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Howie.... which Bontrager saddle did you get? One of my local bike shops has several Bontrager choices.

Yes. I have several pairs of padded bike pants and shorts. The best are Assos Mille GT Bib Shorts -- https://www.assos.com/us/mille-gt-bib-shorts-18257.html

Actually, I'm most interested to know if the Vado SL 5.0 taillight can be mounted on other seats--Specialized or non-Specialized. I wear padded pants which help.

Hi all, After riding over 1,200 miles, I'm finding the saddle isn't comfortable for my butt. My sit bones get sore. (Otherwise, this is a perfect bike and I love every minute that I'm riding.) As you may know, the saddle has a taillight attached to it. I'm wondering if the light can easily...

"Enjoy" is the key word! Whether it's a Como or Vado, a 3, 4 or 5 is far less important than just getting out there and riding. Fun.

I'm 75 and the Vado SL 5.0 I got last year did the same thing for me--got me riding again and made me feel 20 years younger. (At least until I got off the bike and sat for an hour.:))

Take a look at this kickstand. I have recommended it here before and others have liked it. The link is to an Amazon page. https://a.co/bKhQBI9

Here’s a kickstand that I’ve used. I’ve recommended it here before, and others have liked it. Be sure to get the correct size—18mm or 40mm hole distance. BV Adjustable Rear Mount Bicycle Bike Kickstand for 24" - 29" Mountain Bike/Road Bike/BMX/MTB https://a.co/3Xujp9D

I lost one or two of those plugs on my Vado SL 5.0. Rider Care send me some replacements. See photo.

Hi Joe.... thanks for the seat info. My Vado has a light built into the seat, so I'll have to figure out if I can switch the seat and keep the light. I wouldn't want black either (!), so I was glad mine is silver.

May I ask which Bontrager seat you bought and find comfortable? The seat that came on my Vado SL 5.0 isn't bad, but my butt does feel it after a while. I love your enthusiasm for your new bike. My first e-bike was similar to one of the RadPower bikes, with a huge battery, and weighed about 65...

Shortly after I bought my Vado SL 5.0, I messaged Specialized Support and asked the same question. The reply was this: "If you keep your cadence between 80-90 RPMs and shift gears appropriately, you should get noticeably better range on your bike."

Hi @Artbarton... Perhaps my experience will be helpful. I bought a Vado SL 5.0 (2021 version) six months ago. I'm 75, in reasonable condition, but hardly an athlete. I had both knees replaced three years ago. I see you are in Marin County, so you will be familiar with Mt. Diablo in Walnut...

I guess Specialized has noticed the success of Rad Power Bikes in the US. I live in Berkeley, CA, and there are almost as many of these Rad cargo bikes at Prius's and Tesla's. :)

Here's a kickstand to consider. I suggested this on another thread, and the person ordered it and liked it. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WZ28N24/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s02 I bought a Range Extender here and was pleased by their excellent service...

I submitted a question via the diagnostic menu for my Vado SL 5.0 and never received a reply from Specialized. Please let us know if they respond to you. Thanks.

I’ve noticed no change in my 2021 Vado SL 5.0. It would be nice if there was a “what’s new” doc, but I’m not aware of one. Clearly there’s new stuff for the bikes with Mastermind.

Sure, all companies, big and small, are primarily interested in selling what they make. But one way for any company to retain customers and incentivize them to purchase more or newer products is through customer support. While a support department may not generate revenue, it can certainly go...

After updating MC on my iPhone a few days ago, it said my 2021 Vado SL 5.0 needed a firmware update. I took it to the LBS where I purchased it--Mike's Bikes in Berkeley, CA--and they did the update. It was very simple, took about five minutes, and completed with no problems. All the tech did...

On my Vado SL 5.0, I used a simple cable-tie to hold the cables behind the lens. Works just fine without changing the mount and with no extra pressure on the cables.