Did you notice no Vado 5.0 in any size was available online?Turbo Vado 5.0
$5,000 now $3,999.99
Turbo Vado 5.0
Consider Vado your high-performance transportation bike, getting you where you’re going with an unmatched combination of speed, reliability, and confide...www.specialized.com
Even more on other models!
Clearance because sales are sluggish or new stuff coming?
Como, Vado, many different versions, many different choices, any different sizes, and many colors. Lots on sale.Did you notice no Vado 5.0 in any size was available online?
Specialized does the sale in two cases:
- The model is to be replaced with something substantially newer, or
- There are unsold e-bikes in less popular sizes such as XL.
UGGGH, I mean IGH? Uggggggh
I, others, had negative experiences, some (a few), the opposite. Did you peruse the forums prior to making a puchasing decision? Judge Judy would have scoulded you for not. You might have been pushed away if you digested the personal comments here and there with experiences regaerding the IGH.
i know this response is not to me but I’ll answer why I went IGH after reading reading and more reading up on issues. I already have an igh bike and love the quiet smooth shifting and no issues so far. its like my Prius it sneaks up on people.
I haven't made a purchasing decision and I am perusing the forums, which is why I asked you to elaborate. I am tempted, though, to spin the roulette wheel, given the price drop!
Godspeed, and may the Force be with you. Good luck.
I am tempted as well and will be interested in following your experience as your bike is brand new, right? What was your other IGH bike and how does it compare? I would like to go Specialized as there are a couple of good LBS's for Specialized in my area. Gazelle is here too but with a terrible bike company (Bert's Bikes- national chain I think).
But...what will the new model have that will generate the regret....or will it be the same old, same old?some great deals! although it may look like nothing is available, remember to check the stock finder. for example, a large creo comp carbon ($1k off!) shows unavailable in any color or size online, but stock check shows several within 35 miles of my location, in two colors. the slightly older non-mastermind version (still a fantastic bike) is an even better deal, $1,750 off, also readily available. buying at a bike shop also means no waiting for delivery, and presumably good service.
there will be some regret when the new model comes out later this year, but $1,750 of regret?
If it is a non-mastermind bike, the BLEVO app would work with it, which gives the user the ability to control the assist in a manner similar to mastermind. I use it, and I’m not sure I’d want to give it up for Mastermind.some great deals! although it may look like nothing is available, remember to check the stock finder. for example, a large creo comp carbon ($1k off!) shows unavailable in any color or size online, but stock check shows several within 35 miles of my location, in two colors. the slightly older non-mastermind version (still a fantastic bike) is an even better deal, $1,750 off, also readily available. buying at a bike shop also means no waiting for delivery, and presumably good service.
there will be some regret when the new model comes out later this year, but $1,750 of regret?
I can use BLevo on my 2020 4.0 SL and dont' think I'd exchange it for mastermind either. My Tero 5.0 does have Mastermind and I don't miss Blevo Smart Control on it. Mostly because the higher available power means setting ECO at 20/60 support gives similar automatic transmission assist as Blevo's smart control. I.e., the harder I pedal the more assist I get. I will seriously consider a new SL if/when the 1.2 motor comes out. Probably see how I like SL Mastermind with the 1.2 motor. And could always see if swapping TCU's with the older TCU will work. I know people were able to swap Levo SL's mastermind TCU's with older TCU's to continue to use Blevo. Hopefully the 1.2 motor upgrade won't change that.
