FlatSix911
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That is a very nice pair... please post a short review after a few rides.
I was wondering if anyone knew which rack I can buy for my Vado SL 4.0 as I am unable to buy the official one in Canada right now and don’t mind a 3rd party rack?
I was wondering if anyone knew which rack I can buy for my Vado SL 4.0 as I am unable to buy the official one in Canada right now and don’t mind a 3rd party rack?
Specialized sells seatclamps with rack bosses so you can use any rack.
Good point. Was not familiar with that system.Watch the @Court video review. At about 19 minutes he explains that the SL does not use a traditional seat post clamp and it doesn't appear easy to swap out. The tightening mechanism is built into the frame it appears ...
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I think there is a thread below that discusses removing the fenders. I wouldn't bother even tho the front occasionally does tend to pick up road debris and rattle around. I got the EQ for the fenders to use in the rainy season. I do have other bikes to ride as well so leaving the fenders on is easy decision for me.How hard would it be to take the fenders off on a nice day for a 50 miles ride? Also doe anyone have the 4.0 and is the ride too rigid?
I am seriously thinking about getting the Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ, and have a deposit on one. I’m still thinking about stepping up to the Creo SLE5. I’m a Clydesdale and can ride my analog bike 20+ miles at a 15 mph clip. I am working up to 60 miles per day. My main use would be road riding and possibly commute, but I do fantasize some easy dirt trails. My issue with the Creo is the extra cost and the reach is a bit long for what I want - I actually like the position of the Diverge but it is not electric. I am concerned i may be givin up range with the Vado. Any opinion? Given where I live I am looking at Specialized almost exclusively.
I think there is a thread below that discusses removing the fenders. I wouldn't bother even tho the front occasionally does tend to pick up road debris and rattle around. I got the EQ for the fenders to use in the rainy season. I do have other bikes to ride as well so leaving the fenders on is easy decision for me.
I don't find the 4.0 too rigid but then the 1.5 tires and 80 psi are more compliant than my other road bike. If I had the chance to buy again I would probably spring for the 5.0. It does add the Future Shock for additonal compliance as well as 12 speed and (I think) other component upgrades. In Court's review he also recommended the 5.0 over the 4.0 for the extra features but I wasn't sure how much I was going to enjoy the SL.
I think you'd find any of the SL bikes will work well for you. What is your concern for range? In Eco mode you should be able to go faster and easier than you do now and 60 miles is definitely doable in the default eco mode. You could also get the range extender - I recently got one and it seems to work well.I am seriously thinking about getting the Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ, and have a deposit on one. I’m still thinking about stepping up to the Creo SLE5. I’m a Clydesdale and can ride my analog bike 20+ miles at a 15 mph clip. I am working up to 60 miles per day. My main use would be road riding and possibly commute, but I do fantasize some easy dirt trails. My issue with the Creo is the extra cost and the reach is a bit long for what I want - I actually like the position of the Diverge but it is not electric. I am concerned i may be givin up range with the Vado. Any opinion? Given where I live I am looking at Specialized almost exclusively.
Lol, I thought the same thing. A little more would be the $150 extra on the EQ for fenders and rack. Having said that, I am thinking of also getting the 5.0 SL to replace a gravel bike I have. I really like the assist the SL provides and can see using a fenderless 5.0 SL for non technical off roading. As someone mentioned in another thread, the extra assist the ebikes provide make it easy to explore and deviate along routes that you wouldn't normally do on an unpowered bike.Court's review states that he'd recommend the 5.0 over the 4.0 "for a little more." Model for model the 5.0 is $1000 more. That's substantial in my book.
I think you'd find any of the SL bikes will work well for you. What is your concern for range? In Eco mode you should be able to go faster and easier than you do now and 60 miles is definitely doable in the default eco mode. You could also get the range extender - I recently got one and it seems to work well.