I'm 66 y/o and have been "behind bars", handlebars that is, (bicycles, motorcycles, street and dirt) all my life. I currently have an older Specialized FSR Comp and have been wanting to try an ebike and recently rode the Vado4 and Tero 3, boy were they fun.
My riding would consist of probably 70% concrete bike path and because of my dirt bike past, (still own a couple KTM's), would want to do some smoother flowing single track. I loved the power of the Vado4 and it fit me just about perfectly but I'm not certain it would be very good off road. I'd certainly want to remove the fenders and the rack, and don't really need the lights.
I liked the Tero 3 but I've developed some ulner nerve numbness in my hands, (had to raise the stem and bars on my FSR Comp over the years) and think I'd need to raise the bars a bit on the Tero to relieve pressure on my hands a bit.
My dealer handles Specialized and Trek, (I would prefer to buy local if support is needed). Has anyone bought a Tero 3 and raised the bars on it? Also I see alot of discussion about the Tero 4 and 5's but not much on the 3. Also has anyone used the Vado 3 or 4 off road any and how did it fare?
My budget is about $3250, (Tero 3 and Vado 3 cost). This is my first Ebike so I'm not ready to jump in the deep end.
I'd be interested in any opinions about using the Vado off road and the Tero 3 in general. Thanks all and sorry for the long first post.
My riding would consist of probably 70% concrete bike path and because of my dirt bike past, (still own a couple KTM's), would want to do some smoother flowing single track. I loved the power of the Vado4 and it fit me just about perfectly but I'm not certain it would be very good off road. I'd certainly want to remove the fenders and the rack, and don't really need the lights.
I liked the Tero 3 but I've developed some ulner nerve numbness in my hands, (had to raise the stem and bars on my FSR Comp over the years) and think I'd need to raise the bars a bit on the Tero to relieve pressure on my hands a bit.
My dealer handles Specialized and Trek, (I would prefer to buy local if support is needed). Has anyone bought a Tero 3 and raised the bars on it? Also I see alot of discussion about the Tero 4 and 5's but not much on the 3. Also has anyone used the Vado 3 or 4 off road any and how did it fare?
My budget is about $3250, (Tero 3 and Vado 3 cost). This is my first Ebike so I'm not ready to jump in the deep end.
I'd be interested in any opinions about using the Vado off road and the Tero 3 in general. Thanks all and sorry for the long first post.