Looking to get the right fit for me

[ethanstarkey]

Better check that carefully. I believe the E motors are 40 to 50 nm. of torque on both the Vado and Como 3s.

I must not understand how all the inner workings of motors go. I can tell you that the Vado 3 and Como 5 felt very similar in power with the Vado 4 being just a little less powerful. It seemed to coincide with the Nm being 72 for the Vado 4 and 90 Nm for the Como 5 and Vado 3. I decided to go for the Vado 4 all things considered. I deeply appreciate all the patience and help along the way!

If anyone could point me in the direction of some threads that talk about some common upgrades/updates, I would appreciate that as well.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

90 Nm for the Como 5 and Vado 3

Vado 3 has a 50 Nm motor. Show me Ethan please where it was written about 90 Nm...

If you have just tried the bikes in the parking lot then learn the truth will come out at the first hill...
I'm glad you chose Vado 4. It was an extremely reasonable choice because Vado 4 has good componentry, and the 1.2 motor (72 Nm) is some standard we can compare other motors to. Besides, the 1.2 is silent under any circumstances (the stronger 1.3 can be audible under heavy load). No Vado 4 owner has ever complained on the bike performance!

Congratulations and many happy rides!

Feel invited to the Vado/Como User Club!

 

[ethanstarkey]

Vado 3 has a 50 Nm motor. Show me Ethan please where it was written about 90 Nm...

If you have just tried the bikes in the parking lot then learn the truth will come out at the first hill...
I'm glad you chose Vado 4. It was an extremely reasonable choice because Vado 4 has good componentry, and the 1.2 motor (72 Nm) is some standard we can compare other motors to. Besides, the 1.2 is silent under any circumstances (the stronger 1.3 can be audible under heavy load). No Vado 4 owner has ever complained on the bike performance!

Congratulations and many happy rides!

Feel invited to the Vado/Como User Club!

After reading this, I’m wondering if my girlfriends Vado 3 might be a 2019:

Vado 3.0 New Motor for 2020

The Vado 3.0 for 2020 has a new motor the 1.2E, it is a Class 1- Max speed is 20 miles per hour. Torque is 50 Nm, Power 415 W. The 1.2 and the 1.2S are the same motors. The price of the 2020 Vado 3.0 was reduced $550.00 from the 2019, that is the reason why. This info is not published by...

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Here’s another claiming to be 90 Nm, an EBR review (2017 model, though I’m sure my girlfriend’s isn’t that old):

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I will say, whatever my girlfriends Vado 3 torque is, it felt very very similar to the Como 5.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

After reading this, I’m wondering if my girlfriends Vado 3 might be a 2019:

Vado 3.0 New Motor for 2020

The Vado 3.0 for 2020 has a new motor the 1.2E, it is a Class 1- Max speed is 20 miles per hour. Torque is 50 Nm, Power 415 W. The 1.2 and the 1.2S are the same motors. The price of the 2020 Vado 3.0 was reduced $550.00 from the 2019, that is the reason why. This info is not published by...

electricbikereview.com

Here’s another claiming to be 90 Nm, an EBR review (2017 model, though I’m sure my girlfriend’s isn’t that old):

Advanced Compare Tool | Compare Electric Bikes | ElectricBikeReview.com

Our advanced compare tool lets you compare any number of electric bikes against each other, highlighting differences in prices, warranties, components, specifications, and much more!

electricbikereview.com

I will say, whatever her torque is, it felt very very similar to the Como 5.

Ethan,
The information you have quoted is greatly outdated, at least It is good you eventually made a right decision.