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A reboot of my phone AND a redownload of the app seems to have solved the problem. I really wish Specialized would tell you an update is available rather than forcing you to download it right then to rven use the app. Very frustrating!

Details: I am running IOS 26.2 and the Specialized app version indicates: v1.58.0 build 1190 Sorry, just a bit frustrated as, given it was 50+ here in Indianapolis today, I just wanted to get in a quick ride during a festivities "pause" only to be stymied by a forced app upgrade that...

So I had to update the Specialized app today to use it with my Turbo Como 3 IGH. App would not unlock the bike (I had to do that manually) and when I go to settings I have 2 new options under Remote (Remote Beeper and Vibrate) but all other settings are missing like the lock settings, start...

I'm not clear on which Como 5 the OP has. When I look at the latest model on the US website (now over $6K USD WOW) it says: "The speed limit at which the motor will stop supporting may vary significantly by region and is based on local requirements. It may also affect range: a higher speed...

Casual Urban Commuter and Rider

I guess none of the more experienced members have chimed in here, but I believe the Vado is a Class 3 eBike (with assist to ~28mph) and the Como a Class 2 eBike (with assist to ~19 mph) which may account for why you can more easily get the Vado to a higher speed. Also an IGH is not going to have...

This is mentioned in a Como thread but I thought I would post a link to the official recall notice from Specialized as it affects a wider (but still quite narrow) range of Specialized eBikes that have an internal gear hub (IGH) More here...

Well if I weigh 180 lbs. and the bike weighs 60 lbs and I want to climb a 50 foot hill with a 8% grade, the amount of "work" to be done is the same regardless of the bike. Assuming my riding adds the same power on two bikes, a bike with 50Nm torque motor is going to be pushed much closer to it's...

Stefan: "are specific internal motor gears" I'm having trouble understanding what you are saying here, hopefully you can expand a bit so I can learn. Don't all bike motors have internal gears??? Does this relate to the motor on/off issue Prairie Dog discussed or the SL versus non SL versions or...

Palmthree: Your needs may be simpler, but the bike's are not. It weights over 60 pounds and a standard bike rack will likely collapse under the weight. I could be wrong, but I don't think the Specialized warranty covers damage resulting from the bike crashing to the ground off the back a of car...

I have limited information to add here, but 2 things. 1) My Como SL makes way more noise than the non SL version of the bike... I think that the motor just has to work a lot harder and will likely not last as long... But what I'm really here to say is 2) in Indy where I am we have Specialized...

Well I think MOST settings that the bike recognizes (not shuttle and responsiveness as they are not available for the Como) can be set without the app using the display head, just not as user friendly. But once set in the app, they stay that way so you don't HAVE to have the app with you on your...

Well, there is lots more in the forum here about the new Specialized app and I would also point you to this Youtube video which goes into a good bit of detail about all the set up and functioning of the app with the bike. There is no GPS in the bike. You are taking along your smartphone with the...

Hello Palmthree: I can address a few of your questions, but I'm in the states so info may be different. I have now purchased 3 of the Como 3.0 IGH bikes (one for me, my son in Canada and my wife) so I know this bike well. I have no info on a front basket. The last of the 3 I picked up in the US...

Thanks all for the information here. In a few days I will be stoping into our local Specialized owned bike shops (Gray Goat) and see about the cost of ordering the battery (and potentially the cover). I'll report on what I learned