Recent content by lewes5

Yes, the dark area of my photo looks exactly like yours. so do you have the SET button on top of the Level of Assistance switch Like mine? if I hold my SET button, the display clears

Installed a new TCD-w in my 2018 Vado 3.0 ??????? But . . . . I am 78 years old and have been riding my Vado 3 for three years, after trading up from a Trek road bike. Love the Vodo, have gone about 6 to 8k miles over the last several years Recently Specialized replaced my motor as the...

I need help with an issue regarding a Specialized factory new Brose motor for my 2018 Turbo Vado 3.0 bike and BLOKS. This is a Class 3 ebike, i.e., 28 mph, with about 7-8k miles on the clock A very short history. I purchased a new motor through my LBS when the old motor was making creaking and...

Thank you again. I'm going to give this a try a bit later this morning. Can't ride today, way too much rain. I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers, chuck

Thanks, TS! The four screws are on the bottom, or underside of the housing or are the on the two sides. I've looked at several YouTube videos and they seem to indicate removing the crank arm (with a puller) and another bracket. From your message, all I need to do is remove four screws...

A new Specialized motor was installed in my 2017/18 Turbo VADO - Class 3 bike by my LBS . I asked the dealer for a detailed receipt showing the new motor serial number and some kind of document showing the warranty terms and period for the new motor. I was informed that information is not...

No, range is about the same, but I believe I feel less assistance while pedaling. I have the old style display which only shows remaining bars of power, not voltage. And lately, morning temps when I ride have been in the high 20s to mid 30s. I know cold temps affect range but that’s not the issue.

Need some help, please. So, I am a 77 year owner of a Vado 3.0 purchased during the summer of 2018. I have about 7k or 8k on the bike, currently riding about 85 miles a week. For the past three weeks or so, I am finding it increasing difficult to pedal at my usual pace, usually in the first...

By the end of the year, I should have about 9k miles on my Vado3.0. I believe it’s a 2017 model year. Still on the original battery. (Oh crap, did I just jinx myself?). I love this bike; I have it set up perfectly with shorten bars, modified cassette and larger chain ring. I’m riding on average...

Wow! Two Comos and your LBS didn’t even offer to deliver them to your house. Not much customer service there! My LBS picks up and delivers bikes, not only for new bike purchases but for major service as well. Advantage of small town lining I guess.

Three years ago when I moved from my Trek road bike to a Vado 3.0, i felt like my arm were flapping in the wind with the wide bars. I removed all the hardware from the handlebars, cut an inch and a half from each end reinstalled the hardware. Perfect! My arms were tight against my body. Almost...

Does anyone have the specs on the Vado 3 spokes, length and gauge? I’m going to try to repair my broken spoke. thanks much.

I ride a mix of roads and trails. I made my own mask from a red bandana napkin, elastic and a hot glue gun. I’ve recently started wearing the mask only on the trails, not because I’m worried but why not? Why take a chance however small. It doesn’t bother me while riding. However I typically...

Thank you all for your comments and advice. Its very clear to me that I need to become more knowledgeable about the parts and operation of hydraulic disk brakes. No, I don’t ride in mountainous areas but I’ve hade to make two emergency stops at intersections. I believe I would be more...

I am thinking about upgrading the brakes on my Vado 3 to 203 front rotors and 180 rear rotors. i assume increasing the rotor sizes would also require changing the calipers as well. Am I correct? thanks in advance. cheers