Art Deco
Well-Known Member
- Region
- USA
- City
- Selinsgrove Pennsylvania
Can't claim to have ridden all of the "others" as you call them but the Como rides like a nice road bike, not like a minibike or motorcycle.
Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club
- Thread starter Stefan Mikes
- Start date
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
Haha! That guy is Polish
I have watched many of his Polish vids. I was even not aware it was the SzajBajk/Sick Biker/Supreme Biker until I recognised his voice It was one of his videos in which he explained the differences between different e-bike motor arrangements (front-hub, mid-drive, and rear-hub) that gave me understanding what e-bikes were all about and it made me want an e-bike.
Last edited:
Was that the Paint Creek Trail? I live in the Columbus area and rode part of it out of Washington Courthouse about 10 days ago. It was only a 20 mile ride because of trail closeures. Overall, we are blessed with hundreds of miles of paved trails here in Ohio. My wife and I have put close to 1000 miles on our Como's this summer and love them.
Timely, because I just cleaned the chain and drive train on my Como yesterday and it made a huge difference in the smoothness of shifting and quietness when pedaling. I used to do it with brushes and rags but now use a Park Tools chain scrubber that is so much faster, cleaner and effective.Haha! That guy is Polish
It was one of his videos in which he explained the differences between different e-bike motor arrangements (front-hub, mid-drive, and rear-hub) that gave me understanding what e-bikes were all about and it made me want an e-bike.
B
BarryS
Guest
Perhaps I was However hoping it was a little more then just community involvement :
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
Well, if you enter the community riding e-bike Ferraris, what else could you expect? Vados and Comos:
Have I explained the phenomenon clearly?
Vados and Comos:- Are beautifully designed to be e-bikes from the day one. Full integration of the electric part gives them a distinctive, yet stealthy look;
- They sport meticulously designed geometry for urban and suburban riding;
- All of them are equipped with totally silent mid-drive motors: all other motor brands are noisy;
- Some models come with the most powerful & torquey 250 W nominal motors, the most torquey in their class. Even lower models of Vados and Comos have strong motors
- Many models are Class 3, and it is fun to ride fast when desired so;
- Turbo e-bikes are equipped with high class components as you might expect from one of the leading manufacturer of bikes in the world;
- Turbo e-bikes offer the most comprehensive connectivity with mobile devices and wearables, while the competitors still seem to struggle with that. One of great capabilities of the Turbo bikes is the fact you can instantly and effortlessly tune the motor to match your specific riding needs;
- All e-bikes can break. Specialized honour their warranty, often replacing a defective e-bike with a new one.
- And the Turbo e-bikes are beautiful & elegant. Have I already mentioned that?
Have I explained the phenomenon clearly?
Nxkharra
Well-Known Member
I agree he is good. I subscribed to him.Haha! That guy is Polish
It was one of his videos in which he explained the differences between different e-bike motor arrangements (front-hub, mid-drive, and rear-hub) that gave me understanding what e-bikes were all about and it made me want an e-bike.
Let's say you go out and spend whatever $ on a pos. You don't want to go to the forums and announce to everyone what a pos you have bought, as your $ is now worth less should you wish to resell at some time. Just another possibility.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
I do. She means a person who bought a poor, troublesome e-bike wouldn't probably go out to the Forums to announce his/her mistake. On contrary, proud users (we all here) are willing to share how happy they are.
Of course, it is only "another possibility".
--------
Another thing: Driving out for Warmia (read: Var-myah), one of our lakeland regions (the other being the neighbouring Masuria) for a longer Vado ride. I'm considering setting up the default PAS mode to 40/100, as the flexible mode, with the support depending on the torque put into the pedals. We'll see.
Last edited:
Thank you! One picture really is worth a thousand words. And thanks to Rochruner for the useful idea.
B
BarryS
Guest
Just attempting to find the best bike in and around the $3000-5000 mark: I notice The person doing teh reviews on Youtube puts the Vado SL as Best Class 3 : Also Honorable mention goes to Gazelle Class 3 I asked why not Vado but received no reply :
Brendon@OEB
Well-Known Member
Vado 5.0, hands down. If you want something light you can't beat the Vado SL.
After reading the Vado Club forum I am still interested in purchasing a Vado Turbo 5.0. Found all of the comments very helpful and informative. I have owned ebikes for more than nine years starting with kits to convert first with hub motors and then graduating to mid drives. I do own an I zip peak which required a motor replacement shortly after it was purchased, that was six years ago and it has not been to the dealer since. I am mechanical, do my own service and have made many upgrades to this ebike. That said I feel that if I purchase the Vado I will need dealer service because the bikes electronics are much more complex and you can't do your own firmware updates. I live in the Los Angeles - San Fernando Valley section of California and would appreciate a referral to a reliable LBS for sales and service.
GuruUno
Well-Known Member
My 1st intro to the e-bike world was an iZip E3 Peak 4+ years ago.
LOVED IT!
However, not being a 'mainstream' manufacturer, support was difficult and as items that needed attention began, I found it very difficult to find any LBS to assist.
I then chose to go to Trek.
Trek is 100% phenomenal!
HOWEVER, it is highly dependent upon the level of professionalism, experience and capability of your local bike shop. Without it, you are screwed unless you own the responsibility of all things except the proprietary Bosch components or are assured that the LBS has capable, competent and reliable employees.
Given I had difficulty to find responsible Trek shops to meet my expectations, I went to Specialized.
Out the gate, I can say I had some issues with local bike shops assisting me to buy a new Specialized bike. All they wanted to do was sell me what they had in stock, and after I did my homework and found what I wanted, it was suggested that maybe I just ask the LBS to order me what it was that I wanted. None ever even ever offered!! I did suggest they order me what I wanted, I got it, I love it, and all I hope is that moving forward that I can rely upon my LBS where the purchase was made and that the manufacturer (Specialized) stands behind their product if needed.
MY experience is: (from real life experience), I am SUPER HAPPY with my Vado 5.0.
Good luck in your decision process.
LOVED IT!
However, not being a 'mainstream' manufacturer, support was difficult and as items that needed attention began, I found it very difficult to find any LBS to assist.
I then chose to go to Trek.
Trek is 100% phenomenal!
HOWEVER, it is highly dependent upon the level of professionalism, experience and capability of your local bike shop. Without it, you are screwed unless you own the responsibility of all things except the proprietary Bosch components or are assured that the LBS has capable, competent and reliable employees.
Given I had difficulty to find responsible Trek shops to meet my expectations, I went to Specialized.
Out the gate, I can say I had some issues with local bike shops assisting me to buy a new Specialized bike. All they wanted to do was sell me what they had in stock, and after I did my homework and found what I wanted, it was suggested that maybe I just ask the LBS to order me what it was that I wanted. None ever even ever offered!! I did suggest they order me what I wanted, I got it, I love it, and all I hope is that moving forward that I can rely upon my LBS where the purchase was made and that the manufacturer (Specialized) stands behind their product if needed.
MY experience is: (from real life experience), I am SUPER HAPPY with my Vado 5.0.
Good luck in your decision process.
So far my experience in shopping for the Vado 5.0 has been similar to yours. The LBS just wants to sell me what they have in stock. Right now I would just like to test drive the Vado 5.0 (step thru) and they say that the only thing they have is a Vado 3.0 which they state is similar except for better components, more power motor, larger battery etc. on the 5.0. Is a 3.0 really similar? The dealer did offer to order me one, but I really feel that I need to test drive first. I understand because of Covid and the unusual demand for bikes that inventory is short and I will just have to wait. Hopefully someone can point me to a LBS in my area that I can trust.
Thanks for your comments.
Papa G
Member
@gadgetguy: I just checked on specialized.com and they are showing “out of stock” for all sizes of the Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through, so your local LBS may not even be able to order one if they wanted to right now. From the website you can search for in stock inventory at dealers near your location. Since you are in the L.A. area, which is an extremely large market, you might be able to find one within an hours drive or so, from where you live. It may be worth driving a ways to a dealer that has one in stock, and hopefully, they may even let you test ride it? I bought a Vado 4.0 for myself and a Vado 5.0 for my wife, ordered directly from the Specialized website and shipped to my LBS, after a quick super short test ride on a Vado 3.0 that they had in stock at the LBS just to confirm the size/fit. Good luck with your search, hopefully you can find a Vado 5.0 within a reasonable distance from where you live? I also own a 2018 Trek Super Commuter +7, it is a really nice and dependable ebike as well, but I can say that the Vado’s are just much nicer, more refined, quicker, more naturally responsive, more powerful and way quieter (especially the 90nm Vado 5.0). Get one if you can, you won’t regret it.
First trip for my wife (Como5) and me (Vado5) to Vineyard in central NC. 28 mile round trip, spent around one hour 45 minutes in the saddle at average speed 16 mph. I broke my personal speed record on a short downhill section at 37mph. Ridden just over 200 miles since we purchased a few weeks ago and the bikes Just keep getting better as one learns how to optimize the choices of power level. I used around 55% of the battery. Time to take the bikes to shop for first service.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
The 5.0 is certainly worth its price. If you can wait, it is the best ask your dealer to notify you when the 2021 models are out in the market (that should happen soon). Don't buy on the impulse. Or, follow the advice of Papa G.
Nxkharra
Well-Known Member
Just heard Specialized have extended the warranty of their 2019 and later turboLevo to four years due to Brose motor issues.
classy action to take care of customers.
I wonder if they will do this for Vado also?
I am on my second motor of my 2020 Vado 5 (purchased Sept 2019) where they replaced my first one (at 1,200 mikes) under warranty and 1,600 miles with no issues.
Vado 5 has been the best decision I have made health and joy wise.
I test rode 2019 Vado 6 fell in love and LBS ordered the latest available Vado 5. Came quick and easy.
You can’t go wrong with Vado 5.
classy action to take care of customers.
I wonder if they will do this for Vado also?
I am on my second motor of my 2020 Vado 5 (purchased Sept 2019) where they replaced my first one (at 1,200 mikes) under warranty and 1,600 miles with no issues.
Vado 5 has been the best decision I have made health and joy wise.
I test rode 2019 Vado 6 fell in love and LBS ordered the latest available Vado 5. Came quick and easy.
You can’t go wrong with Vado 5.
Last edited:
Similar threads
