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  1. Terry317

    Vado Handlebar modifications solutions/suggestion please

    I installed Jones H-Bar® SG 2.5 Loop Aluminum on my Vado 4.0. They raise the bars 2.5' and sweep back nicely. It did require installing a longer shift cable and back brake line. I really like the bars, they have improved the comport of my ride. I'm a bit more upright so less pressure on my hands...
  2. Terry317

    I hate fenders...

    I like my Vado fenders but they do narrow the selection of bike racks that don't touch the fenders.
  3. Terry317

    Vado Handlebar modifications solutions/suggestion please

    Sounds like your getting there; sorry you didn't like the Jones bars. I wondered at first if 45 degrees would be too much back sweep but it seems like a more natural hand position at least for me. Hopefully your new ones will work better for you; getting the right bars that are comfortable can...
  4. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Very nice rig, if you go with others they can help lift the bike. You can haul all the locks and chains necessary to secure the bike in the truck. How’s the fishing?
  5. Terry317

    Vado Handlebar modifications solutions/suggestion please

    Haven't been watching the forum too much so just saw this. I installed the Jones bars and I really like them; they added 2.5 inches of height and the sweepback got them a bit closer. Much more enjoyable ride. Most likely the rear brake hydraulic line and shift cable will need to be changed as...
  6. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I finally got my new right brake line and shift cable replaced with longer ones to accommodate the Jones bars I put on my Vado 4. Brakes are working fine but shift cable needs adjustment as some shifts are not so good. Probably just cable tension adjustment as all was well before replacing the...
  7. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Stefan, Are there bike lanes for most of the route or must you ride in traffic? If in traffic Drivers must be much more accommodating to bike riders than here in Indiana.
  8. Terry317

    Raising the handlebar on a '19 Vado 3.0

    No I don’t feel it’s too much. if you hang your arms Loose at your side and bing them forward and up 45 degrees is about the natural angle your wrist Are at.
  9. Terry317

    Raising the handlebar on a '19 Vado 3.0

    I agree, routing the new shift cable and hydraulic line won’t be fun. Like you and a few others I’m an engineer which means I can have too much of a can do attitude that gets me into more work than I like.
  10. Terry317

    Raising the handlebar on a '19 Vado 3.0

    Stefan, I understood that from your comments but I preferred more back sweep and the Jones bars provide additional space to change hand positions plus more room to mount a bag or light. Just a personal preference ; once I get the cable and hose installed all should be good. It will be good...
  11. Terry317

    Raising the handlebar on a '19 Vado 3.0

    I had them there but it was worse.
  12. Terry317

    Raising the handlebar on a '19 Vado 3.0

    I finally purchased and installed Jones bars on my Vado 4 2020. They provide 2.5" of rise and 45 degree back sweep and based on a few short rides I like they a lot. I'm more upright with less stress on my wrists. Seems to be a very comfortable riding position, much more natural for the wrists...
  13. Terry317

    CrossCurrent - need REALLY upright riding position - advice before purchasing please!

    Gege, I would also like more info on extending or replacing the hydraulic brake line. I just received the Jones bars but the right brake line and shifter cable needs to be longer by 3-4 inches.
  14. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I like that idea, a short bracket with Star washer to reduce movement. Thanks!
  15. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Yes, mine tilts but no side to side or ability to raise or lower. Seems fine for now.
  16. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    It is a solid mount but I wish there was some aiming ability.
  17. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Apparently my bike is not as new as I thought.
  18. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    What year and model Vado do you have? The front light on my 2020 Vado 4 is not attached to the fender but rather mounted on a bracket that is part of the handle bar mount.
  19. Terry317

    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I guess I should get in practice of changing flats, my lazy side was going to rely on the cell phone call to my better half for a pickup. Then change flat at home with a beer in hand.
  20. Terry317

    New Como v2’s arrived!

    Great colors for the bikes, enjoy your rides. I also like that bike rack, seems like one of the few that works with bikes that have fenders.
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