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Nice setup......ditto on the Trek 8s. I also own one, no problems to date, and Trek is great with customer service, in my opinion. Also take a look at the Specialized Vado 4 which is on sale. Another option might be the Ride1up Prodigy V2. Hope that helps.

You are probably right....getting rid of those that have the older system......good catch. Thanks.

Great point Stefan....I might just consider doing that. I know some folks hate to hear us go on and on concerning Specialized products, but frankly they are just that good. Supreme bicycle engineering. Take care.

What's going on with Trek.....seems like a fire sale on some models. Are they moving product, or is this a sign of the times....too much inventory with Covid-19?

Greetings. Let me try to explain. I have seen similar videos on YouTube in reference to the Prodigy V2, claiming as high as 73 miles in TOUR mode. In my testing, I have only registered roughly 50 miles in Tour mode (almost 100% support), which is still excellent. ECO mode, which is almost...

Thanks for the comments. Yes, this is a nice bike, especially for the price. I am 6'2, and it is a tight fit. I purchased a longer seat post (400mm), and that solved that problem. I did advise another rider in a separate forum concerning which bike to pick; the Prodigy V2 or the Vado 4. The...

I acquired the Prodigy V2 XR chain version, and it boasts a premium feel, offering solid stability at high speeds. The attention to detail at this price point is remarkable, drawing parallels to my Specialized Vado 4. While not an apples-to-apples comparison due to the Vado's larger battery and...

Ditto @Stefan Mikes ....well said. Vado 4 at the current discount pricing is a steal in my opinion....and I have owned 2, plus one Vado 4 SL. Hope that helps...

Yes, that would have been nice, but this is really a better option than what Trek stuck us with. I still scratch my head as to why they did this. I own a Vado 4, and it has a normal rack and suspension fork and seat post, and so does its big brother, the Vado 5. Trek should have followed...

Because the spacing was tight between the MIK top plate and the fender, I installed my spare MIK adapter on to the top plate...redundant somewhat, but it is easier to put the bag on, and take it off.

It is a "snug" fit, but it is working. If need be, I already have a MIK adapter that I could attach to Giant MIK Adapter (sounds crazy) but doing so would give me more clearance. If I decide to take that route, I will post an update. At the same time the straps work perfectly for you, and it...

Nice....the forum is invaluable for solutions to common problems, overlooked by manufacturers of some ebikes....

Yes, and thank you. I borrowed the idea from @offthewall.....Trek should hire both of you for their engineering department. :cool:

@Sparky731 Well, I finally installed the MIK rack using the "p-clamps" you suggested, and with help from @Sparky731. Trek should have manufactured the 8s with the rack or similar as the one installed on the 7s. Everybody is running panniers, and just want a traditional trunk bag. This...

Wow...congrats...I love my 8s.....and have been thinking about getting the range extender also. I ride in Tour mostly, 61 years old, and feel like that's all I need. Happy riding and take care.

Very nice....my p-clamps arrive Monday, so I should have an update also, with pics. This solution will be helpful for a ton of Trek 8s, 9.9s, and Super Commuter riders.

Wow...you get a lot of riding in. What is your range in ECO mode on the 8s if you don't mind me asking...without the Range Extender? I usually get around 90 miles, averaging a tad over 15mph. In SPORT mode, i get roughly 35 or 36 running at about 20mph. Thanks....

Excellent...I am going to try your suggestion, and will share pictures when I am done. Thanks.

I like it, great job. Do you think it will hold under load? How tight is the fit around the 8s rack itself?

Nice...my MIK top plate arrived today, and I will be doing the same this week. I will upload pictures when I am done. I got rid of the Cobi Smartphone Hub when I purchased the 8s in March, and replaced it with the Kiox aftermarket kit. It works great, and to be honest, this is the display...