Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

[Stefan Mikes]

Is 15,000 km a normal lifespan for an electric bike? That's not very long (3 or 4 years!).

For the moment, I don't ride a lot since my motors have problems...!

It really depends. The motor can give up at that mileage or a way later. My Vado SL has over 18,000 km on the odometer and shows no signs of wear.

The battery can give up in 3-4 years if heavily used. Well, my own yearly mileage is 8,000 - 11,000 km!

 

[Palmthree]

The battery can give up in 3-4 years if heavily used. Well, my own yearly mileage is 8,000 - 11,000 km!

That seems pretty normal. All batteries work this way.

The motor can give up at that mileage or a way later.

That seems less normal.
I mean, I can't buy two new e-bikes every 4 years. :|

 

[Stefan Mikes]

If the motor fails, you can order replacing it

 

[Palmthree]

If the motor fails, you can order replacing it

I already have to.^^
Both of my engines have a similar problem. I hope they will be replaced with new ones and fixed.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I already have to.^^
Both of my engines have a similar problem. I hope they will be replaced with new ones and fixed.

Still on the warranty?

 

[Palmthree]

Still on the warranty?

Yes, thankfully!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Here's how my rear Specialized Rhombus Pro tyre was cut on our ride in Bolimowski Landscape Park.

My brother suspects a shard of glass as the cause. He tells me to protect the tyre from the inside by an automotive tyre patch and special cement. Will do it! This tyre is too expensive to go to waste!