Recent content by Douglas Ruby

IF the Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 had a carbon fork at the $4500 price, I would sell my 2022 Vado SL 5.0 EQ in a heartbeat and get the Creo 2. I would swap drivetrains (XD Driver, 10-52 GX1275 cassette, and Wolf Tooth 46t chain ring) on to the Creo. I would also probably move the fenders and rack from...

I have a Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ (the later SRAM version). The weight at 33+ lbs is around 2 lbs less than my Vado Sl with frame/fenders but otherwise similarly equipped. Interesting possibility.

Mine is a 2022 which came with Mastermind. (which I like a lot). BTW, I really appreciate your replies. In the past I have been pretty active here, but I had been debilitatingly sick for most of the last 6+ months with a variety of ailments (some serious). I am well again and today was my first...

I have spent over an hour with Specialized Support on this and other topics...here is some additional feedback.... The support tech showed me where use RE first was (as you all have so kindly done) No detailed charge level in the APP for RE's (this was in MC) You can no longer read serial...

Hi all, while this may have been discussed elsewhere, I did not see it on my search of the forum. My problem: I made the mistake of believing Specialized back in March when they said Mission Control would be disabled at the end of March and I had to switch over to the new Specialized App. I...

Maybe not the best price/performance, but I didn't use the XG-1299 or XG-1295. I used the XG-1275 10-52T cassette @$170, the XD driver @$70 and the Wolf Tooth 46T @$90 to get the exact gearing my body needs. My total investment was $330. Note that I went from 44/11 (4:1) to 46/10 (4.6:1) on the...

I did this upgrade on my 2022 Vado SL 5.0 EQ. I checked with my local Specialized dealer in Nashua, NH and they told me that there is an XD driver replacement freehub for the stock wheel that is a direct replacement for the HG freehub. I think I paid around $70 for this back in January 2023...

An update...I have resurrected an old under seat bag for spare inner tube, tire levers, Co2 bottles, inflater, and universal tool. This saves over 4 lbs compared with my Racktime trunk bag. I also removed the kick stand. My dry weight is now 37 lbs instead of 38 lbs, Weight with seat bag, extra...

For me, the model year 2022 SL 5.0 EQ with SRAM GX is much preferable. In addition to the Mastermind TCU (which is VERY useful), it provides a much wider range 12 speed drivetrain with its 11-50T NX cassette. I upgraded mine to the newer XD drive freehub and the 10-52T GX cassette. I also...

I have a fair amount of experience. My 2022 Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ came with SRAM Eagle GX shifter and derailleur. It had an HG freehub with SRAM PG-1230 11-50T classette and a 44T 110 BCD chain ring. I like to gear my Class 3 e-bikes such that the next to tallest gear (11th speed in this case)...

I have a 2022 Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ with large frame. I have modified it with an SRAM XD driver freehub, SRAM GX1275 10t-52t cassette, and Wolftooth 46t chain ring, all of which are a bit lighter than stock. The seatpost and handlebars are carbon fiber. I have augmented the cockpit with a Garmin...

I just did a three day ride of 171 miles on my 2022 Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ, Day 2 of which was 52 miles and 1500 ft elevation in pouring rain. Rain was so heavy that the raindrops would sting on descents. I had a rain cover for my rack bag and another for my leather Selle Anatomica saddle. Other...

I have a 2022 Vado SL 5.0 EQ that weighs in at just under 52 lbs fully loaded with fenders and rack, rack bag with assorted contents, 2 full water bottles, 2 range extenders, Garmin Edge Explore 2, and aux blinking headlight and tailight. Plus a 220 lb rider on top. I set my assist ranges to ECO...

Why more power? I am 72 years old and had a heart attack 20 years ago. I love my 1.1 version Vado SL 5.0 EQ and just finished a 3 day 171 mile group ride. However more power on climbs would be very useful. On these enduro rides, I carry TWO range extender batteries and change one out at around...

I already made the decision and purchased a screaming yellow new-stock SL 5.0 EQ. The wider ratio SRAM is really worth it. I have upgraded mine by installing the XD driver, 10-52 GX cassette, and a GX chain, and a 46T front sprocket. The ratios are now just right so that I have a "grinder" low...