Como Handlebars on Vado 5.0

[GuruUno]

Looks sweet, can't wait to ride tomorrow!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

A nice mod, Guru!

 

[Fredman]

And, how does it compare..?

 

[Brendon@OEB]

And, how does it compare..?

I find it much more comfortable, I like the Euro style of swept back bar.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

the Euro style

Hey. Holland and Denmark are not representative of whole Europe! Call it "The Dutch Style".
I think the German had a word or two regarding your comment!

 

[GuruUno]

My shoulder no longer aches from riding. 32 miles yesterday, 32 Saturday, 16 today, no more heating pad on the shoulder by the neck from the lean in stance. I am much more comfortable, best mod yet along with the SGlab hand grips. ( https://sqlab-usa.com/pages/sqlab-performance-grips )

 

[Brendon@OEB]

Hey. Holland and Denmark are not representative of whole Europe! Call it "The Dutch Style".
I think the German had a word or two regarding your comment!

Ha, good point, thanks for the clarification!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

It is quite interesting how many Danes ride Dutch "omafiets" (granny bikes). The second most popular brand is Raleigh there. Amazing country. Good I don't live there

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Copenhagen. First four women ride the Dutch "omafiets".

Poles perceive themselves a young, bike-enthusiast nation and swept-back handlebars are hard to be found here.

 

[Fredman]

I find it much more comfortable, I like the Euro style of swept back bar.

Good to hear. I haven't even received my bike yet, but already thinking of doing the same...

 

[percymon]

I do find the combination of the higher position and the swept bar of my wife’s Kalkhoff Groove to be super comfy for short rides. It’s a bit more sit up n beg riding position and excellent for city riding. I’ve not tried it for considerable distance, a step through Dutch style bike isn’t my style lol!
I never get pins n needles in my hands on her bike, but I do find the steering less precise when turning compared to my flat bar

 

[tbc885]

The grannie bikes we call in Germany "Hollandrad" .

 

[Stefan Mikes]

And we call them "holenderka" in Poland

 

[45srbest]

When putting Como bars on a Vado do all the brake and shifter lines reach, or do they have to be replaced?

 

[GuruUno]

Everything reached

 

[Jeffmc306]

Guru, where did you get your Como bars? How are they working out after your first ride?

 

[GuruUno]

Ordered them from my local bike shop (Kims), in New Brunswick, NJ...took about 2 weeks.

 

[BikeOn]

It looks like you have a horn button on your handle bars. Is that a horn? Did you add it and what kind is it? Do tell.

 

[GuruUno]

Busch + Müller E-Bike Horn - 660CTU35PB

Busch + Müller ▶ Horn for fast E-bikes with an very effective and noticeable sound at a minimalistic design.

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Tied the 2 wires to the front headlight.
I had a doohickey mount for the handlebar to hang it, you can improvise with the ton of stuff available as to where you want to hang it from.
Perfect.

 

[Comfortably Numb]

Looks sweet, can't wait to ride tomorrow!

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How is the solid black colour of the 5.0? It's just about a deal killer for me, although I haven't seen a photo
of one or seen one in person. Anyone?
Thanks. CN