What is that?
It's called "SET" on the regular Vado, and the function is to flip through the wired-TCD screens.
It does this on the Levo:
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Which stem extension are you using?
I didn't even test drive the Vado .. just sat on one and bought the Como instead. Several threads are available, sounds like you have searched a few already... but I will mention that although most comments will be Vado owners, the Como owners seem a bit happierHi. I'm trying to pick between getting a Vado, Como or Vado SL. I've ridden each briefly, but not in ideal conditions, and am really conflicted. I have a longer post about this here:
Help me pick which Specialized Turbo to get -- thanks!
Hi. Sorry for the long first post. I'm about to buy a Turbo e-bike. I've been reading this forum – very helpful, thank you. And I've now had the chance to do short test rides on a Vado 3.0, a Como 3.0 and a Vado SL EQ 4.0. Unfortunately – but understandably so – the dealers have no wanted me...
For this group, I've seen a posts from people who do or did own both the Como and the Vado at some point. I started looking at the Vado because it's closer the style of non-e-bike I have now. But having now tested the Como, I find the saddle and vertical seating orientation much more comfortable. So for those who have ridden both) or comparable bikes, what's the downside of the Como vs. the Vado? I intend to use this for recreational and exercise riding on roads, gravel and basic dirt trails (not downhill, etc.). I don't care about speed as much as stamina. Are there times when the Como seating orientation is less comfortable than the half-lean of the Vado? Are there any other advantages of the Vado over the Como? I know about the suspension fork on the Vado but almost every comment I have read is that it doesn't do much and will likely have the LBS mod with suspension seat posts and handlebar stems anyway.
Thanks.
No problem to get some workout. Just install the Mission Control app on your smartphone and lower the support and peak power setting in Eco Mode.WOW 2nd real ride on My New Vado 4 : Factory Settings : I haven't even read the Owners manual yet : On a short 20 Mile Ride on Graveled country Blacktop Surface . Which creates extra drag < In just Eco mode I had no issues maintaining 20-21MPH for the majority of the ride, without excreting Myself : Lots of Straight Ways Curves and roller Coaster Hills : I'm impressed as Country Blacktop is much more tiring to ride then Smooth Bike path blacktop or Concrete :
The only Drawback I see is getting enough exercise : To really get winded I had to get aggressive and climb to 28 Miles per hour in ECO with one cog to spare. Naturally I couldn't maintain that long :
I'm not sure what the grade is on the hills I climbed > They weren't super steep > On a regular bike I'm peddling pretty hard to get up them. With The Vado I hardly noticed much difference in effort : Although I lost a Few MPH in Speed.
Actually owning The Bike Sheds light on why most say they rarely use Turbo. Going 28 MPH for short clips is fun > It does get windy Though > I had to flip My ball cap backwards to keep it from flying off . It seems 19-20MPH is a nice cruising speed : You cover alot of group fast and the wind in your face is manageable >
Looking forward to riding the East to West trail we sometimes use : It's always a lot of wind to deal with> It's basically flat but wide open and windy : The Most grueling path we ride because of the wind . Realistically I can tell I'm either going to have to push my speed or increase distance to get the same workout as before the Vado
I'm guessing ever changing conditions will throw in some variables I've not encounter yet. WHAT A BLAST
