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Nice choice of pedal! I've been looking at those myself. I also love my Kinekt seat post. Good choice--quality upgrades!

I have mostly seat-of-the-pants comparisons in that regard, with no real data to accurately answer your question. I will say that, outside a couple of times trying it out, I NEVER rode my standard Vado without assist. It just wasn't pleasant. The couple of times I tried to do it (over about a...

To my knowledge, both 4.0 EQ and 5.0 EQ have the same tires and fenders. Non EQ versions get a different tire setup--non-reflective sidewall and slightly knobby tread, but also shared between both the 4.0 and 5.0.

Yeah, I read that. Still skeptical.

I'd also taco that frame in about five seconds in San Francisco urban riding. A seat post tube would only cost a few pounds and change the structural rigidity of that bike immensely. It might not look as cool as that design, but it would look a lot better than having your $4k bike snapped in half.

Still, meh. A bike that cool looking should be a Class 3.

It's also limited to 15.5 mph.

Why wouldn't your seat post work? If it's 27.2" it should fit just fine, unless you're concerned about the proper length. The Kinekt does offer some varying length options, if that's your issue. Of course, it's best to go with the shortest seat post that will work for you, for minor weight...

That looks awesome. Seems like they erred on the side of being lightweight as an analog bike, though: The bike is pedal assist-only, and thus the base model comes with a 36V battery rated for 125Wh of capacity, though the company has confirmed that a larger 250Wh battery is coming soon...

Yup. Pretty hard to beat one-hand, 2-second installation and removal. Is it possible those who say they don’t fit securely aren’t using the clip inserts that come with the bags?

No, my bike is an EQ, so the light is on the mudguard. I have a reflector on the seat post.

As my commuter on a Vado SL, I use this single rear pannier for my laptop, notebooks and other misc supplies and things. It’s a Brooks Suffolk, which is pretty much a re-branded Ortlieb Backroller, with a bit better pocket design, nicer closures and details and top quality materials and...

Sounds like a good setup. Looking forward to hearing how it works out. Cheers!

Really good looking bike :cool: ! Definitely play with the settings on Mission Control. I'm your same age and probably a bit less in analog-bike shape (long hiatus for me riding analog) and I have found that I ride quite a bit with 0% assist on the SL and the bulk in ECO, which I have dialed...

My only wish for the Vado SL--a step-through frame. That way, my wife would have one too.

That would be my guess too. Cadence is king (way more so than torque) in climbing with an SL. Have you tried climbing with a lower gear that would allow you to spin faster and more consistently?

Bought mine through the Selle Anatomica site and got 20% off with their discount code. Still pricey, but It's made such an improvement in my ride and the build quality is high, so, to me, it has been worth it. I opted not to go for the carbon version as it costs $50 more and only weighs a...

I'm running 50psi now. The difference in comfort and control provided by the new saddle and suspension seat post was significant to me. Staying in the saddle versus standing on the pedals for bumps on these front-wheel weighted bikes makes a huge difference in ride quality, especially in fast...

I don't have the range extender yet. I am still considering adding it. My bike is primarily used as a commuter, so it remains to be seen if I want/need it. Having come from a regular Vado to the SL, I've already noticed, by my rough estimate, about 30-40% greater range for the SL on identical...

Make sure the gas cap is on. 😉 ...Sorry you're having issues. Just trying to lighten the mood.