Avg_Joe
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- USA
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- RDU, NC
Latest entry in Joe's Vado blog:
Switched from the SQLabs 702 grips to the 710's in Medium, these work so much better for me.
I have given up on suspension seatposts. Had the Suntour NCX17 and started running into numerous issues with it now that it has around 1k miles. Disassembling + proper servicing did not return it to a comfortable ride. Tried a cheapo Satori Harmony post, completely sucked. Bought a Cirrus Kinect and it's too short (350mm), and it really felt bad; returned. Redshift's Shockstopper is too short (also 350mm) and requires a shim so didn't try. Rather than drop coin on Cane Creek, I reverted to the stock seatpost and am currently shopping for a carbon post. I just want the chatter gone, not interested in pogo'ing, complex linkages requiring maintenance every week due to grit in them, etc.
Interestingly, I've taken our Como on a few rides recently. I have discovered it provides a more rigorous cardio workout than my Vado. The Vado seems to push me to put down more power whereas the Como requires more rpm. I just don't care for the upright position of the Como and find putting any meaningful power down requires me to get off the saddle. It is really a fun ride, think it'd be a great car replacement to run errands and the like, and maybe take easy "fun" rides. I just find the Vado so much more engaging and a more strenuous workout, and I enjoy getting into dirt and glop on it whereas the Como is simply not fit for those conditions.
Approaching 2k miles on the Vado in 9 months and every day, it brings a smile to my face...
Switched from the SQLabs 702 grips to the 710's in Medium, these work so much better for me.
I have given up on suspension seatposts. Had the Suntour NCX17 and started running into numerous issues with it now that it has around 1k miles. Disassembling + proper servicing did not return it to a comfortable ride. Tried a cheapo Satori Harmony post, completely sucked. Bought a Cirrus Kinect and it's too short (350mm), and it really felt bad; returned. Redshift's Shockstopper is too short (also 350mm) and requires a shim so didn't try. Rather than drop coin on Cane Creek, I reverted to the stock seatpost and am currently shopping for a carbon post. I just want the chatter gone, not interested in pogo'ing, complex linkages requiring maintenance every week due to grit in them, etc.
Interestingly, I've taken our Como on a few rides recently. I have discovered it provides a more rigorous cardio workout than my Vado. The Vado seems to push me to put down more power whereas the Como requires more rpm. I just don't care for the upright position of the Como and find putting any meaningful power down requires me to get off the saddle. It is really a fun ride, think it'd be a great car replacement to run errands and the like, and maybe take easy "fun" rides. I just find the Vado so much more engaging and a more strenuous workout, and I enjoy getting into dirt and glop on it whereas the Como is simply not fit for those conditions.
Approaching 2k miles on the Vado in 9 months and every day, it brings a smile to my face...
