So much fun to ride, you'll feel like a kid again. Handles beautifully and very stable (ie if you push it a bit further than you meant to you're not going to wobble and crash). It's mainly for road but it can handle a dirt track now and then if it is in reasonable condition. It was worth paying more for this quality, I have no regrets.

I've been a serious rider for the past few years, clocking more than 2500 milers a year. I rode a Sirrus X Carbon Fiber and liked the light feel and geometry. Trouble was that my friends all went to high-end electric biker and I had trouble keeping up. I bought the SL 5.0 EQ at a good price and now i have no trouble riding with my friends. The motor is smooth and strong, all components are top quality, and the geometry is very similar to my Sirrus which I felt was perfect for me. Wish I had bought it sooner.

I'm 74 years old , 200lbs and have ridden dirt track and paved over 4000 miles. A great experience overall. Electric bikes are a fantastic way to see the world even with bad knees and hips. My wife and I ride alot on local , very mountainous roads, finding 20 round trip miles doable. Flat riding accommodates for 20-30+ miles easy. Vacations include a Burly "Tail Wagon" trailer containing two rat terriers , so fun , they love it too. My motor failed out of warranty @ 3000 miles, battery still seems good. Brake pad and less frequent rotor replacement is dedundant, best to learn how. Overall my impression is that chains and gears take a lot of punishment with electric drives. All of which I have replaced. My next bike will have an integrated motor/gearbox with belt drive to the rear. I would advise shopping for such. Do not let your charger get wet !

My wife and I have been riding for 30 years or more, probably 25 or so on dropped handle bar road bikes. When I transitioned from a hybrid bike to the road bike it was similar to moving from a station wagon to a sports car. The transition to this Turbo Vado SL is moving to a totally different level of enjoyment, exercise, speed, control and joy. I can now ride the distances I want and work as hard as I can, and get the amazing variable assist that stops my knees and lungs from slowing me down. As someone commented previously the engineering in this bike is amazing. I can petal along unassisted as if I was on a regular bike or ask for wind at my back if I so desire. The styling and ride makes it a stealth e-bike, and I am very happy with the hybrid handle set up. I simply love it...

I am a life long biker, it all started in my early 20s when I got my first trek. I just turned 60 on 04/26/2023 and the bike makes me feel like I did when I was 30 years old when I think about the stuff I used to be able to do and I can't anymore, this bike makes me feel like I'm 30 years old again and I can do stuff that I could only dream of before making this purchase. It's rare when you can buy a product that gives you back time and oh my god this is that product! I know this sounds too to be true and possibly a love letter to my new Tubo Vado sl 5.0 EQ I standby 100%

I heavily researched and rode all possible to arrive at what I was trying to avoid. Reasoning, was trying to maximize or be sure to invest in product that would validate want for a pricey recovery/therapy and commuting tool. Lamenting for a least 3 intense months in arrived at my worst fears. To simplify, you usually and most definitely in this case get what you pay for. I do not have nor see signs for future buyers remorse. The only change I needed was a saddle and pedals. That is a give in within this industries norm. Don't will this need to use as a stepping stone in walking away. Failure to accept is simply failure in one self to recognize truth and will be doing exactly as mentioned with any other bicycle maker. Remember, you are worth every cent invested. The only crime would be in turning olit into a clothes hanger, yet even then it would shine in serving that outcome. This is one beautiful creation of design and function.