An e-bike is going to happen eventually
01-04-21 | 10:10 AM
#277
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Have bike, will travel
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
Likes: 317
From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Well, after more than 20 months of lurking on the sidelines, I've purchased my first E-Bike: The Specialized Vado SL 5.0.
It comes along at a time when I'm eager to rebuild my cycling fitness. I sharply stopped my healthy cycling habit in 2019. I was in very good cycling shape during the winter of 2017/2018 and was cycling 300-500 miles per month. 2019 started strong, but I stopped cycling during the summer.
My search for an E-Bike has been very specific. The combination of features I was seeking really didn't exist in the spring of 2019. This included;
28 mph Class 3 performance
Low to moderate pedal assist power, something to improve climbing but that required significant effort from the cyclist.
Light weight, 35 lbs or less total bike weight
Long cruising range.
Well integrated controls, displays and systems
700x38 tire size.
Moderate price point
I really didn't expect to find this combination of features on a production bike. However, a few days ago I noticed a listing for a near new Specilaized Vado SL 5.0 featured on Facebook. Not only did the bike fit my criteria, it was my size and a 75 minute drive from home. The bike had less than 500 miles and is as-new. I saved $1640 from Retail.
See: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/tu...kaAv4mEALw_wcB
It comes along at a time when I'm eager to rebuild my cycling fitness. I sharply stopped my healthy cycling habit in 2019. I was in very good cycling shape during the winter of 2017/2018 and was cycling 300-500 miles per month. 2019 started strong, but I stopped cycling during the summer.
My search for an E-Bike has been very specific. The combination of features I was seeking really didn't exist in the spring of 2019. This included;
28 mph Class 3 performance
Low to moderate pedal assist power, something to improve climbing but that required significant effort from the cyclist.
Light weight, 35 lbs or less total bike weight
Long cruising range.
Well integrated controls, displays and systems
700x38 tire size.
Moderate price point
I really didn't expect to find this combination of features on a production bike. However, a few days ago I noticed a listing for a near new Specilaized Vado SL 5.0 featured on Facebook. Not only did the bike fit my criteria, it was my size and a 75 minute drive from home. The bike had less than 500 miles and is as-new. I saved $1640 from Retail.
See: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/tu...kaAv4mEALw_wcB
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 01-04-21 at 10:38 AM.
01-23-21 | 03:01 PM
#280
Thread Starter
Have bike, will travel
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
Likes: 317
From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Pictures. I’ve added a Brooks C17 saddle, Ergon GP5 grips, Shimano EH500 SPD Sport pedals, Vittoria Hyper tires and some aerobars I already owned.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 01-23-21 at 06:07 PM.
01-23-21 | 05:11 PM
#281
Clark W. Griswold
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 18,254
Likes: 6,624
From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
I like the bike. It is taking me some time to get used to aero bars on flat bars but I have come around especially since a lot of top adventure racers and touring cyclists are using them to great advantage and comfort on the long rides.
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