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I think the Vado 3, 4, and 5 all use the same exact frame. The only real difference is in the componentry.

It already has a suspension seat post stock. Not a fancy one but it is fine. For me the issue isn't so much rear suspension but simply having a comfortable saddle for riding 40 minutes each way.

I'm guessing between 6K and 7K miles. I had work done on the motor last fall at the local specialized shop and they reset the mileage back to zero. It's only showing about 2.8K right now. I put on approximately 26 miles per day when I commute by bike. There are 180 days in the school year...

After much research I purchased my Turbo Vado 5.0 in the fall of 2021 when the new/current version had just come out. They were rare as hens teeth back during the heart of the pandemic but here in the greater Portland metro I was able to find one e-bike store that had one in my size on order...

I guess I'm not everyone. I have a 13 mile commute diagonally across the city of Vancouver WA that is on arterials with bike lanes with one big hill at one end. I bought my Turbo Vado 5.0 as a commuting vehicle and it has been superb for that purpose. I'm a reasonably fit recreational rider...

Rolling resistance is also less of a factor on ebikes than regular bikes due to the higher speeds. As you go from say riding at 10-15 mph on a conventional bike to riding at 25 mph on an ebike the friction from wind resistance goes up geometically while rolling resistance does not. So...

I run my Turbo Vado 5.0 at about 50 psi. But I'm a pretty big guy and I'm also carrying bags with spare clothes tools, work backpack, etc. and ride over pretty varied urban pavement in my 13 mile commute, some great, some pretty broken up. They bleed air slowly so every couple weeks I top...

I like retro leather saddles and swapped out my Vado saddle for the Berthoud Aubisque: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/saddles/berthoud-wide-saddle/ I find it fabulously comfortable. I put about 30 miles on the bike daily during my commute and have never ridden on a better...

My daily commute is 25 miles or 12.5 miles of suburban riding each way. If I drive the car it is 17-20 minutes depending on the lights and traffic If I ride it on the Vado on Turbo it is 33-37 minutes depending on the lights. So riding the Vado basically puts an extra 15 minutes onto my daily...

I tossed the stock saddle on my Turbo Vado 5.0 and installed a Berthoud Aubisque saddle https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/saddles/berthoud-wide-saddle/ If you like retro leather saddles, this is an amazingly good saddle for the Vado. I put about 25 miles/day on this bike...

I have Swagman XTC2 and a Swagman XTC4 rear hitch racks that I bought years ago before I ever thought about e-bikes. I use the 2-bike model to carry my Vado on rare occasions that I need to carry it on the car and it works fine That is how I got it home from the shop. I don't think I would...

I have a Turbo Vado 5.0 in size medium. The regular frame model and it fits water bottles perfectly fine. I am 5'9" and the frame fits me perfectly. A Large would be too big I think. One option would be to get a Ortlieb handlebar bag that has water bottle mounts on the sides. I have the...

I own one. I put a $1000 deposit on one at a local e-bike shop about 6 months before on came available and had my name on the first one that arrived at their shop. BTW, worth the wait. Excellent bike in every way.

I've been riding my regular road bike all summer for fitness. It's a relatively high-end road bike with Ultegra componentry and a titanium frame so not a beater bike. The Vado is my commuting bike and since I'm a teacher and don't commute during the summer I haven't been using it. Yesterday I...

The higher standover height is probably due to the fact that the Tero has a longer fork and maybe slightly larger profile tires.

Is the Vado computer tied in any way to the chainring size or gearing? Will swapping out chainrings affect any of the readings?

Yes, I have had the same issue with pedal strike while cornering. I suspect there are design compromises involved. You either use shorter crank arms or raise the height of the bottom bracket which will raise the center of gravity of the bike and perhaps make it more unwieldly in urban settings...

I haven't had my Vado long enough to go through a chain cleaning. On my other bikes I do a complete tear-down and overhaul about once a year and clean the chain, derailleurs, cluster, and other parts in an ultrasonic cleaner then re-lube and install. I also replace all the cables every couple...

I'm a teacher and I haven't ridden it much at all so far this summer because I'm busy riding my titanium road bike for fitness. The Vado is my commuting bike and I'll be back on it as soon as school starts back up in late August. As for accessories, I have done the following modifications: 1...

Loving the bike. Mostly using it for commuting. Absolutely zero problems with it so far. I've swapped out the pedals for Shimano SPD pedals and I swapped out the seat for a Brooks Champion flyer that I took off my mountain bike. Otherwise it it is basically stock. This time of year we have...