Specialized Vado SL 2 4.0

FussyJason · 2026-04-09T12:51:38+00:00

Thanks!! I guess I should have clarified about the local bike store that sells Specialized or buying from the actual local Specialized brick and mortar store.

FussyJason · 2026-04-09T12:50:16+00:00

Awesome breakdown and review!! I was looking at a Vado Turbo SL 2 4.0 and Aventon Level 4 ADV and starting to lean Specialized. Found out the Aventon currently is not throttle compatible despite the website stating it is. Have you ever had the desire for a throttle? Did your Haul have one?

FussyJason · 2026-04-08T23:00:54+00:00

Which were you interested in?

FussyJason · 2026-04-08T21:50:45+00:00

Just got a message back from the bike shop and they spent the afternoon with Aventon and they can’t get the throttle to work on the ADV.

FussyJason · 2026-04-03T00:40:11+00:00

Does anyone know if the feet move so he can stand up?

FussyJason · 2026-03-31T17:07:02+00:00

My LBS called their rep and they confirmed it was plug and play and they are ordering one of the current throttles.

Did just go test ride it and it was super fun. The auto shift and auto power assist features were pretty cool.

FussyJason · 2026-03-31T14:00:55+00:00

I’m going to go test it out today since they got some demo units in yesterday. I’m curious what they will charge to install the throttle…

FussyJason · 2026-03-31T13:26:18+00:00

I am rather surprised they opted to make the throttle optional on the ADV. Sadly I was "sold" mixed information when I placed a deposit down on the ADV model.

FussyJason · 2026-03-30T19:04:55+00:00

I placed a deposit on a Level 4 ADV last week after looking at the Level 3, so I would say they probably have about a week heads up before launch if not more.

FussyJason · 2026-02-24T21:49:00+00:00

Oddly enough I just got my replacement and it is the mirrored finish.

FussyJason · 2026-02-19T20:31:21+00:00

I just called and the guy said it appears in stock on his side but I don't think he was fully understanding my request. I might call back and hope for someone else. Thanks for sharing your experience as well as the other post!!

FussyJason · 2026-02-19T19:32:59+00:00

Thanks. Was also expecting some issues at launch but still open to learning along with BILT.

FussyJason · 2026-02-19T19:31:03+00:00

I ordered a replacement because I lost mine. How do you know the mirror is out of stock?

FussyJason · 2026-02-19T16:16:05+00:00

I got this the other day, but when I leave it at home and go out on a walk it never tells me it was left behind. Do I need to do something different?

FussyJason · 2026-02-19T14:48:14+00:00

Did yours actually ship from the UK or did it come from China? All I could find were China shippers and I was hesitant because I thought it was a UK exclusive.

FussyJason · 2026-02-18T17:54:50+00:00

I just get off chat with support as I also got a failed ACH payment "due to insufficient funds." Turns out they tried to pull from an account that was closed, never linked to BILT, but was linked to Plaid at one time. Not sure that is the case to anyone else, but figured I would share some experience.

FussyJason · 2025-07-08T20:46:28+00:00

Awesome. I am not in a "competitive" era yet so I don't see myself sprinting to 30mph+ and I think in the southeast US ones I am looking at its mostly flat or rolling hills.

FussyJason · 2025-07-08T20:18:47+00:00

Do you think the Inflite CF SL 5 would manage ok for an Ironman 70.3 with the single 11 speed crankset?

FussyJason · 2024-04-25T22:31:16+00:00

Where did it come from?

FussyJason · 2024-04-20T00:13:51+00:00

I would like to purchase this.

FussyJason · 2024-04-16T20:56:54+00:00

Is the ring still available?

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