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  1. JKitto

    The new turbo Vado 2017

    Here's my final update. I took the bike in for a checkup at 1400kms and the chain, cluster and brakes were all worn past tolerance. So after 2 and a half weeks of riding I was going to have to replace those parts plus budget to replace them every 2-3 weeks and replace the chain ring every...
  2. JKitto

    The new turbo Vado 2017

    Here's my 900km update. Range has not increased as the battery has "broken in" so I'm getting a U1-604 battery for it which should get me the range I need. I dumped the stock saddle and put on my nicely broken in Brooks for posterior comfort as well. The last thing I've done is replaced the...
  3. JKitto

    The new turbo Vado 2017

    Hi Ravi, sound advice and I have considered another charger but that's another $250 (CDN) over what I've already invested in it. If the bike is using up half the power on Eco mode, I doubt it would make it all the way in Turbo ;) As for safety, you need not worry, I've been commuting by bicycle...
  4. JKitto

    The new turbo Vado 2017

    Hi everyone :) I've just picked up a Turbo Vado 4.0 and have a commute of about 90km round trip. On the first day I rode in to work with power in Eco mode the whole way. I've found that the battery is well into the third bar by the time I completed the first leg. I have some pretty serious...
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