Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
Como is not offered as Class 3 in Europe.
I didn't know that : BummerComo is not offered as Class 3 in Europe.
I was being funnyUnstable.
I'm sorry! Cannot help being a deadly serious person myselfI was being funny
Thanks, 45 is a bit extreme, but there are a lot of reviews on the Jones bar site of people who love them even for trail rides which is more demanding than streets. As you said 15 might be a good starting point for $30.You will get plenty of great advice on back sweep, but in the end it will come down to what works best for you. If you want to make a safe bet for a first try, leaning on the conservative end, 15 degrees is not a horrible place to start. 45 would be extreme.
Hi Stefan, Thanks for the great insights. I hope to but a Vado but want a stem that will angle up more than how it comes stock. Could you post a picture of one that you might choose for a 2020 Vado. ( The Vado appears to have a tear drop shape where the stem attaches to the headset and some bike shops have said it can’t be changed and others have said it can. I want to be sure it is possible before I buy the bike. )HEAD compatible stem but the bike won't be the same.
I finally purchased and installed Jones bars on my Vado 4 2020. They provide 2.5" of rise and 45 degree back sweep and based on a few short rides I like they a lot. I'm more upright with less stress on my wrists. Seems to be a very comfortable riding position, much more natural for the wrists. Only downside at this time is the right brake line and shift cable are too tight so more to do. Right now I have the brake and shifter in an unfavorable location & angle. New lines are on order, but not looking forward to more work. View attachment 57189View attachment 57190
would it help the cable slack if you move the levers back to the grips?
I had them there but it was worse.They look great on your Vado... would it help the cable slack if you move the levers back to the grips?
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Stefan, I understood that from your comments but I preferred more back sweep and the Jones bars provide additional space to change hand positions plus more room to mount a bag or light. Just a personal preference ; once I get the cable and hose installed all should be good. It will be good maintenance experience .That was why I wrote "the stem riser is the only practical solution for the Vado" earlier. Any other approach ends up with incompatibility with the Vado, especially with the cable slack. Been there, done that.
I use Ergon GP3 grips for that More space... Well, I'm perhaps pampered with the Vado 5.0 with its unique lighting etc. The only thing I cannot really use is the handlebar bag.to change hand positions