Originally Posted by
Rick53
How much would better wheels play in things . I have a Specialized Vado 4 that I picked up at an insurance auction very cheap because someone had stolen the battery , seat /tube . I ordered a battery 4 months ago. That bike weighs 12lbs more without the battery . I believe it's 48 with 10 speed cassette . I've ridden it on 20 mile rides . It is heavy so uphills it's harder . But on flats that thing rolls like it's on glass . I have to assume being a 4,000 Bike the wheels play a large part in that . It also has solid thru axles vs QD Skewers so I suppose that makes a difference as well .
Just for clarity: is that Specialized Vado 4 the bike you've been referring to in all your posts in this thread? If so, I imagine that several of the people who have contributed here would want to revise their recommendations.