VADO 5.0 2022 and later Model Question

[Jeremy McCreary]

Picked up the new Vado 5.0 today and I have to say after 8k miles on a 4.0 I am so glad I spent the extra money.

That's one good-looking bike! Questions, if I may:

Q1. How would you summarize the differences between the old 4.0 and new 5.0?

Q2. What about the 5.0 really tickles you so far?

 

[Axis]

That's one good-looking bike! Questions, if I may:

Q1. How would you summarize the differences between the old 4.0 and new 5.0?

Q2. What about the 5.0 really tickles you so far?

5.0 has a little more than 28% more torque than the 4.0, the front fork is significantly better (more adjustable and lighter), the brakes arte 4 piston (instead of two), front light is significantly brighter and the shifting is smoother. However the 4.0 never missed a shift and I never had to even adjust the derailleur over 8k miles. The 5.0 drivetrain is just smoother feeling and sounding especially under load.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Picked up the new Vado 5.0 today and I have to say after 8k miles on a 4.0 I am so glad I spent the extra money.

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[Stefan Mikes]

How would you summarize the differences between the old 4.0 and new 5.0?

Actually, it is a difference between 470 and 565 W peak motor power

 

[Axis]

Actually, it is a difference between 470 and 565 W peak motor power

Yes! So I now have a few 28 mile rides (all city/bike lanes) on the 5.0 and the extra power is significant. So much so it makes me wonder if there is more than just a software difference between my (very early 2022 4.0 and the newest gen 5.0).

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Brose lists these two motors as different models:

• Specialized 2.2: Drive S Mag
• Specialized 2.0: Drive T Mag

The earlier Drive S Mag (Specialized 2.1) was nicknamed "Summiteer" by Brose, the current one is "Performance Artist". Drive T is "Long Distance Runner".

 

[Axis]

So I have a few hundred miles on the 5.0 now and I am still impressed.
I expected the rear facing radar to more of a gimmick but it has turned out to be extremely useful. I ride in traffic 100% of the time and have for the past 30 odd years so I have used a side mirror for quite a long time without getting into an accident or being hit. But the radar is SO much more accurate and tracks up to 8 vehicles. Also my old battery from my older 4.0 works perfectly and I can switch out the battery on longer rides.