Specialized’s ultra-light 120-mile range e-bike - Turbo Vado SL

Vado SL size?

With real fear, I learned the stand-over height of Vado SL size M was 790 mm. My stand-over height is 780 mm. Am I eliminated from riding the SL in size M?
 
How about riding with these boots to gain the missing mm:

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You might be looking really smart in them ... :cool:
 
Stefan Mikes said:
Are you sure you are German, TS25? :D Your sense of humour is exceptional!!!
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Thx. Well, partly German. My dad was born in Latvia (but being baltic german).

His family was 'distributed' over the world after WWII. If it hadn't been for my later mum, I could be partly British, Canadian, US-American or Australian.
 
Stefan Mikes said:
Vado SL size?

With real fear, I learned the stand-over height of Vado SL size M was 790 mm. My stand-over height is 780 mm. Am I eliminated from riding the SL in size M?
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I have the same issue. I have a medium which technically is too large but the small wasn’t available when I bought it. I can straddle the top bar with my feet on the ground easily and comfortably.

I may have to revisit the size issue in a few years when I get older and am less flexible. I’m 72 so that older may be sooner than I’d like.
 
BEC111 said:
I have the same issue. I have a medium which technically is too large but the small wasn’t available when I bought it. I can straddle the top bar with my feet on the ground easily and comfortably.

I may have to revisit the size issue in a few years when I get older and am less flexible. I’m 72 so that older may be sooner than I’d like.
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Older for me is always ((current.age +3!) = old)...😎
 
Stefan Mikes said:
Vado SL size?

With real fear, I learned the stand-over height of Vado SL size M was 790 mm. My stand-over height is 780 mm. Am I eliminated from riding the SL in size M?
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@Stefan Mikes the current U.S. spec for the Vado 5 medium has a stand over height of 800mm. This fits me well with a slight pressure when I'm standing flat footed over the bike. I'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam; not the same as stand over I know but useful for a comparison.

I could have also fit the small for stand over, but I liked the reach on the medium much better. YRMV.

What was the spec on your Euro Vado?
 
Tim,
My Vado 5 ST has this spec: Stand-over Height: 720 mm (28.3").
The Polish Specialized website gives that parameter for Vado 5.0 SL EQ as 790 mm (31.1").
My inseam is 30". I'm 5'8" tall.
 
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Stefan Mikes said:
Tim,
My Vado 5 ST has this spec: Stand-over Height: 720 mm (28.3").
The Polish Specialized website gives that parameter for Vado 5.0 SL EQ as 790 mm (31.1").
My inseam is 30". I'm 5'8" tall.We
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We are the same height and inseam now Stefan. But I used to be an inch and a half taller when I still had discs in my back. Same 30 inch inseam, but my 30 inch waist got bigger as I got shorter. Not Very Fair. :(
 
Friends also laugh at me for wearing the belt & braces :) Yet I cannot imagine not wearing both on a long ride in Softshell pants bought when I was 236 lbs and now am less than 200 :)
 
Stefan Mikes said:
Tim,
My Vado 5 ST has this spec: Stand-over Height: 720 mm (28.3").
The Polish Specialized website gives that parameter for Vado 5.0 SL EQ as 790 mm (31.1").
My inseam is 30". I'm 5'8" tall.
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Well, that does pose a quandry! Now I understand your concern.
 
Stefan Mikes said:
Friends also laugh at me for wearing the belt & braces :) Yet I cannot imagine not wearing both on a long ride in Softshell pants bought when I was 236 lbs and now am less than 200 :)
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Bib shorts or longs are the belt and suspenders of the cycling world... elastic belt plus suspenders! They are super comfortable for long rides. ;)
 
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yngrshr said:
What exactly did MTB make for you? I ordered a set of 650bs (same front size as yours), so I’ll have to have them make likely the same thing!

Assuming this is the part?

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Turbo Creo Speed Sensor

I purchased a set of DT Swiss HRC 1400 as a second set of wheels for a Turbo Creo Comp Carbon. The speed sensor is located on the rear wheel disk rotor locking. I'd like to purchase an additional lockring/speed sensor to facilitate wheel swaps. Has anyone purchased an additional...
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It was this part

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Thru Axle Sleeve Type Wheel Adapter - Custom Mountain Bike Parts | Custom Mountain Bike Parts for MTB Riders, by MTB Riders

Made in USA mountain bike headset press tool, bike fitting tool, bicycle wheel adapter, press fit bottom bracket tool, bottom bracket spacer, oversized cog.
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You have to email them and ask for a custom size of 110 mm wide instead of 100 mm.

Yes, that lockring is the correct part.
 
FlatSix911 said:
Bib shorts or longs are the belt and suspenders of the cycling world... elastic belt plus suspenders! They are super comfortable for long rides. ;)
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Yes. Especially at 30s F :D
Bibs are also extremely comfortable whenever you need to take a piss :D (that's why winter cycling trousers are equipped with a zipper fly).
 
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