Vado 4.0 LTD - very capable "gravel" e-bike as well as commuter

[jwehman]

I agree. On turns at speed, I try to slow WAY down and early...those bikes really like to push through the gravel in straight lines regardless of the way the tire is turned.

 

[Quadracer]

I agree. On turns at speed, I try to slow WAY down and early...those bikes really like to push through the gravel in straight lines regardless of the way the tire is turned.

Thought i will show you all my wifes bike set up. These 2.8 tubless tyers can run at low psi 15-20 so a heap of grip on gravel. As you can see they have plenty of clearance if you want to have the fenders on. My wife runs this setup on all surfaces.

 

[rochrunner]

Thought i will show you all my wifes bike set up. These 2.8 tubless tyers can run at low psi 15-20 so a heap of grip on gravel. As you can see they have plenty of clearance if you want to have the fenders on. My wife runs this setup on all surfaces.

Amazed you got those on without removing the fenders. Or did you go with 650b wheels?

 

[Quadracer]

Amazed you got those on without removing the fenders. Or did you go with 650b wheels?

Yes they are 650 wheels. They are a straight swap with no adjustments required on the cassette etc.

 

[Sierratim]

Yes they are 650 wheels. They are a straight swap with no adjustments required on the cassette etc.

My Vado front fender has a spaced between the fork crown and the fender. It appears that you removed this spacer to get the fender to tire clearance? Did you need to make changes to the mounting of the rear fender?

Is the tire circumference the same as the OEM tires, or did you need to have the dealer change this setting for you?

 

[RandallS]

Thought i will show you all my wifes bike set up. These 2.8 tubless tyers can run at low psi 15-20 so a heap of grip on gravel. As you can see they have plenty of clearance if you want to have the fenders on. My wife runs this setup on all surfaces.

Love the bike setup. Points to ponder... again! Lovely cat!

 

[Quadracer]

My Vado front fender has a spaced between the fork crown and the fender. It appears that you removed this spacer to get the fender to tire clearance? Did you need to make changes to the mounting of the rear fender?

Is the tire circumference the same as the OEM tires, or did you need to have the dealer change this setting for you?

There is a spacer in the front fender. No changes are required for the wheels to fit. They work out slightly smaller size than the 29' OEM wheels and tyres so fit under fenders well and there was no need to change settings for wheel size.