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    My perfect Vado 5.0 IGH

    I have 1 of the ergo seats from somebody with foam on the bottom side on top of my Kinetic, cost a couple hundred or more. I would rate it better but it would be hard to put how much money better it is. It is slightly better but if you are on a budget might not be worth it to you. As before your...
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    Wear a helmet and discard the broken and probably old ones

    For those that know me on site here I have another “I fell story.” Last Monday I went for one of my long rides, 53 miles out and 53 back , ride to the Alabama state line from my house. It is about 3 miles of road before the Silver Comet Trail and all trail from there. I was happy to get a...
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    My perfect Vado 5.0 IGH

    I have tried Kinetic and Thudbuster, I found Thud slightly more comfy but a bigger hassle to deal with and not lasting as long before a rebuild is needed. And the elastomers need replacing more often then springs between rebuilds As always your butt may be different ! It appears to me that the...
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    Is it possible to have: class 3, mid drive, belt drive, torque sensor, with throttle, under $4000?

    And how does this answer the op’s question? 3rd time same thread same answer , has this helped find a bike?
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    New 2023 specialized Vado 5.0 IGH

    I am just west of Atlanta on the Silver Comet trail. Once I get by medical issues would be happy to meet up to ride a little with my Vado. I am mobile and could meet you in your area or welcome you here Just noticed yours is the faster red color please be kind to me and my slow off white bike :)
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    Turbo Vado 5.0: how to set proper preload on seat post? How does performance compare to Kinect?

    On my seat post the adjustment says to keep the “screw” inside the frame. Mine is at the bottom, no more room to adjust softer yet it barely seems to contract my 210 lbs (with water and clothes thank you ;) ) when riding. I have multiple seats and stem with the Kinetic post but not this size. I...
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    2022 Vado 5.0 IGH speed issue

    Sux!
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    2022 Vado 5.0 IGH speed issue

    I think I had the slipping once too. When my friend rode it and was comparing it to my thoughts on it it definitely slipped once when he accelerating all out . I saw it happened from behind and confirmed it. I had firmware replaced once and that helped . I think of this bike as a 25 mph bike...
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    Bafang M600? Updated 8/14/22

    I would think the low throttle power in level 1 is set for take off from a start for safety and low wear , on 1 of 620 I can’t use it at low speed, too on and off , almost flipped the bike a couple times where the other bike has been reprogrammed and the throttle follows the pas level and 1 is...
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    Jetson Bolt Won't Ride - Headlights Flash Then Stops

    I bought mine from Costco just for the return policy which I used on 1 bike and kept the other with the working front wheel. I noticed last time at Costco the bike price had the * by the price which supposed to mean it has become discontinued from them when stock is gone
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    Experience Thread: A noobie getting into a specialized vado 5.0 IGH

    Have you run the calibration mode yet ? Pardon me if I missed it if you have
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    COSTCO Is Now Selling A Name Brand Ebike

    I have a Jetson Bolt from Costco , mainly for my grand daughter but I ride it cause it is fun sometimes. I paid 329. Couple days ago I went by the display and saw the the dreaded * by the price . This means when they are gone there will be no more. So if anyone has interest in this 15 mph bike...
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    Experience Thread: A noobie getting into a specialized vado 5.0 IGH

    Micro tune is the same as standard but 10 choices compared to 3 in my mind. I love control which goes against it being automatic shift. I believe this is not the bike for me because I like to shift so often to get just right feel all the time. This is now my brothers bike and he will get it as...
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    What Would You Have Done?

    I am the biggest wimp I would have turned around , no need to press the circumstances for me. On the other hand if you wanted to walk swinging a hatchet/ax this would be a good place to do so alone in general , kind of where else would go for a walk doing this?
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    Throttle that works

    I sent a motor in for excessive noise and power loss . When I received it back it had been reprogrammed. It 1st I thought I had an additional issue because I did not know about the reprogramming. It is so soft on take off in level 1 or 2 is can use the throttle for take off! The throttle power...
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    Experience Thread: A noobie getting into a specialized vado 5.0 IGH

    I am one of the other threads about it being slow. I can hit 28 but not til a cadence of 90 + or so , too fast for me . I consider this a 25 mph bike and then all is well. I can go consistently faster on my trek Allant 7s with upgraded gear set . This bike anyone can ride though ,no real...
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    Atlas first impressions

    I have a Vado 5 with belt andEnviolo It vibrates when pedaling slower than needed for motor activation so basically free wheeling. It appears the belt is very tight. Don’t know how tight it is supposed to be , not going to do anything til next visit to shop and just ask questions unless someone...
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    Turbo Vado 710Wh Battery ?

    1400 plus and not usual for them to give a discount
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    Turbo Vado 710Wh Battery ?

    My shop said it was about 3 days to get after ordering, 1700 list price
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    Turbo Vado 710Wh Battery ?

    I can’t get to 28 until i reach the 90s ,bike shop tested my bike and all say they can including an 80 year old employee. We r working together as they are a good shop . They went for a ride with me but the bike was not right that day and they had to reload the latest firmware.I am riding this...
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