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  1. TubbyBeast

    New kind of handlebar? Surly corner bar

    Anyone have these? I'm thinking of trying to get them onto my Vado SL.
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    New Vados, Comos, and TERA!

    It looks exactly the same.
  3. TubbyBeast

    New Vados, Comos, and TERA!

    The 2021 Vado 5.0 SL has the same color scheme, BTW.
  4. TubbyBeast

    Replacement Bars Vado SL/Surly Corner Bar

    I ride a Vado SL around Los Angeles. I often find myself wanting to get into a slightly more aero position (like I would with my analog bike, which has drop bars). But I also feel like I don't want to ride a Creo-type bike though traffic across the city - I like the upright position for...
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    New Vados, Comos, and TERA!

    These look so cool! https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/21/22684552/specialized-turbo-vado-como-tero-ebike-specs-price https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado
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    Vado SL Average/Median Speed Speed

    Here’s a chart for reference:
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    Vado SL Average/Median Speed Speed

    Hi Everyone! It's been a month or so since I got my Vado SL. Riding around Santa Monica I've been averaging 13-16 MPH per Strava. I plan to use it to commute 14 mi round-trip. The bike is super fun, but this isn't that much higher than my average on my road bike - although I'm working less...
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    Faster tires for Vado SL?

    Has anyone swapped out their tires on their Vado SL for something that might be faster? (I’m not sure what would make for a faster tire, but I’m using the bike to commute and would like a faster tire if possible.). What would you reccommend?
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    Class 1 alternative to Vado SL?

    Given how stealthy the bike is and the effort it takes to get and keep it at those speeds, I think the risk is minimal. There is a tiny class 3 sticker at the bottom of the seat tube.
  10. TubbyBeast

    Best and Coolest HELMET BRANDS for COMMUTING..?

    What do you think of it? Is it great? For urban riding...
  11. TubbyBeast

    Requesting assistance...which bike?

    Also - I recently got a Vado SL and really love it. Perfect for LA.
  12. TubbyBeast

    Requesting assistance...which bike?

    You can go to Specialized Santa Monica on Santa Monica Boulevard x 23rd Street and demo stuff. Easy to get to from the path - get off the beach path along the pier and follow Colorado/Expo Line until you get to 23rd.
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    Vado SL 4.0: Alternative pedals , chainring ?

    I put on these: https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjon5innNnxAhUwC60GHXh5AFwYABAEGgJwdg&ae=2&sig=AOD64_1tHFDlWh6U8jdnGocGFTdnFfhGNw&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiWxY6nnNnxAhUI6p4KHce4Dd0Qwg96BAgBEC0&adurl=
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