rochrunner
Well-Known Member
- Region
- USA
- City
- Rochester Hills MI
When I "traded" my '22 Vado SL 5.0 for a NOS '24 Vado SL 4.0 step-thru, I managed to modify it to match most of the features I lost in going from 5.0 to 4.0. I installed a Mastermind TCU and a Redshift ShockStop stem compensated for losing the FutureShock, but the remaining difference in the drivetrains has come to bother me. Looking into it, I can easily manage the shifter, derailleur and cassette changeover to SRAM GX or NX 12-speed components, but I'm not sure what the options are for the chainring.
The 5.0 had the same 44t size but of course it was compatible with a 12-speed chain and had the narrow-wide tooth layout. The crank and chainring on the 4.0 appear to be quite different in the way things are put together and it might be more complex than just changing out the gear. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this? I just don't have much experience with bottom brackets, cranksets, etc.
The 5.0 had the same 44t size but of course it was compatible with a 12-speed chain and had the narrow-wide tooth layout. The crank and chainring on the 4.0 appear to be quite different in the way things are put together and it might be more complex than just changing out the gear. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this? I just don't have much experience with bottom brackets, cranksets, etc.
