Possible to change out stem on 2020 Vado

[Vi60]

Considering buying a Vado 4.0. Love how it rides. I would prefer a stem that would allow a somewhat more upright position. ( Como was too upright) . Vado has a teardrop-ish shape where the stem attaches. Has anyone changed one out and to what? Thanks

 

[Sierratim]

Considering buying a Vado 4.0. Love how it rides. I would prefer a stem that would allow a somewhat more upright position. ( Como was too upright) . Vado has a teardrop-ish shape where the stem attaches. Has anyone changed one out and to what? Thanks

The Vado uses a conventional threadless headset with the customized stem. @Stefan Mikes has reported good results changing the stem and even adding an extension to the head tube.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

In case of Turbo Vado e-bikes, straight stem riser should be used because Specialized use a specialised stem.

This is what I recommend:

Amazon.com : Satori SATORI Black Alloy Height Adapter for Ahead Stem 1 1/8", Black : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Satori SATORI Black Alloy Height Adapter for Ahead Stem 1 1/8", Black : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

There is a important remark to be made: Vado has pretty tight cable slack. Provided spacers allow installing the stem at different height within the extender limits. One should raise the stem to only such height there is still remaining cable slack. The adapter shown here is of proper height; taller extenders would be too tall.

 

[Vi60]

The Vado uses a conventional threadless headset with the customized stem. @Stefan Mikes has reported good results changing the stem and even adding an extension to the head tube.

Thank you. I think I found the thread you are referring to.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Thank you. I think I found the thread you are referring to.

You have also found my more detailed answer there