Turbo Vado SL4 & SQlab inner barends and grips

[Herbs]

Following on from the wealth of information on this site, I've just ordered a set of SQlab 410/402 innerbar ends and integrated 710 grips which I'm really looking forward to especially how jarring the front end can be on these.

They appear to be quite easy to fit although I'm not sure if I need to move brake levers and gears to accommodate them and how that affects positioning when riding.

How have you fitted yours and do you have any photo's please?

PS; What a fantastic bike these are.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Here you are

The main rule to observe is the order of components: Grip, innerbarend and then the brake lever. Only such an order works!

About the IBE angle: it cannot be too vertical or you would feel pain in your hand. Mine are horizontal near the handlebar. Bear in mind: you never hold the IBE. You rest the part of the hand between the thumb and index finger on the IBE but the edge of the hand shall rest on the handlebar grip. The fingers rest on the brake lever.

I spend 95% of my ride time in Innerbarends. I only hold the grips the normal way in a very hard terrain or on fast descents.

 

[Herbs]

Here you are

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The main rule to observe is the order of components: Grip, innerbarend and then the brake lever. Only such an order works!

About the IBE angle: it cannot be too vertical or you would feel pain in your hand. Mine are horizontal near the handlebar. Bear in mind: you never hold the IBE. You rest the part of the hand between the thumb and index finger on the IBE but the edge of the hand shall rest on the handlebar grip. The fingers rest on the brake lever.

I spend 95% of my ride time in Innerbarends. I only hold the grips the normal way in a very hard terrain or on fast descents.

You're a star thank you. So by the looks of it, they are butted up against each other quite tightly, did you need to move the brake lever/gears horizontally much from their original position ?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

did you need to move the brake lever/gears horizontally much from their original position ?

Of course I had to! Also think about the handlebar remote, which requires a Torx T8 key to loosen (it is a full ring).

 

[Herbs]

Of course I had to! Also think about the handlebar remote, which requires a Torx T8 key to loosen (it is a full ring).

Sorry I meant, did they go back to their original position on the bar or remain further in once everything fitted.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Cannot confirm it. The SQlab combo is pretty wide so I guess the component position must have changed. Whatever, put the mental note on the angle of any original component. Or, take several photos before you start the work.

When everything is ready and adjusted, I'm sure you will be delighted after two rides (when you get used to ride in Innerbarends). I was infuriated when I first installed that system. Now, cannot ride without IBEs!

The immediate access to the brake levers is the thing! It saved me and others many times!

 

[Herbs]

I'll let you know how I get on once delivered, installed and tested. Looking forward to it.

 

[BEC111]

Stefan’s explanation is spot on. I’ll just add that you will probably have to fiddle with innerbarend, grip, brake and shifter positions a bit to get your ideal fit. I did it by not quite fully tightening the components so I could adjust them on the fly.

This combo will greatly improve your riding comfort.

 

[Herbs]

I hate threads that never update you so they finally arrived at the weekend and I installed them on Sunday. Very easy to do and it only shifted the existing equipment by a couple of mm. I have managed a quick 6 mile bay ride with them and love them already, it seems to be easier to increase the power you put in as well so all in all, thank you for the recommendations.

I also treated myself to a little upgrade at the same time. I enjoy exploring on the bike but its also quite easy to get lost especially when our cycle paths have many exits close together so I bought a sat nav for the bike. As I already have the TCU computer, my GPS smart watch and the Specialized app all tracking ride stats I didn't want or need the expense of a Garmin or Wahoo and I like a clean cockpit so I got a Velo 2.

First impressions are really good and I'm glad I delayed purchasing the stem cap bracket as although that is where I wanted to install it, the reality is that I have to look too far down which doesn't feel natural especially as I wear glasses so I will be relocating it onto the bar next to the TCU.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Congratulations @Herbs! A nice setup indeed!

It looks the Beeline Velo 2 is a good thing for cities (with their precisely determined network of roads and paths). It would not work for me though. I usually ride off city. On a gravel race, you need to see the accurate map of the area as often you meet a trail fork and need to make a decision which way really to go! I have actually combined the functionalities of an e-bike display, a general cycling workout screen, satnav and climb analyser in a single expensive device

A very short ride on a cold June early morning... Note: The main and range extender battery levels are shown separately. I use multiple Range Extenders, so that kind of information is vital to me.

Even with the most sophisticated satnav, one can make navigational mistakes

I'm sure Herbs your Velo 2 with help you find the right way in the urban jungle!

 

[Herbs]

Yes, it's definitely not a one stop shop but should work ok for me, even in the off road sections over the Purbecks.

It has a mobile app that you can plan your routes on and then select whether you want fast, balance or quiet routes which I tested for multiple routes and it was spot on 95% on the time for routes I would have chosen myself so hopefully it remains that way.

One of the views is a little map gives me enough real time info. It uses your phones GPS so the jury is out on how much it drains the phone so will need to see on that although it does display both the unit and phone battery % remaining so easy to keep an eye on.