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I ran those GravelKings, though I think 50mm, on my Vado 5.0, and they are great tires. I was running them tubeless and had the pressure too high one day, and the rear tire blew of the rim going about 18 MPH. It was like a shotgun blast, scared the holy hell out of me! Luckily I got the bike...

Yes I can definitely feel the difference. Sport is basically my wind setting and it works well for me. Unless it's a Turbo Wind 😁 I chose 40/50 for Eco because it's close to my old Vado Eco setting of 20/25. 65/75 seemed like a logical spot between Eco and Turbo. If I end up needing a touch more...

Quick note on range for the SL, and I am pleasantly surprised. My settings are: - Eco 40/50 - Sport 65/75 - Turbo 100/100 Keep in mind I am 6'4" and 235 lbs., and I am running 50mm Schwalbe Almotions. I rode 21 flat miles yesterday, part of a 30 mile ride I do that I had to cut short. It was...

That is a sexy bike for sure. Great photos too. Really nice job on both.

So your SL 4 came with a 10-speed drivetrain. My cassette is a Sunrace 11speed, 11-42t. Was this a change for the new model year? I’ve never changed gearing in any of my bikes so I’m reading up on it…

@Stefan Mikes could you expound on this a little? No granny gear, but how do the others change? Might this be a good change for flat Florida? I probably never need the top or bottom, so a closer spread would be nice.

I specifically bought the 4.0 also. I didn't want the future shock since I had it on a Sirrus X and prefer the ShockStop stem. I also don't need or want racks or bags (I prefer backpack). I would prefer the 12-speed drivetrain but 11 is working fine so far. Oh, I also liked the color better 😁

Why did you sell the Levo? I also have a Haibike FullSeven 9.0 full-suspension eMTB that I bought just as the lockdown began, so I had that and the Vado at the same time. I put 2.8" Smart Sams on the Haibike which have a center bead that works well on the street, and also added a BikeSpeed RS to...

I didn't like the 30-degree sticking almost straight up in the air so today I swapped it for a 6-degree. The 6 with the stock bars turned out to be a neck killer (I feel ya) so I changed to Deity 50mm riser bars I had from my Vado 5. I think this setup will work nicely. @CodyDog I had the same...

Thanks all! I just rode 12 miles with my GF, her on her Liv Tempt E+ 3. 10-20 MPH winds. I could not keep up with her into the wind but it was fun!

The new SL 4 came in yesterday. Clearly I am a minimalist 😁 Changes and upgrades so far: - Thudbuster ST seatpost - WTB Koda saddle - CrankBrothers Stamp 1 pedals - 30 degree ShockStop stem - Ergon grips - Removed lights I also have a set of 2" Schwalbe Almotions coming from Bike24. Range...

Very nice. I would love to have one in the right environment. When I lived on the barrier islands in St. Pete it would have been great.

How do you like this Sonics? I think they're really cool, so long as you don't have to transport them!

She really loves the bike but has only been able to ride it about 3 times. We haven’t had it long and it’s more difficult for her to get time to go to the reserve where I ride (MTB). I took a buddy with me and let him ride it and he went down on a tricky single-track trail. Unfortunately, the...

3 as of this coming week. I ordered a Vado SL last week, which is eBike #6, though I sold 3. It’ll be the SL and the Haibike FullSeven 9.0 for me, and my GFs Liv Tempt E+ 3. All bases covered!

Thanks for the tip Stefan. Since I almost never ride at night I will remove the tail light and replace the saddle along with the suspension post. I have a rechargeable light for the back if I need it.

Great information Stefan, much appreciated. I actually sold the Vado 5 more than a year ago. You are right about the Purion, I already have it on my FullSeven and don't really want it on my new bike. It works great for the mountain bike, big display and everything I need. All things considered...

It's a good call but I already had a Vado 5 and don't want another one. I liked it for the most part but want to go with something different this time.

I'm ready to buy a new street bike and it's down to the Vado SL 4.0 ($3,750) or the Bulls Urban Evo 10 Diamond ($4,000). I am having a really hard time with the decision. I can't test ride either bike before buying, but this is my 6th eBike purchase and I've never been able to ride any of them...

That’s really helpful, thank you! It should be enough for me then. The only time I’d need more would be for an intense headwind, but I can just gear down and eat it. I’m curious as to how you’ve set up the rest of your settings?