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I’m not sure what you mean. I’m getting both- one is for my husband

Thank you! I will compare them for sure as a follow-up to this thread. Wouldn't it be ironic if I concluded that I should have just gotten two 4.0s? I think the 4.0 has landed and is being put together at LBS and the 5.0 might be a week out.

Well, update I found a 5.0! So we are getting one of each- a 4.0 and a 5.0! Thanks everyone for the lively discussion

Well, then please don't bash someone you have had no contact with and with whom I have had several lengthy conversations- or my judgement. Yes, of course I considered that and had confirmation from several sources that this bike can handle that as I am planning to use it for errands. If I was...

I hope the “ new man” finds the door very soon!

Let us know what you get!

Thank you for your encouraging comment. To be clear, Rene is not in my LBS but is part of the Specialzed customer support national line. I’m really sorry you have to deal with a difficult local rep- I have yet to find out what I am dealing with locally once my bike is ready. Wishing both of us luck!

I don’t think so— the guy’s name is Rene and you can talk to him yourself. He was super detailed and candid and he has both bikes in his family. At the time I started talking to him there were 5.0s available. He was the first to make me reconsider getting the 4.0. The fork on the 4.0 is actually...

I went the 4.0 route because 5.0s are no longer regularly available (except the IGH model) unless I really want to go on a hunt to find one in a far away shop willing to ship. I would have done that had I heard there was a big difference in the riding experience but, calling Specialized several...

In the US at full price they are $1500 apart; with the current sale they are $750 apart

LOL, I will ride my Vado when it arrives! Specialized ships to LBS for assembly. Too much time between order and actual riding- thus, the continued contemplation and analysis. But between you, Jessy1 and Rene at Specialized, I’m free to just get excited about the 4.0!

Just what I wanted to hear!!! Thank you! And when I called Specialized, their customer service rep said exactly the same thing!

Hi, I ordered a pair of Coolcaves but wondered about a way to lock them to the rack. Any recommendations?

Thank you! The 5.0 just isn’t available so I went with the 4.0 and bought the radar separately for $140. The 4 vs 5 price difference now is $700 so I hopefully I’ll have no regrets!

Well, it’s moot cuz the 5,0 just isn’t available except in IGH. But I’m female and not heavy and I’m buying the radar separately for $140 so hopefully I’ll be ok. I live in an area with flats and hills but nothing dramatic. Thank you!

Well, I agree. Just ordered 2 4.0s- a black for my husband and a red for me!!

I spoke to Specialized rep today who said in his riding experience there is really no discernible difference in the ride based on the motor - to get the 5.0 only if I want the built in radar and enhanced front fork. I would be interested in others' subjective ride experience comparing these two...

Thanks Ben- Do you go up the big hill by your house carrying cargo? Like a lot of groceries?

I am torn between the 4.0 and 5.0 as well. I am hoping to do grocery shopping with the bike and do have to ride home uphill with loaded rear rack and panniers, so I am wondering if the additional torque would be helpful. Have you had a chance to haul a load with your 4.0? Did you have enough ooomph?

I just got off the phone with an absolutely wonderful Specialized rep. After talking to him, I decided I might be happier with the chain version and he suggested I really consider the 4.0 rather than the 5.0. Thanks for your input everybody!