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I noticed Specialized posted a 2025 Vado 5 ST with a few new specs to show include Shimano CUES group set and brakes and a Cane Creek Thudbuster suspension seat post. It’ll be interesting to see what changes the Vado 3 and 4 will get...

I weighed my Tero X5 with the large frame, with Rock Bros pedals that aren’t particularly light, and a water bottle cage. It also has the original tires with tubes. I used a very nice digital fish scale and hung the bike from the scale which was attached to a shelf bracket. The weight is 60.82...

I’ll weigh my X5 later with the battery. On the US site I believe they list the X6 in a medium frame at 58lbs.

Hard to say what's true. The dealer I talked to said he had a meeting yesterday with the inside rep who told him. They ordered 5 bikes. We'll see but I won't be surprised if it's the 1.1 but it doesn't make any sense from a manufacturing standpoint to offer both motors.

A Specialized dealer told me today that the Vado SL with the 1.2 is due very soon, likely in September.

That’s what I figured but was hoping I was wrong.

Any word on if/when Specialized is coming out with the SL using the 1.2 motor? I’m ready to buy one when available.

That’s weird. On their site Specialized is saying the aluminum Creo will be available in August. I didn’t any of the aluminum Creo’s have been released yet, but I could be wrong.

I'm planning to buy a Creo 2 in aluminum when available, primarily for road riding only. I considered a Roubaix, still might get one, but I do like my electric assist when needed.

Since this is a Specialized sub forum and I own a Tero X5 I would strongly suggest taking another look at the X5 or 6. I ride mine on the road all the time as well as typical single track. It’s a fantastic do it all bike.

Not that I've noticed. They're the same motor and are very quiet relative to other brands.

My Vado 3IGH is a little louder than my Tero X5 and my wife’s Vado 4. It’s not much louder but is noticeable, not annoying, though.

Yes, Bosch is certified.

I believe this is true. I’m very surprised Specialized hasn’t gotten certified.

That's certainly what I'd do and have done on longer rides.

That I don’t know. I suppose if they don’t intend to use their 530w battery they can transfer the cover if the 710 doesn’t come with the cover.

Yes, you can use the 710w Como 4 battery. I have a Vado 3IGH and use my Vado 4 710w battery all the time.

I did the same thing during my first ride on my Vado IGH. It’s not a critical part. Many belt drive bikes don’t even have guards as they’re not needed. My LBS keeps them in stock because they break often. I think it was about $20.

If you find yourself having to push the bike, the walk mode works very well at removing the weight of the bike. I actually like these heavier bikes on the more complex trails I ride. I don’t do big jumps or drops anymore that the weight might be an issue but otherwise the extra weight gives a...

I’ve ridden trails like that on my Tero X5 with no problems. The Tero X, especially the 5 and 6 are very capable bikes. That said if that was only type of riding I did then I’d opt for the Levo.