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I've read that as a general rule mid motors will use battery more efficiently than hub because hub takes advantage of planetary gears to keep load/torque in a more optimal band for the spinning motor. So same amount of battery goes farther with a mid-drive. Correct me please if this is not...

Thinking about adding a small bit of boost to my wife's bike to equalize our riding on long rides and when we are touring. Was thinking a wheel but now considering adding a mid motor. To the best of your knowledge, which conversion motors are the smallest and lightest? I've seen a few...

My understanding is that front and rear wheel motor hubs need QR slots to have something to push against, so boost thru-axle out of luck for motorized wheel conversions? The bike I'm looking at is my wife's 2021 Salsa Fargo. Since the rear dropouts are changeable, I could swap TA for QR in the...

Bravo Specialized! Creo 2 relaxed, long and relatively upright. Takes 50mm rubber no problem. I've been waiting to see this exact all-road ebike. It's forgoes a little bit of road racing geometry's aero and snappiness, but because it has a motor will still positively haul a@@. And in return...

I'm looking to add an electric front wheel to a Salsa Fargo. Not interested in a mid motor (want to leave drivetrain alone), nor a rear wheel (148mm boost spacing). I am good at bike wrenching and DIY in general. I'd like it to be: disc brake on the lighter end of the spectrum (light...

I've read plenty about more peak power and an ounce or two lighter, but what turns my crank (har har) is range at lower assist levels. Will the new motor likely go farther at 35%? At 60%? Thanks!

Anything outside of a Praxis crankset works? I think probably not but figured asking can't hurt :) Thank you!

Just a quick PSA because I've read elsewhere that Vado SL owners have found their oem wheelsets to not be tubeless ready. The oem wheels that came with my 2023 Vado SL 4.0 are tubeless taped and an appropriate shape for mounting tubeless tires. Tubeless valves were not included. I'm running...

I've been reading all over the place that the Vado SL is 33lbs / 15 kilos. Mine was two pounds heavier stock from the shop. I would love to hear from owners who have actually put/hang their bikes on a scale. How much does your Vado SL weigh? Please include exact model, year, size and a list...

First let me say hi, Hank, lifelong avid cyclist. 7500mi/year analog for decades. I've spent a lot of time on a lot of bikes. Secondly, the Vado SL 4.0, for what it is, at the current USD 2.5k price ...AFAIK can't be touched. I am minorly in love with the thing. It really perfectly fits my...

I'm upgrading the stock wheelset on my Spec. Turbo Vado SL 4.0. the Vado SL's magnet is on the brake disc centerlock ring. The new wheels are 6 bolt disc. Any idea if on the Vado SL a magnet that mounts to two of disc bolts will clear the rear brake mount bulges? It looks tight. Thanks -...

Hi all. I'm Hank. In Seattle. 7500mi a year analog cyclist. I have several quality bicycles. I added a Turbo Vado SL 4.0 to our family bike portfolio. It is for my wife and daughter to ride, and I'll use it to run our dogs, which is much easier on an eBike (and much much easier than...