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    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    OK. I thought you were referring to the steerer tube which is part of the fork assembly not the handlebar stem.
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    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    I don't think that is a precise enough answer if it referencing a Vado SL. The steerer tube is customized for the future shock system. As far as I know it's not a standard diameter. Example is to delete the future shock, you need a custom part...
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    Old road bike rider considering Vado SL 4 or 5 for long sometimes steep climbing rides.

    It is a pet peeve, but we need to be a little more precise when talking about a "Vado SL" vs a "Vado". They are two very different models. A Vado currently has a (Brose) Specialized 3.1 motor w/ 810 W & 105 Nm, 840 Wh Battery. A Vado SL 2 currently has (Mahle) Specialized SL 1.2 motor / 320...
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    Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5

    No mounting points. See the Creo 2 Riders Workbook https://support.specialized.com/kb/sp_en-us/content/ECV3-9624/Creo-2-Manuals-Weight-Limits-Torque-Specs
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    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    The Specialized Diverge uses the same system as Creo 1 and Vado SL 1 and possibly Creo 2 E5 (only). Searching for Diverge suspension forks, saw lots of questions but most replies went off the trail and focused on suspension stems. There may be a nugget in there somewhere. The challenge is...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    I had the same issue where my SRAM shifting was suddenly bit off in some gears. I have a derailleur hanger tool and it took about ten minutes to remove the derailleur, realign and reinstall. Restored it to perfect shifting. It must have been bumped going in or out of the car or a coffee stop...
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    Turbo Creo with SRAM etap

    Very nice list of components. Most of us have switched to Wolf Tooth (NA) or Gabaruk (Euro) chain rings to avoid chain drops. I don't even have a chain keeper on my Creo 1 with a similar SRAM setup. You can save a bit on chains by going to the X01 instead of XX1. It has the same hard...
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    Turbo Creo with SRAM etap

    The GRX brake calipers are not compatible with SRAM. SRAM uses DOT 5.1 brake fluid and Shimano uses mineral oil brake fluid. No cross contamination is allowed and the brake lines need to be changed. You might be able to keep the rotors. Depending on how you buy the axs levers they may only...
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    Turbo Creo with SRAM etap

    You have to be a little more specific about what you are changing from what to what. Changing from Shimano to SRAM as in the quoted post requires new levers and brakes.
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    Anyone converted their Turbo Vado to tubeless tires?

    I seat the tire first then add sealant. I've tried various injectors that always clog and spew sealant. I currently use a Straz Components sealant funnel and add sealant 30 ml/ 1 oz at a time with a dip stick to push fibers through. I check my rear tire sealant about every three weeks and the...
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    Anyone converted their Turbo Vado to tubeless tires?

    I edited my post but I use a Makita battery air pump with the booster. I checked the prices of the Joe Blow Booster after I posted. I think the Airshot is the cheapest way to go if you already have a tire pump..
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    Anyone converted their Turbo Vado to tubeless tires?

    Get a Schwalbe Tire Booster or the Airshot which is the original brand. There is also the Topeak Joe Blow Booster tire pump. I use the Tire Booster with a Makita electric pump. I do have a compressor but generally if you need the compressor something is not fitting right. Edit 2. Don't do...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Hopefully Wheeltop has improved their firmware to match their hardware.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    There are a couple of Specialized support articles that explain. Home > Resources > All About Turbo > Turbo Super Light (SL) System > Powering Your Ride: Battery Safety, Longevity & Responsibility and Home > Resources > All About Turbo > Turbo Super Light (SL) System > Turbo SL System: Battery...
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    Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Tick-Tock Noise

    The Specialized Mahle drive shaft is about 34mm diameter vs a SRAM DUB crank axle at 28.99mm. The bearings are correspondingly larger which why we don't normally have any bottom bracket issues for the life of the motor.
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