Nice -- too bad they only make the 5.0 in brushed aluminum. So there are bosses for three bottle cages? At least then you could have the extender and still have room for two bottles, which I'd definitely want. And does the extender require a special cage of some sort, or will it work with any typical cage?
My 4.0 EQ has no bosses under the top tube.
5 EQ comes in a black blue color at least in Japan but out of stock everywhere.
I think THIS. My EQ is 2020.
Strange to differentiate this way. Seems a bit random - no mudguards but extra bottle holder!
I would assume it has to do with purchases of the carry battery available . People complained if you carried the extended range battery you had no place for water bottles
Yes, but why only the un equipped models?
LOL I hear yah . I have the same issue with the light mounting on My Vado 5 . Which is supposed to be 2021. So who knows why specialize does what they do . Sometimes it makes you wonder if Bike manufacturers don't ride bikes . Look how many variants of mounting systems there are . It's utterly stupid . For example what are light manufacturers thinking when Gopro is a universal mounting system that's relatively cheap. Yet 3/4 of the lights won't work in Gopro mounts .
You can drill your own bosses . I did it on My Trek Dual Sport . Measuring was tricky . By the actual drilling and inserting bosses was easy . Not much different then putting a lag insert in the wall of your house where no studs are . Only with bosses you make your own threads .Frame size may also be a factor. I believe on the SL 5 non EQ only L and XL frames have the extra mounts.
Good point Smaller Riders don't get thirsty
JK Seriously Good catch
Pictures!
Enjoy that bike.
It must be a Japanese thing. Specialized offers a good service and warranty terms, true, but things like roadside service, free 200 km tuneup or inexpensive insurance are not offered where I live. For instance, the obligatory 200 km tuneup is to be paid for (symbolic money though).
I really sympathize with you! At least you own a beautiful and powerful Vado!I'm going to be jealous of anyone who gets their new SL from now until I get mine -- next year!
It says you live in Michigan . So I took the Liberty to run a background check for Specialized Vado SL in Michigan Not sure of your size but this place shows they have VADO SL on the Floor . I would assume at best that it's 4 hrs drive . It said 3 on Mapquest . I am not exactly sure where you live . https://www.crosscountrycycle.com/product/specialized-turbo-vado-sl-4.0-eq-378358-1.htm Be sure to check the store COMPLETELYI'm going to be jealous of anyone who gets their new SL from now until I get mine -- next year!
On the matter of service and perks, that is mostly dealer-dependent around here. My wife's Trek store is very accommodating, my Specialized dealer is good but not great, and the other Specialized dealer in the area is a pain to deal with.
I was told by my local LBS the motor is covered for 4 years if you use the Mission Control app to register the bike. There's a code provided you should have received with the bike and need that number for Mission Control sign up.
Yes same in U.K. 2 year warranty on parts-yes. But collecting you & bike from roadside?!! Jeepers that’s incredible! And free insurance etc? No we don’t get any of that here
