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    Converted my Turbo Vado SL 5 to a Drop Bar

    This project has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. I finally converted my SL 5.0 to a drop bar. I went with SRAM Rival AXS and a AXS GX Rear Derailleur (mullet setup). For the bars I went with REDSHIFT's Kitchen sink and their ergo grips. It was a fairly straightforward process; I...
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    Dry run with my DIY rack On Vado SL

    I am happy to report I was able to mount a rack to my SL 5 with 50c tires. I ended up using my rear bottle mount bracket to zip tie the rails. It survived a 70 mile ride loaded with 15lbs of gear, and 15 miles of rough off road trails. I feel comfortable taking it on longer tours now now that I...
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    Some boring metrics on my first stress test with the SL 5.0

    I brought my new Vado SL out to my local trail this weekend. This section is usually used by off road vehicles and SxS, but I find it to be a great workout and stress test for me and my equipment. Overall, the bike did awesome, there are a few 40% grades that I couldn't get traction even with...
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    Hello, NBD Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5

    Thanks to the help of browsing this site, I was able to find the ebike that works for me. With zero power assist, it climbs just as good as my mid year 2k mountain bike converted to gravel. I love being able to ride in off and eco and only crank it up when I need to. I did swap out to some...
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