53 Days/1046 miles with a new 2022 Vado 5.0 - A perfect dream

[GuruUno]

Just chiming in....the new Vado 5.0 (non-IGH) has been the most pleasurable bike to date, and I've tried quite a few different models/versions.
Everything about it is just perfect.
I have to say, probably the very best bike I've ever owned.
A pretty good article here (even though it references the IGH), the point is it's the Vado.

Specialized Turbo Vado; Maybe One E-bike Really CAN do it All?

The redesigned Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH is a high-tech, high-performance e-bike that tries to do it all ... and it kind of can!

cleantechnica.com

As a side note; if you go to the Specialized site to view available inventory, all of the Como's are gone, no longer showing availability/stock.
(they only show older models, none of the "new" Como styles)
Wondering if this is cause for concern or just supply chain issues.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Specialized Warsaw is full of new Comos.

 

[FloridaZen]

Specialized Warsaw is full of new Comos.

I have not found very many in the US … I hope that is a sign of things to change here … looking for his and hers in the fall and comos 5 are top contenders… I would like to ride before I buy

 

[Roadrash3]

The new Vado's are awesome, I know you didn't like the IGH but my 5.0 IGH is the best ebike for commuting I have owned. I have owned a trek Allant 9.9+, canyon grail on, trek supercommuter, Santa Cruz heckler, levo, and some others I am missing. I commute full time by bike and the belt drive with auto shifting is amazing. I ride 25 miles round trip a day and its a pleasure, between the lights, radar, rack, smooth and quiet drive train I couldn't be happier.

 

[Axis]

Glad to hear this bike worked out for you!

 

[dynamic]

@GuruUno what was wrong with your IGH? I think I may be suffering some issues as well and want to hear more.

 

[GuruUno]

I’ll try to find the post but I documented it in a previous post a few months back.
From memory, motor errors (2), LBS said no fix, just "reboot" (turn off/on the bike) to dismiss the error, no solutions, additionally, "automatic" not a pleasurable experience, seemed to struggle to keep cadence and consistency with multiple button pushes to keep "automatic shifting" so what was the point of 'set it and forget it', I don't know. Bottom line, it was not for me, I went back to a 'normal' chain/derailleur Vado 5.0, and couldn't be happier.

 

[Zekeer]

Just chiming in....the new Vado 5.0 (non-IGH) has been the most pleasurable bike to date, and I've tried quite a few different models/versions.
Everything about it is just perfect.
I have to say, probably the very best bike I've ever owned.
A pretty good article here (even though it references the IGH), the point is it's the Vado.

Specialized Turbo Vado; Maybe One E-bike Really CAN do it All?

The redesigned Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH is a high-tech, high-performance e-bike that tries to do it all ... and it kind of can!

cleantechnica.com

As a side note; if you go to the Specialized site to view available inventory, all of the Como's are gone, no longer showing availability/stock.
(they only show older models, none of the "new" Como styles)
Wondering if this is cause for concern or just supply chain issues.

So does it work good ? How much over all height ? I installed Delta's 4 inch riser . I'd be curious how it works out .