Do you find weight on any of their ad copy?I can't seem to find the advertised weight of the Vado 5...or any of the bikes being introduced, am I missing it somewhere?
Are you sure these batteries are removable? If yes, that is good, very good. The buyer can make their choice whether they need a lightweight e-bike with the internal battery or a powerful heavier one; but the latter should have a removable battery, even for transporting e-bike on a car's rack.vado and como and tero batteries are all removable.
Yes, the web site says "Removable and lockable" as well as "fully removable" in the text.Are you sure these batteries are removable?
The IGH e-bikes have disappeared from the Specialized website again.yep, i see them now!
See my post (21) above ...The IGH e-bikes have disappeared from the Specialized website again.
Perhaps they are taking new photos of the IGH e-bikes now )See my post (21) above ...
also fairly clear in the images.Yes, the web site says "Removable and lockable" as well as "fully removable" in the text.
Practice: no, No, NO. NOOOOOOOOOOO(Oh my! That Tero looks so sweet!)
Repeat 1000 times ...Practice: no, No, NO. NOOOOOOOOOOO
i think there will be some minor SL updates, given the rumors i’m hearing about the Creo. The new mastermind display/controller, the radar integration with mission control, the over the air updates. probably not the motor lock?I just bought a Turbo Vado SL recently. No SL updates so this one isn’t for me. Big fan of SL, as I prefer riding without juice more often than not. I’ll upgrade my SL when it has an internal gear hub and belt drive. Otherwise, I’m very happy.
I have a Garmin Varia radar for the car detection ability. It’s amazing and highly recommended.
One caution about the belt drive system is that the gearing range of the internal hub is limited compared to what's on typical derailleur systems, so something to be aware of in hilly environments. Also, an article somewhere on the new models said that the belt/internal gear option will add $500 to the price (which may not have been in USD though).Belt drive option is fantastic too, that is a must have on my next bike. They just need to watch those prices.
The difference is not that visible as you may think. I.e. Tubo Vado SL 4.0 has Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t cassette, which gives us 3.82 gears ratio. Enviolo 380 IGH (which is very popular and which one Specialized will be using with their belt drive models) has 3.8 ratio. So, no difference here and no efficiency drop.One caution about the belt drive system is that the gearing range of the internal hub is limited compared to what's on typical derailleur systems
They probably do, but you don't need to change chain/cassette regularely and can safe a lot on them for belt-drive models. I.e. how much would be chain/cassette replacement expense for 10000 miles range, which is something belt drive is designed to handle? I believe more than $500.that the belt/internal gear option will add $500 to the price
It may not be just the money, but the weight. IIRC the new Como SL w/IGH is only about 1 lb less than my Como3 w/derailleur, and costs $1000 more.The difference is not that visible as you may think. I.e. Tubo Vado SL 4.0 has Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t cassette, which gives us 3.82 gears ratio. Enviolo 380 IGH (which is very popular and which one Specialized will be using with their belt drive models) has 3.8 ratio. So, no difference here and no efficiency drop.
They probably do, but you don't need to change chain/cassette regularely and can safe a lot on them for belt-drive models. I.e. how much would be chain/cassette replacement expense for 10000 miles range, which is something belt drive is designed to handle? I believe more than $500.
Weight is a valid concern, especially for Enviolo hubs, which are relatively heavy (i.e. trekking version for e-bikes weight is 2.5kg or 5.4lb). However there are lighter options available on the market today, i.e. Kindernay VII which has 428% gears range and weight only 1.2kg or 2.6lb. This is much closer to the derailleur setup weight.It may not be just the money, but the weight. IIRC the new Como SL w/IGH is only about 1 lb less than my Como3 w/derailleur, and costs $1000 more.