Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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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
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Try them both and see what you feel. The SL line is more for those with decent fitness who want a little extra. A lot of folks want the power and these motors don't give the same power. It is an awesome bike and really nice looking and very light but is not for everyone,
I just had a customer try the Vado SL 5.0 and the Vado 5.0 and they went with the non-SL because of the power and assist it gave them. Certainly if he was more used to riding regular bikes then the SL might have felt better but he had an e-bike prior to this.