Recent content by John Benford

That's what I thought too, but most shops just send the batteries to the manufacturer representative to have it done. My local shop actually sent mine to Bosch for testing, but they returned them to me after the test passed charged to 100% (which was a bummer). BTW, The New Wheel in San...

Yes, but I have all the equipment because I've maintained lots of other batteries with my bench equipment. However, I deleted my post because of: 1) Most bike charge ports are diode protected so what I stated won't work, 2) It's not safe. Note: I could only find 2 bike shops in California...

I also love the Vado 6 which I’ve had for about 9 months. I really haven’t had any issues with it, except for having to power cycle twice after turning on, but that was when I was moving and that may have confused it. When still rolling the second power on worked. I ride about 100 miles/week...

Yes, I only clean with a closed container snap on lid to eliminate fumes, use gloves, and do it outside. Chain becomes shiny & spotless. Let gas evaporate then wipe out residue in container. For many people the other methods may be more acceptable.

I’ve been charging my batteries to no more than 80%, then just before a ride top them off at 100%. Also, I go thru a more laborious process of cleaning the chain by taking it off, thoroughly deep cleaning in gasoline (be careful here and use a proper container), degreasing, soaking in hot liquid...

I’m getting. Vado 6.0 also, but will use my helmet mirror and continue with my Wahoo computer, as it is flawless, directs routes, and syncs the rides to Strava.

I’m getting a Turbo Vado (waiting in the shop until I can pick it up). I’ll try the mirror, but have gotten attached to my helmet mirror which gives me more angle and the ability to sweep my view as I turn my head. Additionally, I can monitor traffic behind and to the side while still looking...

I think you can mount it to the left side of the stem so The extension will be close to your left hand up on the bar, at which point you may be able to reach the buttons with your thumb while most of your hand is on the upper grip.

I’ve been wondering about his too. If the motor is on the low end of efficiency (as it is when under speed for the setting) during a hill climb, it seems to me that the difference between PAS settings makes little difference. Normally a higher PAS setting raises the voltage, therefor the power...