Hello, NBD Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5

SwimBikeRun

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Thanks to the help of browsing this site, I was able to find the ebike that works for me.

With zero power assist, it climbs just as good as my mid year 2k mountain bike converted to gravel. I love being able to ride in off and eco and only crank it up when I need to.

I did swap out to some American Classic 700x50s. These rocks out here will eat mud terrain truck tires, but these have served me well in the past.

I am a drop bar guy but I’m getting used to the MTB bars. Time will tell if I keep them.
 

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Love mine; had it less than a month.

Found the exact same thing.

This bike is easier to pedal without assist than my MTB with hybrid tires.

I wanted a bicycle first and assist second.
 
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