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When you have that much battery/weight, wouldn't it just be better to run the regular vado on a lower assistance level. Isn't the battery 700wh? I can see riding with a range extender, but just wondering if I needed 2-3 range extenders, why not ride an ebike with more assistance/battery? Or...

Disadvantage on Momentum, is that the Smartphone integration on Giant bikes is much worse than Specialized. I have a Giant. Also, Giant support is worse. Components are worse too. But probably a decent bike for the $$.

Before I got my Turbo Vado SL, I was looking at Momentum (Giant sub brand) Voya e+. They make a couple of road bikes (drop bar and flat) for $2400-3200. I'm not sure if anyone sells them in stores, but I think you can order them to be delivered to Giant dealers. Those seem to be the...

So do you feel like you would use Microtune, or stick with the 3 levels?

Analyzing via Strava my first ride with the Turbo Vado SL vs my old Cannondale. I was riding the Vado at 35/100 most of the time. This was an out and back. About 4 miles each direction longer, because I felt better on the vado. Main differences: Turbo Vado is beginning of the summer...

Thanks. I already knew that. I was asking about automatically resetting it after not riding for some time.

I don't suppose there is any way to automatically reset the trip odometer if the bike hasn't been used for x hours? This is for the TCU on the 2022 Vado SL. Forgot to reset it a few times. I'm used to the Garmin trip automatically resetting.

I had something like that happen years ago. Dog ran across in front of my bike. Got caught in my front wheel. Dog flipped around and I went over the front of my bike onto the pavement. We both ended up mostly ok. Dog owner was apologetic. I felt bad for her dog. I'm always leary about...

Thanks for this post. I was thinking I needed to add my new Vado 5.0 SL to my insurance. Checked with my homeowners and Velo. I have 2 bikes.. a 2020 Reign E+1 that is already on my homeowners policy. For homeowners, the total is about $320/year for both bikes. For Veloinsurance the total...

Got this bag to replace my top tube bag, because I didn't want to cover the TCU. Someone else recommended the Burrito bag from Roadrunner. I got the mini from Lead Out instead. Seems to be more waterproof and I liked the design a little better. Has good straps and a cord that I put around...

I bought a Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0. Love it so far. Tero was more offroad/heavier than I needed. I looked at it, but didn't test ride.

Interesting..I'll check out microtune on my next ride.

I guess I would have liked the front chain ring to be a 46t or higher, rather than a 44t. I guess I'm used to my quick carbon 2, that has a 50t large ring and 11 rear.

Also. I did wish I had another gear when I was going downhill. Wasn't even that steep and ran out of gear. Not a huge deal, but wanted to go faster.

Good point. I may try it again. I just have a go-to saddle that I use on my bikes. I'll keep with that until my bum doesn't hurt then try and switch back to the bridge.

35/35, 60/60, 100/100

Butt hurt even with shorts like that 🤔😄

Rode 14 miles yesterday. 27 miles today. Rode almost all ECO. Today I had Eco@35/100. Went outbound until battery was at 60%. More uphill and 10-15mph headwind. Wanted to make sure I had enough to get back. Ended up getting back with about 40% left. Tried putting it in Turbo...

Yeah. On the 2022 Vado 5.0 SL, there is a pretty large gap between where the post stops the seat tube and the seat. I had them cut it to 320mm and there is still a pretty good distance. Then again. I didn't check. Maybe it's hitting the screws for the back bottle holder?

Looks like Kinekt won't drill a hole for you anymore, so will definitely be using your guide when I get it. Also, couldn't get a short enough seat post, so I'll have to cut it down when I get it. I think default is 350mm. I need around 320mm due to my stubby legs.