Got the new Como 5.0 for the wife---and now me too :)

[GuruUno]

Picked up today, I insisted she ride it so that I don't get blasted by Onimaru )
So far, so good, headed to the trails on Sunday for first impressions.
Hilltop (LBS) was exceptional in setting up for delivery.

 

[Jim in Central CA]

It is gorgeous! I like these handlebars way better than the ones in the on-line photos as they don't have that crazy rise.

 

[scrambler]

@GuruUno What frame size is that?

 

[GuruUno]

Medium

 

[scrambler]

Thanks,
Could you by any chance measure the height between ground and middle of Grip when bike is straight?
And do you know if there are spacers on stem/handlebar that would allow lowering the handlebar if needed?

 

[gpburdell]

New Como for your wife?

Sounds like a good trade!

 

[GuruUno]

Thanks,
Could you by any chance measure the height between ground and middle of Grip when bike is straight?
And do you know if there are spacers on stem/handlebar that would allow lowering the handlebar if needed?

Is this what you need?

 

[scrambler]

Thank you,

45" grip height on the medium frame means it should be about 44" on the small, Somewhere between an Homage (45) and a Nevo 3 (42.5)

Now it looks like there is a 1" separate part below the handlebar, and I wonder if that is a spacer that could be removed.
I send a message to Specialized on there website about it, but they never answered....

 

[CodyDog]

Nice looking bike! my wife has a Como and she loves it. Heck, I love it!

 

[mschwett]

Thank you,

45" grip height on the medium frame means it should be about 44" on the small, Somewhere between an Homage (45) and a Nevo 3 (42.5)

Now it looks like there is a 1" separate part below the handlebar, and I wonder if that is a spacer that could be removed.
I send a message to Specialized on there website about it, but they never answered....

it’s called out as a “spacer” (part F) and the bolt through the head cap looks long enough to accommodate that much variation in length…. no guarantees. it’s a very custom assembly

 

[scrambler]

Thank you it does look promising!
Where did you get the Assembly doc?

 

[mschwett]

Thank you it does look promising!
Where did you get the Assembly doc?

Manuals & Technical Information

support.specialized.com

link to manual at top of page!

 

[scrambler]

My bad, I had actually downloaded the manual to check other things, and managed to miss that
Thanks!

 

[GuruUno]

I would LOVE to use that exact Como handlebar setup on a Vado 5.0.
Perfect, if you could get the parts.

 

[GuruUno]

I ordered mine today, it'll be here in a week.
If so inclined, I can "experiment" with the handlebars on a Vado....
Called Rider Care (35 min hold time), they said the only way to get the handlebars and associated hardware for a Como 5.0 is a warranty repair, dealers cannot get the part(s) for any other intended purposes.
Oh well......

 

[jenfeu]

Wow! I love the new look. I have a Como 5 that I bought in July 2020 and I definitely prefer the design of your wife's. The battery is difficult to access on mine because of the downtube (see photo). Though I do love my Como. It is a great car replacement!