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RunGap sounded great until I looked and saw that it's only for iOS (Apple stuff). I also use my Edge for all my outdoor riding, so the issue was only for my virtual rides. My phone stays in my pocket or bag, but the Edge does display text messages and incoming call notifications, so on occasion...

My biggest problem with a commute like that would simply be the time it takes, but to each their own.

Only 36T on the rear? My 5.0 is 44-50 in its lowest gear, which is more than I'd need on anything around here if I were pedaling with zero assist (Hmm...I might have to verify that).

Thanks for increasing the entropy of the Universe... 😄

Just a comment on total elevation numbers. When I do a ride with my Garmin Edge, the data is also uploaded to Strava and to another program that I use called SportTracks. When I do a virtual ride with my Wahoo Kickr and FulGaz app, the data goes right to Strava, but they also send me a .fit file...

And from Grand Rapids the White Pine all the way to Cadillac, or turn right at Reed City and take the Pere Marquette to Midland. I've been jealous of the extensive, connected trail system on the west side of the state, much of which is due to Fred Meijer of course. I'm in the SE quadrant of the...

I'm always careful about setting the correct ride type since it's meaningless and unfair to get a KOM -- or even a PR -- on a regular segment where everyone's supposed to be going on their own power (although I'm sure it happens a lot, even intentionally!). Seems like segment times on an e-bike...

LOL! Been there, done that (on an analog bike)... :D

I hope your taking this as a discussion, not an argument :). There are as many differences between e-bike riders and what they're looking for as there are between analog bike users (e.g. roadie vs MTB); we can't lump everyone together. I test rode an Allant before buying my first Vado and it had...

I beg to disagree on that point. About a month after I got my Vado 4.0 in 2020, they announced the SL series and, for me at least, it obsoleted the bike I'd just bought and I've been waiting two years to justify replacing it. Then of course my new SL has the new Mastermind TCU and OTA updates vs...

I agree that the full-power Vado would probably be best for you if the purpose is commuting and utility usage. Since you have a couple of great recreational bikes, you won't have to be concerned about the Vado's weight, off-road handling, etc. If you test ride both back-to-back, you will...

It should be stamped on them somewhere and is also in the geometry chart on the web site at 170mm for all sizes, which is pretty standard. The BB height is also the same for all.

The allen key is the best assuming that you have it in a 3/8-drive socket -- not an L-shaped hand tool -- and can put a breaker bar on it. Also, be careful about which direction you turn it. The right side has standard right-hand threads, but when loosening it as viewed from the backside of the...

I'm glad you like your bike. I just have a comment on the Garmin Varia radar, which I have as an accesory item that goes with my Edge 1030+. One thing to note is that it only tracks vehicles that are approaching you from behind, including other bikes (when they get close enough). But something...

Reminds me of back in the day carving some turns on my BMW motorcycle and impressing my buddies behind me with the shower of sparks from dragging the center stand on the asphalt when I had to lean farther into the turn -- a real butt-clenching moment for me! Ever since, I'm religious about...

Well, even with the current design, you can always stick something improper in there and reap the consequences, as I did with a pair of scissors when I was about 3-4 years old (and still remember it!). :oops:

Actually, the charging circuit is sort of a two-way connection. If you think about it, the battery is "hot" and so is the charger. So which side should get the male contacts? And if you look at it from the point of the connector overall, the charger plug is male with female pins and the battery...

Are you running those tubeless?

My 5.0 is now outfitted (except for the range extender) and is ready to ride as shown here. Updates include the rear rack, pedals, bottle cages, Redshift seatpost with OEM saddle, BUP saddle mount for Varia, Garmin Edge bar mount, side stand, and bar-end mirror. The as-delivered weight was 35.5...

Is that a size M? One thing about my size L is that I have cage mounts on the underside of the top tube as well, so I can have two water bottles and the range extender connected. I might have to look into that Ass Saver, since the shield I was planning on using comes with straps that aren't long...