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I just couldn't stand the rise and the sweepback on the original. ☹️

Since I'm switching to a narrower flat bar I may not have the real estate for a pair of innerbarends. Would probably switch to a pair of Ergon GS1 grips but could not find the dimensions anywhere online. I think they're shorter than the Specialized grips but may have to see one in person.

That thing is actually called a "Steerer Tube Conical Spacer" and Specialized calls it a "Headset Cone Top Cover" - a fancy name for a spacer. LOL Specialized told me that they don't sell this part, nor the Tero's stem separately but I can use any after-market stems and spacers.

Can you please elaborate on what you meant to say, please? The display mount looks similar to a bolt-on Garmin mount and is separate from the stem. Is yours built into the stem?

Hey Stefan, guess what? I ended buying a Vado 3.0 over the weekend. The first improvement I wanted make is to replace both the stem and the handlebar. Something flatter and with no to minimal rise is what I'm looking for. What do you call that cap sitting between the bike and and the spacers? I...

Hi Stuart, you saw through me. LOL I'm the type who over thinks and now frozen in action. Interesting that bith RM and Kona, two homegrown brands, were on your radar screen. I agreed with you 100% on riding before you buy, especially on something that costs several thousands dollars. Couldn't...

@StuartKuz , what did you decide on? I'm looking at the Fusion as well but the lack of reliability data and test-ride opportunities are really making it tough to pull the trigger. Dealers around here don't seem to carry much stock, and I'm not sure if that's a good sign.

Stefan, Yikes, anyone who have had similar accidents would be suffering from some anxiety as well. Time will heal and you'll be charging down those gravel paths again soon.

I do have a pair of Ortlieb Classic panniers that I intend to use on my commute.

Do you care to share what changed your mind? The Vado is such a complete package that I'm tempted to get one...but my brain tells me that I should go for a hardtail.

Hi Dave, can non-Topeak panniers be used with this rack? Giant doesn't sell the fender-rack combo they have for the EX version. Also, do you know if SKS fenders that screw onto the forks be used here? Thiese may also be an option for the Tero.

Stefan, you brought up a good point - gearing is an important consideration. While I live in Vancouver, BC, and there're lots of mountain trails minutes from where I live, I'd still need the proper gearing to ride on the flats in mu commute. Someone once brought a Trek e road bike to the group...

Wow, while I didn't expect a full-suspension bike to be a great commuter even with the suspensions locked, I had no idea that it'd be so bad. Would mounting more pavement-friendly tires help with the noise and drag issues? Regardless, it'll be a pain swapping tires unless you invest in a second...

I test rode a Giant Talon E and it had a spoke-mounted magnet. Didn't like the sizing anyway. Now I wanted to check out the Stance but haven't seen one in person yet. It'd be great if the speed magnet is mounted on the disk same as the Trance. As for Specialized, I was seriously looking at Vado...

That's a good point.

Hello, I'm a newbie who's shopping for his first ebike. After doing some research, I've sort of narrowed my choices between Specialized and Giant. Specialized seems to provide a very well thought-out package but problems with their motors sort of deter me. Giant also seems to offer a good...