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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    When I started my research back in late December the Tero X 6 did not even exist. Didn't exist when I decided on the Vado 5.0. But now I am excited about trying this bicycle out! I do want something that leans to rock/sand/dirt etc.. than street as I already have a street bike that I like...
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    I had some interesting new thoughts pop into my head with the tradeoffs between the 4.0 and the 5.0 motors. The 4.0 due to its lower torque effectively has a longer range. My typical ride is about 15 miles includes significant elevation change maybe averaging 800' (can vary from 300' to...
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    you probably aren't here anymore but I do appreciate this post. I'm not too much of a spec person, but I did test the different motors on a step hill with a few different models. If I remember correctly as it was about a month ago, there was a large difference between 3.0 and 4.0. The 5.0...
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    Thank you for that. I found the specialized searching a bit challenging. I'm glad you found a bike that does appear to be in stock! The system is a bit confusing to me with the mix of website sales, in store sales, and dealer sales.
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    Gosh, believe me I did many searches and had no luck myself. Maybe others had better experiences. I am trying to be friendly and very much appreciate that advice. I didn't throw anything back. Literally the Carmel website links to a sidecar if you click.
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    No I didn't but it was giving me Fresno, Portland and Colorado! But how does warranty work if you buy it at a store so far away that you don't want it serviced there?
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    That's weird that Davis did not show up on the Specialized site. Fresno, Portland, and Colorado did. Hmmm... I'll see if I want to go all the way to Davis.
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    Have you actually looked through the link and then found it 'in stock'. Medium. Color not picky but may not buy red. Top tube or step thru. Believe me I've tried. check out the Carmel one when you link on the actual bike you get a sidecar...
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    It doesn't work that way. Out of the handful of links that are in there, most end up being a different type 4.0, IHG or something. It isn't a 1:1. I suspect the database of the independent realtors isn't the same. One of the shops had a link with the model, but once you clicked on it you get...
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    I'm in NorCal too. Searching is tricky because all that I find have IHG, which I don't want.
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    That's what I was thinking. I haven't road up the 17% in about 10 years, but I can do the 14% as long as I'm riding regularly. The muscles are used differently but I don't think that would be impossible. that's why I was leaning towards the non-SL to get wider tires I love the radar and I do...
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    Ah okay, in simple terms one turn of the crank results in how many inches of travel on the road. So for steep hills you want less and the Tero has a lower granny gear than the Vado. Interesting. I'm leaning towards configuring a Tero.
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    I chatted online with Specialized and it looks like some red Vado 5.0s are coming in the next 1-3 months. That is probably the same shipment that they told me about a month ago. It may be that the black ones you have to wait till 2024. Since Tero and Vado have the same frame, do I just swap...
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    Can you explain 'mountain gearing'? I was leaning towards the Vado as I don't need full suspension and it is a wee bit more comfortable. I think I would be 'okay' with the SL, I can ride my recumbent up the 14% grade but I think I would loose the fun/enjoyment factor. But then why even get...
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    Buying/Configuring a Vado

    I am in the process of buying my first e-bike and I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Vado. I'm a little stuck on exactly how to configure it and a bit perplexed at which bikes are truly available. First: a wee bit of background. I had a cheap hybrid bike 25+ years ago, and didn't ride...
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