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I actually found it doable to maintain 27-28 and to go in fairly good sprints above that—all according to the Turbo Connect Display. No telling how accurate it was. I’ll say this—after the the firmware update and tune of the drive system I got a month in, it was a much faster, better...

Please reference: For clarity, this drag was noticeable and undesirable, but not necessarily unbearable. In fact, I likened the regular Vado response with no assist more to a sense of "rolling resistance" as it felt like there was a loss of energy that I was putting into the cranks that wasn't...

A project! I like it. I'll test it and get back to you, regarding the SL. As I stated, I did not notice any drag in it, but wasn't checking if there was any difference between off and on. I can't test the regular Vado, as it was stolen. If I catch the guy who stole it, I'll ask him, though...

I was pretty happy with mine, too. I changed it mostly to customize the look. The change on the SL is motivated by comfort, though.

Nice thought, but not in our lifetime with Caltrans on the case.

That's interesting. Note that, early on, I took my 2019 Vado 4.0 back to the shop (they kept it for 2 days) to update firmware on the motor and battery, as I was having a bit of a surge issue when I stopped pedaling. My chainwheel would continue to drive for almost a full second after I stopped...

Nice bike! I have a Vado SL in the same color scheme as your Creo. Maybe I'll see you on BART if we ever get back to normal, you know?

SL has: Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm. Maybe my memory is failing me, but the Canopy Sport on the regular Vado was much more comfortable than this one. The Bridge Sport feels hard by comparison. Neither held a candle to the Selle Anatomica, though.

To be clear, I'm still working (and sweating), but yeah, I can make it up some pretty steep hills, like those in the Russian Hill neighborhood, Telegraph Hill, etc. The regular Vado was a bit easier, but not as much as you might think. In either case, it's about selecting the right gear to find...

I'm also on top of one of SF's big hills. These bikes are made for that. Enjoy! PS- We bought a building in Oakland 2 years ago and moved from the Financial District. I used to ride a cable car to work every day. Then, I tried cable car to ferry, but that took too long and often had me missing...

Mine is a Large and is quite tall. I wouldn't want the step over height to be any higher. For the lights--no, unlike the regular Vado, the lights are tied to the main power. It's one of the first things I noticed. On the controller switch, the button that the regular Vado used for the lights...

I have an H2 on order now for my recently purchased Vado SL 4.0. My previous ride, a regular Vado 4.0 was stolen... along with the H2 mounted on it. I love the new SL, but its relatively hard saddle makes me eager for the new H2's arrival.

The tan saddle in the pic you posted actually appears to be a Selle Anatomica H1, rather than an H2. Similar performance and comfort with a different frame design and fixed, rather than user-changeable leather covering. Really nice setup overall, regardless.

I second the Selle Anatomica H2. I had one on my 2019 Vado and it was incredibly comfortable from Day 1. I've ordered another one for my new SL, too. It's moderately expensive, but it is a leather saddle and the leather is of excellent quality. Plus, right now, they're offering 25% off with a...

I live in San Francisco and commute to Oakland via the ferry. It's not a long commute, but I it has big hills and lots of city traffic, making an E-bike the best option I've found for reliably hitting the ferry schedule in a timely manner. I recently had my 2019 Vado 4.0 stolen and vowed to...

Hello from San Francisco. Just picked up my Vado SL 4.0 yesterday and have only had time to take one 10-mile ride so far. However, it is incredible! I'm relatively new to E-bikes, but even so, I can't imagine a much more perfect fit for my needs: about a 70-30 split between commuting and...

Reposting without bolded type (apologies) SF Bay Area My 2019 Vado 4.0 was stolen a couple of months ago. I had the battery off of it and charging at the time. I've since replaced the bike with a Vado SL and am now looking to sell this almost new battery and charger. I only had about 650 miles...

SF BAY AREA My 2019 Vado 4.0 was stolen a few months ago. I had the battery removed and charging at the time it rode off. Since I intended to replace the bike, I held onto the battery thinking, "I'll have a spare!" I've since replaced the bike with a new Vado SL, though, so I need to sell the...