Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ Review - $3.5k
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- The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ is one of the best ebikes I've ever reviewed. Relatively light weight at 36.9lbs including integrated lights, a rear rack, and custom designed tubular fenders with extra long rubberized flaps to keep your feet dry. Reasonably priced for outstanding motor and battery technology. Class 3 speed-pedelec performance offers 28mph (45km/h) assisted speeds for fun, respect from automobiles, and overall faster commutes. Boost hub spacing provides sturdier spoke bracing angle, 12mm thru-axles provide stiffness and control at speed, excellent weight distribution (low, centered, balanced front to rear). Decent hydraulic disc brakes from Tektro with sturdy 160mm rotors. Practical Shimano drivetrain with 10-gears, wide 11-42 tooth cassette, stiff derailleur, and versatile shifter mechanism. Internal battery offers modest capacity but weighs under 4lbs and provides impressive range. Additional Range Extender bottle-shaped batteries are easy to use, quiet, and beautiful. The bike is satisfying to pedal, even without assist from the motor. Reflective stickers and accents on the fenders, frame, and tires help keep you safe. Two color options, comfortable saddle and grips, useful smartphone app and wireless heart rate monitor integration. Only available in a high-step frame at the moment, no step-thru. The range Extender 160wh battery pack costs extra and the primary battery is on the small side. Since the primary battery is not easily removable, you may need to store the entire bike inside, away from extreme heat or cold, and near a charging port. Kickstand pokes into soft terrain, no USB charging ports, limited readouts on the TCU display and the TCD costs extra, no suspension elements on the 4.0 version of this bike and the all-aluminum frame could be jarring at high speed with high tire pressure.
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Specialized SL 1.1 motor overview and stats at 1:10
Internal battery and range extender 6:49, charger 15:47
Integrated lights and reflective accents demo at 12:16
Mission control app 13:47, Optional LCD 15:05, Operation 21:02
Ride test begins 23:25, Closeup shots 25:39, neighborhood 30:24
Comparison with older Vado. Old Vado moter does 4 x, four times rider effort. New version Vado does 2x rider's effort. Weight reduced from 49 lbs to 33 lbs. From rider perspective on the old Vado 2 X approximates the "economy", lowest power setting, with 3 x for sport and 4 x for turbo. So for comparison, on the new Vado SL you would max out at the lowest level. Despite these number, I will probably trade in my Vado for the new version as weight is a really big deal to me.
I bought the Vado EQ 4.0 SL in the XL frame size about 6 months ago and I love it. I'm 6'2" and 230lbs and this bike performs perfectly for me. I have absolutely no problems climbing hills or maneuvering in virtually any terrain. I've had it up to speeds of 30 mph and it is a rock solid ride. I did remove the fenders and rack as I didn't like the look. I had to buy the under seat mounted light from specialized at a cost of $130 and do the install myself. It gave me the opportunity to do a partial tear down of the motor assembly/wiring and I can tell you it's a very easy bike to work on if you're into DYI maintenance. I also replaced the tires with 700x45c for better handling. I've tried various tire sizes and the max tire size you can run on this bike without the fenders is 29x1.9 while maintaining adequate clearance on the front forks.
I just put some 700x42 Sawtooths on my 4.0 and really like them , I was wondering what 45's did you get for yours
I love how it doesn’t scream “e bike” with a stealthy battery, motor and control system. I hope these design ideals trickle down to mid-priced and adorable bikes.
Mine doesn't scream E-Bike and it's a piggyback design. At least I can remove it and there's no damn hole to see. Plus I can have 2 batteries and use them alternately. See my 3000km review TREK DUAL SPORT PLUS.
Got a story bikes road bike for $1900 that’s 33lbs with a 350W motor, hidden battery, 9 speed shifter, hydraulic brakes, and torque sensing cranks. They’re amazing value!
I just got one of these and went for my first ride of 12.6 miles and it was amazing. Going up a short steep hills was a breeze. The bike is beautiful and attracts attention. Worth every cent.
Although you don't want it to attract too much attention if you know what I mean
Do you still have the Vado?
Nice video,thanks Court. My favorite part was “let’s go on an adventure down here”
Just got my 4.0 turbo vado sl this week ! It is nice , fun and pretty fast ! At 58 years old I can get it up to 30 mph no problem
Another impressive and complete review. I would only add that one advantage of those really long front fenders is that they keep dust (in dry weather) and moisture (in wet weather) off of the drive train resulting in a slightly longer life for the chain. It may only be a marginal gain, but if you hate cleaning and lubing the chain it is well worth it.
I just found a 5.0! Can't wait to pick it up next week! Thanks as always for the detailed review.
Looking to buy a very lightweight electric bike in the US.
Considering these options and open to any alternatives
GOGORO EEYO
LEMOND PROLOG
SPECIALIZED TURBO VADO SL 5.0
Any advice will be appreciated!
@@coconuto the other two are hubs. You'll get a lot more bang for your buck overall with the mid-drive specialized. Loving mine so far.
I did a test run this afternoon. Loved it. I currently own a flyer emb which I love. But some days I just wanna fly. I did just that with this.
Honestly, this was THE most thorough, succinct and educational review of any bike I've ever watched. You pretty much sold this to me!
I love my Specialized! My next bike will be a Specialized as well! Great company!
I've been watching your reviews for years. They are simply the BEST. I bought a Specialized Turbo X years ago after seeing your review and a Haibike Fat 6. Thinking about the Vado 5.0 or Creo SL 5 Thanks for sharing!
I have done more than 10 thousand km in this bike. It is really amazing, the best way to commute in the city. Moreover, I live in Mexico city and there are many bumps is amazing that in 10k kms I have never get a flat tire. Before I used to had a route bike and it happened very often. Finally, it is amazing how you can use it with the engine off to go with guys who are not as fit as you and you can set the engine to different assistance levels.. .I ve never encountered someone who I cannot keep up with when the engine is on. So I am amazed about how good this bike is.
Great review, thank you! THIS is my next bike.
You got me interested in this bike. Looks like exactly what I'm looking for. Also you do a very nice job on your videos
Hey, thank you Steve. I do try to be thorough and have fun with it. Bikes are great :D hope you find one that is perfect for your use case and budget ;)
Beautiful review! I like this one, too!
Thank you so much, flyshacker. I always appreciate your comments :)
I couldn't help but notice that every review came out at a coordinated time of 11:00 AM on May 12th. The Specialized marketing machine is a formidable one. Nice bike/review though and a game changer I'd think.
Its in the review contracts to keep quiet about the bikes until the big launch day :) Makes sense really to emphasise the launch - and it also means that reviewers don't feel any rush to be the first one out with a review so get to spend more time on the bike.
Awesome bikes...I’ve ridden most of the high end bikes and the Specialized IMO feels the best!
Sweet! Have you tried any of the SL models, Richard? This motor is killer... and I couldn't wait to see it on the Vado, and to see this frame redesign because it's what I would use day to day with the upright geometry and carrying capacity vs. Creo and Levo. I got to look at this a while back but couldn't release until today... Hope you get to try it soon, and yeah, I think that Specialized usually feels great because they put so much effort into the Body Geometry touch points as well as the drive system and batteries now. I'm biased a bit though, because my own bicycle is Specialized... which I bought on my own many years ago. I still love it :)
I love your reviews thank you 🙏
Dude this video is so good. Thank you
I rented up the hill from this setting when completing Uni, in 1995. Beauty!!! Oh, nice bike too.
I liked how you mentioned that this is your favourite bike this year. It would be great if you could compare bikes to other similar models from different brands and give your expert opinion on which is better and why. Keep those excellent reviews coming
Thanks Marcelo! I'm trying to do more of that... like I mentioned how I preferred the SL 1.1 motor on these Specialized ebikes vs. the Fazua and Bosch Active Line. Here's a list of my favorite commuter models for 2020 so far with some back to back comparison language: electricbikereview.com/best-commuter-electric-bikes/
I don't think a comparison serves much purpose. Write down your key requirements and then find one that checks off your boxes. For me, it is lightweight, good price, and slim profile. I need it light to lift up on train, stairs, and I need it sleek because I have to fit it on train racks and car, and I need it cheap because I don't have money. Bulky heavy bikes are not for me.
The rest is not important. They all have decent range on battery and limited to 23 mph by law. 28 mph is a lie, heh heh. And speed is irrelevant. If you go any faster on roads with cars you will die early. Color is immaterial because once you have isolated bike to 1-2 models, you are stuck with those colors. So you see, in this market, you are limited in choice due to requirements so no need for much analysis.
Nice review of a very attractive bike. I agree that the rear rack should be capable of carrying greater loads. Thanks for sharing and best regards.
Sure thing, I'm glad you caught that. My goal is to be thorough and honest about the trade-offs I see with these products... as nice as it is, there are always optimizations like weight vs. power or price vs. quality parts
@@ElectricBikeReview
I would guess that the goal of Specialized engineers was to design a light weight bike that are well equipped for commuters, not those who wish to use their bike as a alternative or replacement to their car.
This a step in the right direction and I applaud the overall design. That being said, I hope that Specialized is listening and next year will offer a more capable rack.
Great review!
A very enjoyable review. Thank you.
Excellent review
Its difficult to find a comparison for these two great bikes, so thank you for a brilliant video that is about the bikes and not about your production skills! I was really after a bike that you can detach the battery to recharge for security reasons. I would love the SL with a detachable battery, that would be perfect! You watching Specialized, any ideas? Thanks Jericho
Great review! While I can't comment on the 2020/2021, but as of the 2022 models, my Vado 4.0 full power is much quieter than what this motor is. It's quite surprising really! Fantastic beast, even for a 200lb guy. I'm sure the SL is even lighter and slicker, but we do have some large hills all around us that could be painful to lug up manually (the benefit of the SL is that w/o assist, it is a much better hill climber than the standard Vado w/o power).
Thx so much - v nice review! Also had a test ride on the (5.0 eq) today and ... I was really flashed! Light to handle, stable an solid - and smart looking. Minus is: battery is fix mounted in the frame. The is no option yet for light offroad. The price tag is ambitious. But more o less the best buy in this upcommin new class - in ly eyes. Greetz from Bavaria im Germany, Flex
If this had a removable battery it would tick all the buy boxes. Living in CO the idea of garage storage and the potential of damaging the battery is so concerning.
I don’t have this bike, but we do have two other e-bikes that sit in our garage all winter here in Minneapolis, where it can be up to -15F. No issues with either of those batteries or motors, so I suspect the Specialized would be at least as reliable.
Nice review 👍
You do great reviews and I have seen quite a few. My only recommendation would be if you could somehow do an "executive summary" at the front of your reviews. For example, I wanted to know on this bike if there is a thumb throttle. Perhaps you could talk about several factors of what you think are key items in a bike; mid vs rear hub, speed, motor wattage, etc. Your technical knowledge is terrific but for many first time viewers, a little more general overview would be helpful.
Specialized makes a really good suspension seatpost themselves...The CG-R...I’ve got one one a Specialized Roubaix and on a Specialized Crosstrail and I really like them...Plus they look good!!! I personally feel that they smooth out the road better than the Thudbuster ST.
Good call, Dick! I've heard it called the Cobble Gobbler and love the concept, though I've never tried it. I searched the Specialized website and ended up on an Australian page? I mention it in the full writeup, glad to hear you like it even more than a Thudbuster! Have you ever tried one of the Kinekt/Bodyfloat suspension posts? Thanks for the feedback ;)
Knowledgable, comprehensive review and reviewer. Plus a very well crafted video. As a fellow professional, can you tell me what camera and stabilizer you used? thanks.
Superb, detailed review
I am trying to decide between the Vado 3.0 and the SL - what are your thoughts on comparing the two ? Not so much the weight and the more ebike look - that I get. More about components and versatility of riding surfaces.
Thanks for the reviews. I saw the Trek Allant one also. Are there any reasons to chose one bike over the other?
This is by far the most beautiful and clever engineered ebike I have ever seen. I love how they made the bike light and fully integrated. The only concern I have is how you can not access the battery or take it with you.
I think this is the reason, the extra battery, if you cant plug your bike, you need the extra battery that you can bring inside and plug it.!
Why do you need to access the battery DP
@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 i guess it so that you can store the battery in your home at room temperature so prolong battery health. If you store battery outside it will be subject to more extreme temperature changes (too cold or too hot).
Yeah, wish the battery was removable. What happens when the battery dies? Do you have to take it to the local bikeshop to remove and replace? $$$$
Thanks for the good review. How does this bike compare to the cannondale quick neo SL , Also a fitness bike ?
I test rode this in San Francisco. It's a super clean design, and only 36 lbs -- the Mazda Miata of e-bikes. And really nice to see 48V coming to mid-drive motors.
But (again, in San Francisco), it only has 35Nm of torque and 240W, so it's kind of a slug on our 10% grade roads. Perfect for flat-land riders, though.
I live on a long street in another state that is similar to SF streets -- very steep on the uphill. Would you recommend this ebike or another make/model of ebike to climb steep streets?
how much worth is EQ version? if I buy without EQ version then add mudguard and rear, front light, and also the rear rack will it be okay? or do they add something more important accessories?
Watch out for the seat post locking mechanism. Ive heard that if you remove the seat post the locking mechanism tends to fall into the seat tube and can get stuck above the motor.
Were you able to determine what is the largest tire size possible to be installed without the fenders? I am considering ebike mainly for winter commuting. I prob would need to install some knobs for winter. Might just spring for emtb bike. Great review. Thanks
I took delivery of one of these a month ago. Great bike, though here in Europe it’s limited to 25km/h. Took it a little off road here at the weekend and it was a hoot flying up the hills! Would be great with som knobbley tires on for dirt tracks :)
@@analogueaidan7292 I found a site that sells chips to remove the limit. However, here in DK bikes which can go up to 45km/h are called e-pedelecs & require moped insurance, and the kind of bike has to be approved by the authorities. So I wont do it as I would be uninsured and end up liable if involved in an accident.
Great review and very informational. I have an off-topic question. What brand of sunglasses are those and are they prescription? I want a pair!
I want to ask a question about range, not sure if anyone knows the answer. The Vado SL spec is the same in the US as it is in the U.K. the only difference is the speed is 28mph in the US but restricted to 15.5mph in the U.K. So my question is why is the range exactly the same if the speed is different?
Great review! What AV equipment do you use to make these videos?
Would this make a good touring bike given the tiny battery? The rack seems to support some rather low weight - does this mean the rack is swappable to something more heavy duty… and what about this vs the Orbea Kemen?
Exactly what I’m looking for- unfortunately it’s hard to find for purchase in western Canada. Is it too new and hard for suppliers to keep in stock or not in stores yet? Edit- are websites no updated with this beauty on it? grrrr
Thanks for the detailed video.
I’d like to ask about the sunglasses u’re wearing, pls.
Nice bike but that neighborhood! Gorgeous!!
Is it possible to ride the bicycle without the electric motor? So, if the battery is empty, can you still ride it well without it? Or is it cumbersome then?
Specialized have always been some of the nicest looking and best performing ebikes..
Yeah, and I feel like they are fully committing to the space now. Their custom motor feels great, and is very lightweight. This bike won me over, and I'm glad that they are also innovating with lights and fenders. It's a very utilitarian, but also beautiful ebike ;)
Looking to buy a very lightweight electric bike in the US.
Considering these options and open to any alternatives
GOGORO EEYO
LEMOND PROLOG
SPECIALIZED TURBO VADO SL 5.0
Any advice will be appreciated!
I wonder if you can recharge with a power pac if you can’t take your bike into a hotel room or near an outlet. Thank you.
Would like the fork from the 4.0 added to the 5.0 sl and jones bars. Maybe I can see if my lbs specialized dealer can custom build it? Great review and want to visit Vancouver again soon, take care, enjoy the ride.
I totally feel you, assuming you want the front rack bosses from the alloy fork? Sounds like a sweet setup with Jones bars. Do you like to tour or would this be a commuting around town sort of setup?
I tested out this bike recently and found the noice coming from the freehub quite noisy, doesn't this put anyone off? Maybe I'm just used to my bike where it's almost silent.
Great video thank you. would you consider reviewing the Canyon Precede On?
Could the Vado be used for Bikepacking long Adventure trips?
How does this compare to the Cannondale Tesoro Neo X 3 at the same price point?
will it get me to work without me sweating? or should i get a more powerful ebike. like the giant fastroad?
ElectricBikeReview, where were you able to obtain this model in Canada?
How does this bike compare to the Gazelle Ultimate t10 plus? Which bike is the better deal.
Salsa makes a seatpost clamp as well as very simular looking clamp that attaches to the seatpost only that has the bosses for a rack.
The step through was added I think. I wish the carbon fork and the 5.0 had the brazons up front. I really like what you said about the rack bosses for the rear rack. With the mile range for the Vado touring is a great option.
Great Bike -Great review....!
Thank you SO much. Yeah, I fell in love with this one... it's awesome!
What size do you recommend for someone 177cm tall? Thanks
I don't get some of the negative comments about this bike. It is 37 pounds and has some great features. The 2021 model without the fenders and rear rack is even lighter and costs $3600. To get a bike that is this light with a more powerful battery you are going to pay over $5000. Some of the other bike brands that people are throwing out there are way more expensive and weigh 10 to 25 pounds more or are limited to 20mph. I think that this is a great bike if you are not going to be riding in an area with a lot of steep hills. For me, this bike is great. I don't care to lug a 55 pound bike around and I want to be able to keep up with friends riding road bikes.
Add a carbon seatpost, carbon handlebars and pair of 32c tires and you can drop another 2 pounds off of it.
Extremely comprehensive and verbose review of this bike but it answers any and all questions about this bike. Even the ones you didn’t think of. Essentially its an e-bike for those who actually like to pedal. An E-bike for those who are willing to do the commute anyway but would like to take less time to do it in my opinion. Let’s face it, that don’t pedal themselves. I’d love some help! I’ve got a 30 mile commute to work in a different town that starts at 8 and in my business if your not 30 early, your 30 late. Now I don’t mind the distance or effort, I just don’t want to have to get up TOO early to make it happen. This turbo Vado SL makes a 2 1/5 hour analog commute down to an hour and a 1/2! This means I don’t have to start riding any earlier than 6 a.m. Any earlier than 6 would mean I’d have get up before 5 and I am NOT into that. My 3 year journey with this bike has given me nearly 5 grand in miles so far that has made life on my MTB so much better! Imagine 5 thousand free miles from which to be ready and fit to rally on! This bike is EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND NOTHING YOU DON’T! I’ve got a full blown ridiculous 12 g MTB and I love using the best and this bike needs nothing else and its not the highest end model. Get it !use it! Be happy!
Awesome review as always!
Looking for an e-bike for my 2*15k daily commute.
This bike ticks a lot of my boxes except that we in Europe only seem to get this with a 25 km/h limit.
As a relatively fit person doing this trip with an average speed between 25 and 30 on my racing bike I'm not sure how much benefit I will be getting by this bike. There are a few hills and I bike along a windy coastal line as well as having some traffic lights here and there where I need to accelerate from, but just have the feeling that I will be spending a good amount of time just above or around the assist limit. Without much knowledge of e-bike I'd appreciate if someone watching this channel would have some input.
I have a similar context Thomas. 2*25km commute, mostly flat with a 15minute climb each direction. EU based / EU restricted bikes only.
I'm a roadie fan so went for the Giant Road-E (the first version from a few years back) based off of Court's excellent review. Yes, the Giant is excellent, very comfortable and makes the commute easy including the relatively easy climbs), and i never arrive to work exhausted. It is pedal assist so i get a mild cardio benefit. Its a great tool for the job, however I struggle to get it past 28kph on the flat.
I could be tempted to trade in against the Vado SL in the hope that the lightness (as with your road bike) would help get me to 30-32 kph if the wind was behind. For my situation, I'll stick with the Road-e though. If i were to do it again, the Vado with the extended mudguards, shock stem (on the v5.0) and lightness (of the motor & compact frame battery) would be a better option, especially if the commute involves more hills, more stop-starts (at traffic lights) and more carrying (up stairs/ into cars/ onto trains).
Really interesting bike and review, quite excited with the new lighter ebikes coming with assists that don't hold you back after the assisted limit (from a 25kph jurisdiction). Just wondering about the comparisons with the fauza powered bikes have you tried one of those since the firmware changes?
road a fauza in January, and it did not match up...
totally agree that this is the way to go for an electric bike.
I love the Creo but I wish it had the handle bar motor adjustment switch as the Vado does. It's easier to use than having to go down to the top tube. Any chance one could be added to the Creo?
Good question especially as the Creo is 3 down to 1, needs to run through the assistance sequentially
can programme the Creo to a taylored solution in each mode. personally I don't change it from level 2 ever, unless I am going for a very long ride..........
What does the power feel like on this bike? As someone who has never had an ebike before I don't really have a frame of reference. I know Specialized simplify it as "2x You" but is that powerful enough to take the bite out of a strong headwind? I'm wanting one as a commuter/trekking bike and I don't know whether to go for the Vado SL that is nice and light and nimble or a Levo HT that has more power and a front shock but is considerably heavier and has chunky mtb tires.
This motor has about 1/2 the power of my 5 year old Haibike (with a a Yamaha motor). I'm in San Francisco, and the Haibike has plenty of power to get me up the big hills. When I test rode the SL a few months ago (in Bernal Heights, note HEIGHTS), it was a struggle.
But if I lived in the flats, I'd definitely get it. Quality gear. And much lighter than my 60 lb (with lock) Haibike.
And nice to finally see a 48V mid-drive motor; that's been the exclusive domain of hub drives for a while now.
Awesome review! I went back and forth between the 4.0 and the 5.0 and finally decided on the 5. Really looking forward to it! This will be my first experience with the Mission Control app. Do you know if it integrates with the Apple Watch so that I can use the watch to monitor my heart rate and then Mission Control manages the assist based on the bike?
*Faz Azad* Would love to get Your Thoughts once you get and ride it This looks like what I have been waiting for : Not Bulky : Really like teh idea you can ride without Motor support :
It actually does not connect with your apple watch. To use the heart rate feature in Smart Control (which is awesome!) you'll need a HR monitor that straps around your chest. Have fun tuning with the Mission Control App.
i have a whole fleet of ebikes in Vancouver brother when we taking them out
The noise in the video sounded louder than in real i think. i was testdriving it yesterday.
The motor drive sounds quite loud to me. Is this usual with e bikes ?
Court, I like the mid-drive, the diagnostic app, and those fenders. I have always enjoyed speedy looking hybrid style bikes. That rack and the cost of the extra batteries seems a bit short-sighted by Specialized. It looked like the assist was quick enough that the lack of a throttle was not a big deal. Take it easy!
Oh yeah, the bike is very satisfying. This one didn't have me wishing for a throttle. Even their walk mode is snappy and powerful compared to most others... that really caught me by surprise in a good way, and wasn't something I had seen "done well" from other brands yet :)
Hey. Thank you for a nice review :)
How much resistance is there from a motor when you are pedaling with the motor turned off? Would you say it is like riding a non-electric bike?
Zero additional drag. Believe it or not, it's the same as a traditional drivetrain.
why would you turn the motor off. there is no noticable drag with the 1.1 SL system, but you are peddling a heavier bike than you would on a similar non ebike. If you run out of battery then it still works very well...
@@SpecializedUniversity Does the blue color is available in Canada? 😱
@@SpecializedUniversity Exactly - One can ride the bike like a traditional bike -
What computer display do you have attached and what can it display?
Wow! You liked the bike that much that you could tell it bike 2020 already in may? ;)
Ive been told that these motors break down more, any truth to this? I wanted a Trek but the Bosch motor is loudish... how can you enjoy nature while listening to the whir of a motor. I tried the Como 4.0 was amazing, a bit thick but great and quiet.
My man's really selling this bike :).
Yooo I know!
Hi
How tall are you and what size is the bike in the video?
Thank you
Do you have an alternative charger that I could buy that isn't $199?
Will there be a Como SL?
my concern is the noise ,sound loud from the video since road tire produce less noise than MTB tires so I guess u can here more sound unless u are in a heavy traffic area.
Una bicicleta que vale la pena, aún no me alcanza ni de lejos para una así, gracias a dios tengo una de 500 dolares, pero de ahí a esta es otro mundo, el precio actual es de 4,783 dolares (precio normal) y oferta por primavera 3,587 dolares. Sigue siendo muy caro, pero si pudiera o mejor dicho, primero dios cuando pueda me la comprare sin duda alguna, no tendrá tanta potencia como la Vado normal, pero me encanta andar en bicicleta y la sensación de libertad que te brinda, creo que esta es una bicicleta más bicicleta y que si es necesario se puede hasta cargar por un puente peatonal porque hay veces que la ruta no lo permite y hay que subir por ahí si o si, no quisiera hacer eso en una Vado normal, terminaría arrepentido de la compra muy rápidamente.
Creo que es una bicicleta perfecta, a un precio claro esta. Me parece elegante la verdad, y creo que si no cargaras mucho la opción de tijera de carbono es la mejor, si quieres cargar más la del video es mejor porque se pueden poner un par de alforjas delanteras para algo extra de carga ligera, aunque no creo que sea la opción más acertada para viajes, aunque ocasióneles quizá si. Me encanto la reseña.
Is 18 inches a good size bike for someone about 5 foot 10
I pick my 5.0 EQ Sl up this week :))
Clifford Holliday How is the bike? Do you like it?
@@einarclausen219 i really enjoy the ride! Can recommend it!
Clifford Holliday Thank you.
Looking to buy a very lightweight electric bike in the US.
Considering these options and open to any alternatives
GOGORO EEYO
LEMOND PROLOG
SPECIALIZED TURBO VADO SL 5.0
Any advice will be appreciated!
Nice review. Wonder if you think the wider Q factor would be more difficult with the small frame size and shorter cranks for a senior woman, for example? Also, what's a "taller space"? Nevermind....
The q-factor conversation is almost irrelevant in my view, we're talking about 6mm... but it's something I've mentioned before and wanted to highlight since this is competing and comparable to non-electric bikes. The topic gave me a segue into the improved water seals that Specialized used. I feel like Specialized has done a great job with the shorter cranks, stem, handlebar, and saddle for smaller frames... just wish they had a mid-step trepez style frame option for lower standover height :)
what are the name of the tires.I like the bike could make a nice commuter it reminds me of one of the OHM bikes
Hi Barrie, the tires are Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38c (38-622) and some of the details are 50 to 80 PSI, 3.5 to 5.5 BAR, Blackbelt Puncture Protection, and Reflective Sidewall Stripes :D
At this price point, why isn't there a belt drive?
Court, looks like this was a difficult shoot!
I just bought a 2021 Vado 4.0 SL. Noticed there isnt any removable skewers. Is this an option for ebikes?
I've noticed that a lot too, but the one e bike I notice did include was the triumph trekker GT
Any word on the new SL model with 1.2 motor?
How will the lower model and the 5.o model do on hills and steep grades?
Right, we seem never to hear that. 250 as a motor sounds good for a svelte rider. What about uphill for the rest of us. And, our cold winters precludes buying this. I am not sleeping with my bike!
I think I love this bike ❤🎉😂
It’s one of my personal favorites, and one that is like to get for my Mom
Fantastic.