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  1. John in CA

    Do you recognize this part? Vado SL 5.0 + range extender

    Hi all, I found this small rubber gasket on the floor of my garage, and I can't figure out what it belongs to. It almost fits into the charging port on the bike, but it's tight. The diameter of the hole in the gasket closely matches the RE plug. I don't recall this gasket being on the RE...
  2. John in CA

    Vado SL 5.0 - power setting to compensate for bike weight

    I regularly ride my SL 5.0 with a friend who is on an 18lb. road bike. We typically ride up (and then down) a very steep mountain--3,500 vertical feet in 12 miles. I couldn't do it without my Vado, and even using the motor, it's hard work and a great workout. I'm sure my friend works harder...
  3. John in CA

    Vado SL 5.0 -- Maintenance suggested/required?

    I purchased my Vado SL 5.0 in September, 2021. The odometer now reads 1,722 miles (not much). According to Ride With GPS, my elevation climbed is 208,418'. My local bike shop, Mike's Bikes in Berkeley, CA, is recommending a service every two years, and that sounds like a good idea to me...
  4. John in CA

    Vado SL 5.0 saddle isn't comfortable

    Hi all, After riding over 1,200 miles, I'm finding the saddle isn't comfortable for my butt. My sit bones get sore. (Otherwise, this is a perfect bike and I love every minute that I'm riding.) As you may know, the saddle has a taillight attached to it. I'm wondering if the light can easily...
  5. John in CA

    Vado SL 5.0 - lights go on when charging - how to turn them off?

    When I charge my 2021 Vado SL 5.0, the headlight and tail light both go on and stay on until charging is complete. I assume this is correct behavior, but I am wondering if there is a way to turn the lights off during charging. Thanks!
  6. John in CA

    Vado SL 5.0 -- reasonable range on hills? (Mt. Diablo, CA)

    Hi, I just bought a Vado SL 5.0 and am happy to have discovered this forum. I have a favorite ride I do with a friend--Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, CA. It is 12 miles, all uphill, with an elevation gain of approximately 3,500'. (Before my Vado SL 5.0 I used a different ebike with a large...
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