At about the same time, I rode 10 analog miles to a dealer that carries Specialized. Went on a test ride and to my shock bought the Vado 4 sl eq. Picked it up a few days later and have been riding regularly. Did a few 13 miles, tripling my previous analog daily ride. This last weekend my friend and I rode a bit over 30 miles. A bit sore the next day. But I wouldn’t have made it before.

I can see where a more powerful motor could have its uses, the SL does a more than adequate job for the hilly W&OD.