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    Como brake line leaking at lever

    Oh yeah the compression nut was very loose, ready to come out. I snugged it up and ordered a Shimano brake bleeding kit with mineral oil to arrive tomorrow. Thanks.
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    Como brake line leaking at lever

    The threaded fitting actually looks like metal with some kind of sealant around it. I could be wrong but I won't be able to look at it again till tomorrow.
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    Como brake line leaking at lever

    I noticed my rear brake lever was getting lower and when I pulled the plastic cone back there was brake fluid all over. I cleaned it all up and dried it then squeezed the lever, the leak is coming from where the black plastic line enters the threaded fitting. Is this just a matter of unscrewing...
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    Li-ion or LiFePO4?

    Do Specialized ebikes use Li-ion or LiFePO4 batteries?
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    New Schwalbe Tires

    So a dozen rides and tested at 45PSI and 40PSI, these tires definitely roll easier. I've beat my regular time and my average speed on every ride by quite a noticeable amount. Going from 45 to 40 didn't change anything except soften the bumps on the front. Here are my thoughts, 45 PSI is in the...
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    New Schwalbe Tires

    I thought the same about changing one on the road, right now my plan for a flat far from home is a phone call to my wife to bring the car! As far as rolling resistance, it is at the bottom of my list as my main purpose is exercise. My number one top priority is no flats and the protective layer...
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    New Schwalbe Tires

    Thanks, just checked it out: https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/flat-out-tire-slime-or-the-dart-system-armor-dilloz-whats-the-best-tire-sealant.42946/ Did you use the Sportsman Formula or the Multi-Purpose Formula?
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    New Schwalbe Tires

    I haven't been around for awhile-still riding regularly though. My Como hit 2,000 miles yesterday and I was thinking about the new Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB tires that I've had hanging in the garage since early Spring waiting for a flat to swap them. About 30 min later, on my way home, the rear...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    In 3 years how many km/miles did it go? Do you have an idea of how much of your distance is under power vs pure pedal power?
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    Ear Warmers

    I had to look up balaclava, I thought it was an Italian pastry.
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    Ear Warmers

    Looking for good ear muffs that will reduce wind noise and keep my ears warm, but still allow for hearing vehicles approach from behind. It doesn't get super cold here so just blocking the wind would be enough, looking at these...
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    Thorn Resistant Tubes

    An unexpected but welcome rainstorm thwarted my plane for this morning.
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    Thorn Resistant Tubes

    Just looked at those Eddy Currents, very nice and I love the pun.
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    Thorn Resistant Tubes

    Those look good too, thanks
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    Thorn Resistant Tubes

    Here's some Goat heads
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