Recent content by Mike Tod

Thanks, but then I'd lose the saddle bag mountings. I probably should have bought the Garmin radar plus rear light.....!

Hi Anybody replaced the rear seat lamp for something brighter or flashing ? I don't mean an add-on light but a bolt-on replacement for the original. As an aside the new SL2 Mastermind unit can charge a phone or similar using UsbC cable whilst riding.

35, 60 and 100% are the defaults

I've not noticed it in that much detail but on several occasions yes the Smart setting has not worked properly after a very brief stop - e.g swig of water. It seems to go into "limp" mode conserving the battery as much as possible. Also no way to cancel it from the bike, you need to use the App...

My Vado SL2 6 has had the same issue with losing the Smart control after e.g. a coffee break. Have to reset via the App which of course then does not log your complete trip ! I've been using Smart since buying my SL4 some 5 years ago so do (did...) know how it works. Also today I noticed the...

Update on the Praxis chainring. On my Spec Vado SL2 6 the chainring is designed so the the chain will only fit one way so there are now no markings - unlike my older Spec Vado SL4. If you align it incorrectly it simply won't seat onto the ring. See pic

I'm living in France. Many thanks to all who've helped.

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Thanks I'd not seen these, but seems that on removal no fixings are left behind which is what I'm looking for.

Can you recommend temporary fenders for the Vado please. Ive been looking but so far only found some by Polisport...

New poster long time reader. January I upgraded from Vado SL4 after 4 years to a new Vado SL2 6 Carbon. Have ridden around 700km so far. Plus points - its a joy to ride, far less crashing on my aged (70yr) wrists due to the FS 3.2 & the wider tyres. Better/grippier off road - I live in Sth...