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  1. Sefutau2020

    1 Year Review Specialized Vado 4 (3000 miles)

    Yes sir, the brakes have been serviced......one year check-up. Then brakes aren't bad, but to me not as strong as the ones on the 8s and Fastroad. The 710 watt battery is great. Like you, I like the long rides, so being able to ride in Sport mode for 45 miles, and still have some battery...
  2. Sefutau2020

    My 2022 Turbo Vado 4 Review.

    My longest ride to date is 62 miles all in Eco mode (35/35) and I arrived home with 28% battery left. This was very impressive.
  3. Sefutau2020

    My 2022 Turbo Vado 4 Review.

    Great review....I love my Vado 4, and after 1 plus years of ownership, I have had no significant issues. This bike is rock solid, with top notch engineering.
  4. Sefutau2020

    1 Year Review Specialized Vado 4 (3000 miles)

    I've been fortunate enough to own the Specialized Vado 4 e-bike for over a year now, and I am thrilled to say that it has provided me with 3,000 trouble-free miles of riding pleasure. From its impressive 70 Nm of torque to its exceptional performance, this bike has exceeded my expectations in...
  5. Sefutau2020

    Choose between Vado3 or 4, or Tero3.0

    I concur....for the price point, the Vado 4 is really hard to beat.
  6. Sefutau2020

    Wow-Prices are down on E-Bikes on Specialized site!

    Can never seem to find a Vado 5 online....period. Good sale though. Looks like Trek has a sale going too on their Allants.
  7. Sefutau2020

    Choose between Vado3 or 4, or Tero3.0

    I have a Vado 4 and love it. I have never taken it off road. I think the 70 nm on the 4 is a much better option than the 50 nm on the Tero 3. Just my two cents.
  8. Sefutau2020

    NBD Here is my Specialized Turbo Tero X 6.0

    Thank you......very nicely done. Enjoy the ride....
  9. Sefutau2020

    NBD Here is my Specialized Turbo Tero X 6.0

    Very nice bike. I have a Vado 4 that I love. Can I ask you what type of rack you are running? It's not stock, correct? Thanks.
  10. Sefutau2020

    First Time Buyer with Decision Paralysis

    I own a Specialized Vado 4 and a Trek Allant 8s currently, but have also owned 5 other ebikes to include Giant's offering. I love the Vado and Trek, but for the money, without any upgrades, my money would be on the Vado 4 for $4000.00 (US). I have not had one issue with the Trek or Specialized...
  11. Sefutau2020

    2022 Vado - Flat tire while on kickstand

    I have a raised bike stand that holds the bike, and elevates it slightly off the ground.... This works perfectly because it allows me to work on the bike without worrying about it tipping over. https://www.etrailer.com/Bike-Storage/Thule/THBSTK2.html? Hope this helps....
  12. Sefutau2020

    Range estimate Trek 8s when first powered on

    On Saturday's and Sundays, I routinely ride 50 to 60 miles per day. All of my previous eBikes, and to include my current Specialized Vado 4 and Giant Fastroad, all deliver the expected ranges, based on battery capacity. This bike is the first NOT to deliver as expected, considering that it has...
  13. Sefutau2020

    Range estimate Trek 8s when first powered on

    Thanks...the problem is, this NEVER happened with the 2021. It always showed 96 miles in estimated range in ECO. On one ride with the 2021 in all ECO, I arrived home after 66 miles, with 32% battery left. Even in Tour mode with the 2021, I could easily get 60 miles in that setting. On the...
  14. Sefutau2020

    Range estimate Trek 8s when first powered on

    I have owned two Trek Allant 8s's.....2021 and now 2023. When I purchased the 2021 model, the instant I powered it on, it showed 96 miles in estimated range for the ECO setting. Fast forward to 2023, and my current Trek showed 47 miles in estimated range for the ECO setting. Over the last 500...
  15. Sefutau2020

    Turbo Vado SL 5.0 or Fx+2

    You will enjoy that bike....take care.
  16. Sefutau2020

    Turbo Vado SL 5.0 or Fx+2

    I owned a Specialized Vado SL 4, which has the same motor as the SL 5. This was a great bike, but I wanted more power due to being a big guy, but this bike was still a blast to ride. The Vado SL 4 also gave me about 70 miles in all ECO mode on a full charge...not sure what the range is for the...
  17. Sefutau2020

    Kiox 300 replaced Smartphone Hub - 2023 Trek 8s

    Not sure, but they do look a little different. I would call the local Trek dealer and ask them if your specific bike is able to be updated. I know the retrofit kit came with the same controller that I have on the Trek 8s....so installation only involved about 10 or 15 minutes (mounting to the...
  18. Sefutau2020

    Kiox 300 replaced Smartphone Hub - 2023 Trek 8s

    Yes sir, its the Kiox – Bosch eBike System 2. Apparently there are two versions of the Kiox.....one for the Smart System, and the other for the System 2 ebikes. I am just very happy the Smartphone Hub and the Cobi app are gone......I did not like that setup.
  19. Sefutau2020

    Quietest motor?

    In my personal experience ranked quietest to loudest: 1. Brose/Specialized Vado 4 2. Yamaha/Giant Fastroad Ex Pro 3. Brose/Specialized Vado SL 4 4. Bosch/Trek Allant 8s Hope that helps....
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