Turbo Vado 4.0 SL parking

[steven36830]

Newbe here and looking to make my first ebike purchase. I'm almost committed to buying the turbo vado 4 sl. But I'm concerned that leaving it parked outside in the sun while I'm at work. I live in Alabama, and it gets hot and very sunny. Will it kill the battery to have the bike parked in the sun for 8 hours a day? Or am I overthinking this?

 

[BarryS]

Newbe here and looking to make my first ebike purchase. I'm almost committed to buying the turbo vado 4 sl. But I'm concerned that leaving it parked outside in the sun while I'm at work. I live in Alabama, and it gets hot and very sunny. Will it kill the battery to have the bike parked in the sun for 8 hours a day? Or am I overthinking this?

Yeah Heat especially extreme is the worst on Batteries : My In laws New Buick LeSabre needs a New battery every 2 years Because they live in Southern Florida : They are from Michigan So when teh battery puked after just 2 years : That is the answer teh dealership gave them. They were told if they went back to Michigan the Car might rust faster but Battery would last 3 times longer : Leaving a battery Bike out in direct sun wouldn't be the best

 

[Deacon Blues]

Maybe you should consider an ebike that has a battery that can be taken off the bike and brought in to where you work.
An example would be the BMC Alpenchallenge AMP

 

[BarryS]

Newbe here and looking to make my first ebike purchase. I'm almost committed to buying the turbo vado 4 sl. But I'm concerned that leaving it parked outside in the sun while I'm at work. I live in Alabama, and it gets hot and very sunny. Will it kill the battery to have the bike parked in the sun for 8 hours a day? Or am I overthinking this?

Are you a Big Guy ?? I am 6'0-6'1" I found teh Vado SL in a large Smallish feeling : I will say the torque is comparable IMO to the eco Boast on regular vado.

 

[SoCalDave]

Yeah Heat especially extreme is the worst on Batteries : My In laws New Buick LeSabre needs a New battery every 2 years Because they live in Southern Florida : They are from Michigan So when teh battery puked after just 2 years : That is the answer teh dealership gave them. They were told if they went back to Michigan the Car might rust faster but Battery would last 3 times longer : Leaving a battery Bike out in direct sun wouldn't be the best

Different areas of the country stock and sell different lead-acid car batteries, optimized for the local climate.

 

[Name]

I have the same question, but about winter parking

I’m going to leave my turbo vado sl 5 outside at about 0°C to –15°C for 8-9 hours every day. Will it affect the battery in any way?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

No good, @Name. Try to keep your SL inside a building.

 

[Name]

Thanks, Stefan. Is there any recommended temperature range for those bikes by the way?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@Thomas Jaszewski, you know a thing or two about batteries, and are from wintry state. Could you please give @Name an answer. His future e-bike has a non-removable battery.

 

[BigNerd]

The SL is a light bike, why not bring it inside?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@Ravi Kempaiah: @Name needs to store his e-bike with a non-removable battery for 8 hours everyday at temperatures 0 to -15 C (32 to 5 F). Will it have any ill effect on the battery?

The SL is a light bike, why not bring it inside?

Because he might not be able to.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Will it have any ill effect on the battery?

Storing the bike outside at such temperatures will reduce the range significantly.
Most importantly, charging a very cold battery has severe negative impact on its longevity and performance.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Thank you Ravi!

 

[Dallant]

Or you might go with the Allant+7 with the easily removable and carried battery?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Or you might go with the Allant+7 with the easily removable and carried battery?

@Dallant, friend, you simply have not grabbed the entire story @Name had ordered the Vado SL because he wanted a lightweight e-bike. It was his own choice; the SL e-bikes have a non-removable battery. How he handles it in rough Moscow conditions is his own decision.

If Name wanted a heavier e-bike, I would have recommended a regular Vado to him. Why Allant and Allant?! Try to pedal your Allant past the speed limiter and report your experience. (Specialized Turbo SL e-bikes have been made to ride past the speed limiter easily, just on pedals).

P.S. Europe uses 25 km/h limiters. Important point. It is not the U.S. where you can get assistance up to 20 mph.

 

[Dallant]

@Dallant, friend, you simply have not grabbed the entire story @Name had ordered the Vado SL because he wanted a lightweight e-bike. It was his own choice; the SL e-bikes have a non-removable battery. How he handles it in rough Moscow conditions is his own decision.

If Name wanted a heavier e-bike, I would have recommended a regular Vado to him. Why Allant and Allant?! Try to pedal your Allant past the speed limiter and report your experience. (Specialized Turbo SL e-bikes have been made to ride past the speed limiter easily, just on pedals).

P.S. Europe uses 25 km/h limiters. Important point. It is not the U.S. where you can get assistance up to 20 mph.

I saw the “almost committed” part and didn’t note the date.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I saw the “almost committed” part and didn’t note the date.

OK! @Name has just properly re-used an existing thread

 

[BarryS]

I've been able to ride an SL recently on a 15 mile trip. The bike is just as fun & top end fast as My Vado 4 . Just not as Torque friendly . Butttttt Way Way Way rougher ride . Especially at speeds from 20 to 28 mph. It's so light that you feel all the roads effects on the body. IMO especially if you are older . In the Long Run You'd be happier with a Regular Vado.

IMO at higher Speeds For stability alone The Vado is more User friendly at any age .

I'd been debating whether I should have gotten the Vado SL > That 15 miler made me really glad I'd chose the Vado 4 . Especially after installing the UPGRADED the 48 T chain Ring . TO THOSE DEBATING WHETHER The Larger chain Ring is Worth it > It is AND A PIECE of CAKE to S\witch :

 

[steven36830]

Thanks for all of the replies. I decided to go with the Vado 4.0. The removable battery and higher torque motor were deciding factors.

The bike is primarily used as a commuter so I'll be hauling books, computer, cloths, lunch, etc. With hauling baggage the weight of the bike wasn't the critical factor for me. While I really liked the feel of the SL, the standard Vado was stable, and handled the load with ease. I also agree with BarryS, the SL is a rough ride.

If I was going to go for an SL I'd want to get the 5.0 with the carbon fork and shock. Unfortunately I couldn't afford the extra $1,000!

So I've had the Vado 4.0 for 3 weeks now and love it!