Add a luggage rack to Vado SL 5.0 (non eq)?

[GrayFox]

I am getting more adventurou, Is it possible to add a rack to the back of my Vado SL 5.0?

 

[JeffC57]

Yes, see page 28 of your instruction manual. Your LBS should be able to order the rack that is supplied with the EQ models.

 

[Jay12345]

i have done it but I had to get a different brand rack as the one from specialized that was meant for this bike had to have fenders attached

 

[GrayFox]

i have done it but I had to get a different brand rack as the one from specialized that was meant for this bike had to have fenders attached

Hi Jay...
What brand did you buy? Could you post a picture? I looked at pages of racks and it looks like none of them could easily tie to the fender mount point...

 

[Jay12345]

 

[GrayFox]

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Thanks Jay There is a Trek Store in town...

 

[Winglovespea]

I am getting more adventurou, Is it possible to add a rack to the back of my Vado SL 5.0?

I am willing to send you the factory rack and fenders I took off my EQ model. I kept the taillight, but the rest is yours for shipping fees + a little beer money.

 

[Aquaticdoc]

My LBS has a SL 5.0 in the color I want but it's not EQ. I do really want both fenders and a rack. What is involved in the tail-light changeover or is that even necessary? Any ideas on price to do this?

 

[Allan47.7339]

The thread below has some photos of another method to attach a generic rack and fenders. If you are using panniers you could leave the light on the seat. The seats on the EQ and non-EQ are the same but the light is on a bracket attached to the seat. The SL 5,0 SL EQ light is on the fender in a different package than the seat. I assume it can be ordered as a replacement part. The fender light wire just runs along the inside right edge of the fender and then in through to the bottom bracket in a typical manner. The Specialized fender has a channel for the wire but on other fenders I've used aluminum furnace tape (not duct tape) to hold the wire inside the fender and protect it.

https://electricbikereview.com/foru...view-of-the-vado-sl-after-a-months-use.39097/

The LBS should be able to see if there is Specialized kit for the fenders/rack on the Specialized dealer site.

Racks and fenders are easy. A Vado SL 5.0 in your size and color is hard. Hopefully it is at a LBS that you like and have had a good experience.