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Thank you! I entered the serial number there, and it brings me to a page that lists the specs of the fork, but when I click on the "Documents" link, it just leads me to a dizzying list of about 60 different PDF files -- none of which really seem specific to my fork. When I view the file for...

Hello, I got my Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH a few days ago. When I picked it up from the dealer, they had the front suspension on lock out, and it was only after a couple of days of riding that I unlocked it. It seems to work, but I know it's possible to adjust the suspension to my body weight...

Thanks for your comment! Yes, I am hooked on the lower rack rail. I had been using the top Oreleib brackets in the centered (default) position, which didn't really allow for the bottom bracket to clamp onto the rack in any position. I was able to get it to clamp on at a weird angle, but it...

Hi, I have a Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH and use Ortleib Back-Roller panniers. The panniers fit great on the top brackets, but I am having trouble getting the lower 'arm' bracket to secure to the rack. It seems the rack is bent out away from the bike frame, so that the screw on the arm cannot tighten...

But in Canada, it's not even possible for me to order from the website... There is literally nothing available from dealers OR website.

Here in Canada, my local dealer doesn't have any stock of the Vado 5.0 (in any version), and also can't order any version from the website. Super frustrating!

I've given up in the Allant+. Now I'm mostly interested in a 2022 Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH, which you also can't buy or order (at least in Canada LOL).

We get it, you are satisfied with nothing and you complain about everything. We've all read thread after thread of you complaining about bike manufacturers for years. I don't think anyone really wants to read your dribble any longer. At least you could keep it all contained to a single thread...

Are you the same guy that was complaining about problem after problem with your Trek a year or two ago?

I live in Canada where we are limited to 20 mph, so I'd be interested in derestricting as well. :)

The C380+ is a nice bike for sure. I really wish Gazelle would offer some version of that bike in Canada, only with the vs motor rather than the speed motor. For some reason Gazelle hasn't realized there is a market for the high torque cx motor in high step, so they're offering low step only...

Great post Victor, thank you for your thoughts!

Yeah, Dost doesn't have dealers - they have a van with a couple bikes that tours around giving test rides. They have offices in Port Coquitlam (suburb of Vancouver) where you can also do test rides. But they aren't being sold through any dealers AFAIK.

Hi, I thought about that too since I live in Vancouver, and it's only about a 45 minute drive to the US. I think it could be possible, but I'm afraid of issues at the border. I'm not sure what I would do if the border people don't let the bike through!

I wish they would upgrade their motors and integrate them into the frame properly, so the wires aren't hanging exposed on the bottom of the frame...

Got several emails hyping this event over the last week: https://dostbikes.com/launch-event. I was hoping they might announce better, more integrated motors and better cable routing. Turns out it was two CVT belt drive versions of the two existing models. The belt drive is pretty cool, but...

I don't like how step through frames look, and I want to buy something I like when I'm spending $5,000 on a bicycle. :) I've also heard that step through frames are less rigid and can flex/wobble at higher speeds, but I don't have any experience with this in the Gazelle frames.

I've been waiting for about 3 months or so for the Allant+ 8 to become available again. I'd much prefer an 8s, but they don't sell those in Canada due to federal laws regarding maximum ebike speeds, but I'm planning to add a derestrictor module. I test drove the 7 and the 8 (in a size slightly...

They do make an 8, but the 2022 model hasn't been announced yet (unless they're for some reason discontinuing it, which I doubt considering they're currently offering the 2022 8s). But yeah, like Dallant said, the only difference is that the 8s has the speed motor. :)

It's not available in Canada though, because speeds are limited to 20 mph. So we don't have the C380+, only the C380, which doesn't have the high step and has the weaker motor.