Finally had enough of my Vado

[Onimaru]

So you probably saw my prior post where Specialized replaced my Vado because they couldn’t fix my defective IGH.

The replacement didn’t come until after riding season ended here. So it sat in the garage until April. The software on this one has been glitchy since I got it. When I power it up, sometimes it loads the chain drive version software on the TCU and others it loads the proper IGH software. It’s totally random.

Both times Specialized has had no idea how to fix it or support it with the LBS. At this point I am done and working with them to return this. My wife’s has been perfect but mine has been a disappointment twice. Throwing in the towel and going Bosch.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Throwing in the towel and going Bosch.

Hopefully the Smart System?

 

[rayray]

Don’t tell dynamic. We’ll never hear the end of it.

 

[Mulezen]

So you probably saw my prior post where Specialized replaced my Vado because they couldn’t fix my defective IGH.

The replacement didn’t come until after riding season ended here. So it sat in the garage until April. The software on this one has been glitchy since I got it. When I power it up, sometimes it loads the chain drive version software on the TCU and others it loads the proper IGH software. It’s totally random.

Both times Specialized has had no idea how to fix it or support it with the LBS. At this point I am done and working with them to return this. My wife’s has been perfect but mine has been a disappointment twice. Throwing in the towel and going Bosch

Zen has an IGH

 

[Onimaru]

Hopefully the Smart System?

Maybe. The ebike was for commuting and grocery getting. So I’ve been looking at long tails. Especially since I have a separate Gravel Bike and MTB for those activities anyway.

When I bought the Vado my LBS only dealt with Specialized. Now they have most of the big Bosch names. I can get a deal on a Benno Boost.

I can also drive a few hours and get a deal on the R&M non smart bikes they want to clear out. With a dealer 15 min away, I’m not worried so much about going a ways for software updates.

I did like the Gazelle you posted that’s Euro only right now. I’d probably consider that if it was local. The 500 WH cap on their older bikes was the only big detractor for me from them.

 

[jigglyjamster]

It wasn't meant to be.

 

[Onimaru]

It wasn't meant to be.

Obviously not. Sad because it rode great when it worked.

Got a fully kitted Benno Boost Class 3 with dual battery with everything 20% off (including bike) on order at the LBS. I’ll be able to take my daughter too/from camp this summer and school in the fall by bike now. Happy trade imo.