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After about 3400 miles (which is really huge for me) on my Vado SL 5.0 EQ; 2100 miles which were put on in 2021, I'm enjoying the ride and preparing for some longer Rails to Trails rides this Spring/summer. I have two Range Extenders. Trying to find the sweet spot on battery life, overall...

Good for you - 80 to go!

CA FLASH - thanks for your update. I missed a few of the posts. Did your insurance finally re-imburse you for the stolen bike? I'm also a CA rider with a couple expensive class 3 bikes. I did call my insurance (Safeco) several months back to ask about theft coverage. Particularly if they are...

Hey Mike on a Bike, I have about 3000 miles on my Vado SL 5.0EQ USA 2020 version. In 2021 my goal was 2000 miles; still have 99 miles to go, but think I will make it :-). - anyway... although the USA version is different than the EU version, I have also found there is a difference in noise and...

(Sadly I live in a crime ridden urban area and have had many bikes stolen over the years Using less strict enforcement methods (good locks but not great locks,) etc. Just returned from a 4500 mile road trip. 9 states. Encountered snow, rain, lightening, hail, 50 mile an hour wind and 107 degree...

I rode the CdA last year around sept 1,2. The east end was over 100 degrees. It was awful. Long stretch w no shade. The west end around the lake a few days earlier was enjoyable, and a much nicer ride scenery wise. It’s a lovely trail.

How are you taking the batteries on the airplane?

Yes it’s a great ride! I went both directions on my specialized Vado. in the very first tunnel is the border between Idaho and mont. there is a nice sign, but easy to miss if you are not looking for it, or don’t have a bright light. Makes a great picture spot.

I was also wondering about solar panels. I know many people in EU that tour travel with them. I'm guessing you ruled them out. I wish you all the best. Planning several long trail rides this summer - like Katy trail with my Vado SL - With two extra Range extenders. But I will be charging along...

Thanks, I found it at a site online (sports ridge) with free shipping, should be here Monday - but it was $30. They were the only place of the six I checked with it in stock. I really don't want to use Bungee cords.... hopefully will not be the only solution, or I would have not ordered. About...

So It turns out that just about everyone is out of that adapter. Called three LBS and Amazon -- all out. I found one place online who says that they have it, so going to give them a try. Guess I will just have to get a new bag to work with it. It's probably better than the velcro system anyway...

Thanks Bec 111; I appreciate your time. - I will order the adapter, but I wonder if you can clarify something for me. Just from my online view I can't tell - does the adapter make it so that I can use a bag with a 5" VELCRO attachment base, (does it make my current 3.5" wide rack 5" wide?) Or...

Thank you very much. Unfortunately I already own the velcro attached bag - but I guess could buy something else if needed. I did just review the rack time bases and systems on their site - looks like a nice product, and something that is what I'm looking for. But on their site there is no...

Hi Over 50 - thanks for your post. I have the same bike, which I now have 1600 miles on. Like you I have made many mods. I was wondering specifically about your rear rack. The rack is so narrow that many of the rear bags are difficult to secure, without it rocking side to side or sloping to one...

Thanks so much for the explanation. You are correct I have the Mission C app set to drain first from the RE and not the combo. I seem to recall the booklet saying that will give a bit more charge, however that is probably incorrect - but nevertheless, only having to charge the RE is one of the...

Today I rode 35 - yes I could do that just on the bike battery w/o the range extender, but I always take it. Maybe I am the only one that struggles getting the charger cord in the internal battery and reconnecting the cord to the bike from the RE, but I pretty much hate the design. On most my...

Hey Riders, Re: the Vado SL 5 2021 version... I have had mine about 7 months - am currently riding about 50-100 miles a week, but that varies. I have noticed consistency when the RE runs out and the bike is transitioning to the internal battery (remaining battery between 105% and 96%) while...

Congrats Rixtory! I'm sure you will enjoy your new gift to yourself. I just finished a 240 mile month and would not have come close to that on my analogue bike as the wind is big deterrent to me, but not on my ebike. Yes! Your legs will still get a great work out and you will come to love the...

The long tunnel at the beginning was pretty dark. I also velcroed a small but really bright flashlight to my helmet. And two small little little lights on helmet (front and Rear). I helped others out in the first long tunnel. I think the bike headlight alone would be sufficient but but not...

Really great Customer service to give you so many options. I can offer that I ordered a Levo at the end of June and it took over 3 months to arrive. I ended up missing the opportunity to ride it on a trip planned for it, and instead rode my Vado. Now the Levo has been in my garage waiting for...