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  1. Sefutau2020

    Turbo Vado 650b's , anyone try Schwalbe Super Moto X ?

    No sir, I have not tried those...but going to stick with the Moto's....love the way they handle and they look great to me.
  2. Sefutau2020

    Turbo Vado 4.0 questions: range and reliability

    I have a 2022 Vado 4 and I owned a 2022 Trek Allant 8s. The Specialized Misson Control app, with the Brose motor has no equal in my opinion. I never ride in Full Turbo mode, but mostly in ECO. My Sport setting at 100/40 yields between 40-50 miles per charge. This involves some hills and...
  3. Sefutau2020

    Known Issues & Problems with Giant Products + Help, Solutions & Fixes

    Okay, that makes more sense. Good luck to you.
  4. Sefutau2020

    Known Issues & Problems with Giant Products + Help, Solutions & Fixes

    $7,000 for the motor is crazy. I have a 2022 Fastroad Ex Pro, that I love riding, but it has issues here and there, that are all electrical in nature, outside of a cracked/defective rear wheel. Yesterday after arriving home from a quick 35 mile ride, the battery started discharging on its own...
  5. Sefutau2020

    First commuter ebike: Level.2, Prodigy, Vado 3, or another mid-end?

    Specialized is the whole package. I would choose the Vado 3 all day, and twice on Sundays. Although I have never had an issue with either of my Vado's (Vado 4 and Vado SL 4), I am sure that Specialized as a company would back their product. Good luck.
  6. Sefutau2020

    Picking an eBike: Gazelle Vs. Specialized

    I have never owned or ridden a Gazelle, so I don't have much to contribute on that particular ebike. I have owned Specialized, Giant, and Trek ebikes. Last year, I sold my Vado SL 4.0 and traded to the Vado 4.0 (full power) and have never regretted it. Yes, it is heavier than the SL, but when...
  7. Sefutau2020

    Trunk Bag for 2022 Turbo Vado

    I also own both bags, Basil and Topeak, and prefer Topeak overall, but I don't like the new design of the Topeak bags with the added water bottle holder attached, so my Vado and Giant Fastroad Ex Pro both run the Basil bags.
  8. Sefutau2020

    2023 EXPLORE E+ 1 GTS

    Yes, it really does. Some articles state it will have the Sport 2 motor with 75nm, others claim the Pro 2 motor with 85nm. We will see......
  9. Sefutau2020

    Experienced biker but new to e-bikes

    Nice. As you know, I have the Vado 4 with the 710w battery, and I can tell you in optimum conditions, 80 degrees, no wind, mostly flat, but some hills....I have gotten close to 40 miles in all Turbo. I am also north of 250 lbs. I routinely on the weekends in the spring and summer, ride 60 or...
  10. Sefutau2020

    Experienced biker but new to e-bikes

    Not a Trek 7s, but an 8s. Great bike with gobs of torque and great range with the 625w battery. Good hunting....
  11. Sefutau2020

    Giant Fastroad Ex Pro rear wheel replacement

    I have the latest Fastroad Ex Pro purchased in late 2022. I have roughly 1300 miles on it, and have broken 3 spokes, and had the rear wheel rebuilt with 13 gauge spokes, and now the wheel has a large crack along the seam (discovered by the LBS). So, I also own a Trek 8s (2500 miles) and a Vado...
  12. Sefutau2020

    Experienced biker but new to e-bikes

    I've owned Giants, Trek, and Specialized e-bikes. For the money, the Specialized Vado 4 is hard to beat. I own a Trek 8s, but you could spend less and take a look at the Trek 7s. I prefer the Class 3 bikes, just for the higher speed support (28mph). Hope that helps...and happy hunting.
  13. Sefutau2020

    Europe e-bike for newbie

    I owned the Roam E+GTS, and for the money, it is one of the best ebikes out there. I have also owned the Explorer E+, which is also a Giant product with a slightly stronger motor (60nm vs 50nm). The Roam and Explorer were both trouble-free bikes, that road very well, I just prefer the...
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    Review 2022 Giant Fastroad E+ EX Pro

    Reference the chainring, I am not sure there is enough clearance for an upgrade. It is pretty tight. I also saw another review on the internet, where another owner mentioned trying to upgrade his chainring to a 46t and it was not possible. Still, I might take it in to the LBS to see what they...
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    Review 2022 Giant Fastroad E+ EX Pro

    Right. I think Giant is okay with this particular model, but when you own several e-bikes simultaneously, it lends itself to real world testing/evaluation. Giant as a company have been very responsive to my inquiries, but it is hard to ignore that two manufacturers (Trek and Specialized) have...
  16. Sefutau2020

    Review 2022 Giant Fastroad E+ EX Pro

    As I have done with my other ebikes, I am going to review my 2022 Giant Fastroad E+ EX Pro frame size large. Currently, I have a little over 1200 miles on this bike. First, I love the looks of this bike, call me crazy, but the matte black just looks good. I did add Schwalbe Super Moto X tires...
  17. Sefutau2020

    Trek rail 7 as commuter?

    I missed the Cube thing also.....go with the new bike and the warranty. Happy riding....
  18. Sefutau2020

    Trek rail 7 as commuter?

    Okay, got it....for the money, get the gen4 motor, it is awesome in my opinion. Over 2200 miles on it, with NO ISSUES...none. Hope that helps.
  19. Sefutau2020

    Trek rail 7 as commuter?

    Honestly, I own a Trek Allant 8s, and for what you are trying to do, I would probably go with the Trek 7s for roughly 4k US dollars. Now, the 8s is $450 more, and with that you get a bigger batter, and better display and Cobi app. The Bosch gen 4 motor is GREAT....noisy at times, but man is it...
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