Published on May 30, 2023
Susan had been hesitant about purchasing an electric bike for over a year.
The hills of the greater Kansas City area were starting to bother her.
His resistance faded when the Vado went on sale for 20% off.
Here is my opinion based on his comments.
Susan has researched electric bikes for a long time and her purchase was well thought out.
She wanted an electric bike with the motor in the crank, not in the rear hub, for better stability and less work changing a rear dish, if the motor had to be disconnected from the hub.
Weight was also an important factor, to be able to ride the bike without a motor if necessary and to possibly be able to lift the bike.
The Specialized Creo left her too stretched out, although her Lynskey road bike didn’t. I also think at that time she thought she needed to be more upright.
The extra expense and features of the Vado 5.0 were not important to her.
She wanted a pass-through (not a pass-through) and didn’t want it to have mud flaps etc.
She wanted LIME GREEN though.
The review
Susan goes on about six bike rides. She had the handlebars shortened twice to get a more comfortable position.
Neither of us really like the big front light, but his is covered by his handlebar bag.
At first she left the engine on, but only we could go up hills.
After a few rides, she found that riding in economy mode was always easier, as the group shifted gears and went up hills.
Sometimes when she’s tired or on a steep hill, she’ll use sport mode for a little extra power.
Until now, she hadn’t needed to use turbo mode.
Susan loves cycling.
At 33 pounds, it’s not too heavy.
She is getting used to a different ride than her road bike.
The straight handlebars don’t bother her at all. I’ve tested his bike several times, as we are similar in size and I still struggle with the straight handlebars and more upright position.
Priced at $2,999, it was a good buy.
Glenn