weight on Specialized's site or in any reviews.

I'm curious what tire pressure you are running on the front and back tire with the Turbo Vado? I have a 5.0 IGH. The manual says "check the tire pressure printed on the tires." I looked at the tires and it says 20-50. That's a really big range! On my mountain bike, I run 27 on the rear and 23 on...

I am loving my Vado 5 IGH! Best bike I've ever owned.

I’m really enjoying mine. Didn’t like it the first time I rest rode. Felt better during the second test drive after using the Enviolo app to adjust “start from stop” to heavy. I’m one week in and can’t imagine going back to a chain for my commuter eBike.

Never mind. Just got the MIK adapter plate + Turbo Basket + Tailwind panniers. Exactly what I was looking for!

I just bought a Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH. I'm looking for a basket/carrier that will attach to the rear rack. Also, something that would attach to an aftermarket front rack I had installed. I see that a few people have recommended the Racktime system. If I go that route, should I get the 1.0 or 2.0...

Thanks for your reply. I actually bought the Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH today. So excited!

Ok, I called Specialized rider care. They told me that some Enviolo settings are overridden by Specialized, but cadence is not one of them. As @Tim C suggested, changing Start From Stop in the Enviolo app is not overridden. Hooray!

I rode a 4.0 Vado (non-IGH) and a 5.0 Vado (IGH) yesterday at an LBS. I didn't notice a significant difference in power. Of course, this wasn't an "apples to apples" comparison because the 4.0 was the chain version and the 5.0 was the belt version. I also didn't notice a big difference in...

I have a 2016 Turbo S that needs some love. I may replace it with a Vado 5.0 IGH. But I'm also considering fixing it up and doing some upgrades (e.g. adding front suspension, replacing the battery, saddle, and tires, etc.). I'd need a few parts for the bike, including: - The small plug that...

Fantastic. Were you able to get yours set up so that you aren't spinning your pedals too fast when you start from stop!

Thanks! If I'm understanding you correctly, I could change the "Start After Stop" cadence in the Enviolo app, but that change would be overwritten by Specialized's software each time I turn the bike off and on again. Is that right? What other brands use Enviolo hardware and software? The...

Just got back from the LBS. I test-rode a Vado 4.0 (chain) and a Vado 5.0 IGH. At first, I didn't like the IGH. When I first started pedaling, the cadence would be super fast/RPMs were high, but I wasn't moving much. It seemed like the system needed a few moments to react. The same thing would...

Thanks! I have a Trek Fuel EX7 for mountain biking. Pedal assist/electric bikes aren't permitted on trails around here. The Vado 5.0 IGH seems ideal for commuting/errands/etc. which is what I'll be using this bike for.

Interesting. So they must make the same amount on a sale regardless of what Specialized sets the price at. Miraculously, the LBS has a 5.0 IGH in XL/-exactly what I need.