Recent content by MarylandMike

Thank you, it was in the settings on the TCU. I had no idea there were any setup options in the unit itself! I'll have to do a much deeper dive into the manual tomorrow to see what else I'm missing. The folks at the bike shop weren't able to tell me this, so I really appreciate your help!

Not helpful! Please butt out of discussion.

I just picked up my new Turbo Vado 4.0 today, and I think I'm going to love it, BUT the display is set to Km/h and I can't change it. I have the specialized app, I've paired it with my bike and I can do various other things -- change the display brightness, the assist level of the various modes...

I just ordered a hitch stabilizer for my rack. Not the Saris product, but basically the same thing. Thanks for the advice!

Thanks, I'll look for that. My hitch has a 1.25" receiver, but maybe there's one for that size.

My concern isn't about the rack, but about the trailer hitch mount on my car. The bike rack is a Saris Superclamp EX 2 that can support 2 bikes of up to 60 lbs. each, so our 2 bikes without batteries should be fine. The trailer hitch though will pull up to 2000 lbs., but supports a tongue weight...

Thanks -- yes, I know there are lighter bikes available. I'm comfortable with the choice of the Vado 4.0. The weight concern is mainly about transporting it on a bike rack, along with my wife's Trek Verve+ electric. Both are heavy bikes, and although the rack is trailer-hitch-mounted, I'm...

Thanks -- I'll be riding it as equipped, at least at first, and maybe the weight won't bother me. Just looking for options.

I've just purchased a Turbo Vado 4.0 and I'm waiting for it to be assembled at the shop where I bought it. It's a heavy bike -- if I want to make it lighter, is there any reason I can't remove the fenders? And can anyone suggest tires that are somewhat narrower and lighter, but sturdy enough to...