Recent content by Decho

Great Story Jeremy, I wish my HT was only 18 months! Currently 20 months I’m with another 16 months to go and a constant battle against joint ache caused by Prostap😟 Glad you’re doing so well, can be an anxious time when getting PSA tests. My PSA is 0.1 and still dropping so everyone is happy...

Maybe I should have added a comparison of my energy levels🤣 What I would say though is that I am currently undergoing treatment for Prostate Cancer, and as anyone having to be on Hormone Therapy(chemical castration😱) for a significant period(3 years in my case), your energy levels are always...

Well, after a couple of punctures recently in my Pathfinder tyres I decided it was time to experiment with some new an hopefully more robust tyres. It’s just NO fun trying to change a tube in the Scottish winter weather, and even though I had slime in the tubes I still go the punctures. Both...

The brakes on my turbo Vado 4 are really noisy, never had this issue on my 2019 model. They sound like they are worn or contaminated in some way, but they have not done many miles and don’t look worn.When you apply the brakes you get a real scuffing noise…and from the front you get an alarming...

I am not very knowledge about tyres but I think what I was concerned about was how tough the stock tyres were compare to something like Smart Sams. Would they be more likely to serious damage? Also having bought my lovely mountain bike out in Fuetreventura which have wider tyres at a lower...

I will do Stefan Mikes!

I would like to take my bike a bit more off-road, nothing too serious but forest trails which can be a bit rough in places here in Scotland. I’m wondering whether the stock tyres are robust enough for this?

Yes, perhaps. On your recommendation I fitted Smart Sam Plus tyres to my 2020 and they are very good. Maybe I should look at putting these on my 2022? What Would be the widest tyres I could fit on my 2022 model? Maybe this has been discussed already, I will take a look.

Thanks Stefan Mikes, indeed I am fighting like hell and full of energy and positivity! I am determined not to let this cancer define me.

Thanks Stefan Mikes for that, I understand now….I think😊 it seems strange though they went from 29inch rims to 27.5 And also Schrader valves, which often seem to be fitted to cheap bikes(which the Vado most certainly isn’t!) I haven’t as yet had a chance to do long range rides on my new bike...

I find tyre and tube sizes a bit confusing. My 2022 Vado 4 has 650b rims with pathfinder sport reflect 650bx2.3 tyres. I believe these are 27.5 size wheels? My 2020 Vado had 700c rims….29inch? The 2022 Vado also uses the Schrader valve rather than the presta. i like to carry a spare tube but not...

Well I ended up buying 2, one from eBay and one from Amazon. The on from Amazon was slightly larger and rectangular but the one from eBay fits perfectly. It was 4cm x 4cm. Easy to fit just make sure you get it aligned first time if possible. Will it last? I think so although if I need to remove...

Yep thanks, got one on Amazon being delivered tomorrow…hopefully the fitting for a garmin is the same, it’s then just a simple fix to stick it onto the existing circular plate which has the broken tab. Fingers crossed. will keep you posted.

Here’s good service for you…I messaged support last night and first thing this morning got the following reply… *Toby* Hi Derek. Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, the tabs can't be repaired, it will be a new unit I'm afraid. The TCD retails at £269.90. However, we can do an assisted...

Yes thanks, I did notice that…could be….hmmm???? I’ve sent a message to Specialized in the uk to see what they say.