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pete H reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread Can someone explain to me e-bike maintenance with
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We've been over this repeatedly. A UL listing is not a guarantee of quality... Only that it's been tested to be safe. I've installed... -
pete H reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread Can someone explain to me e-bike maintenance with Like.
I did not know of Matt's death. That is what I use. A hand spray bottle with soapy water, then a rinse from a garden sprayer that has...
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pete H reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Can someone explain to me e-bike maintenance with Like.
I generally follow my Specialized manual's recommendation for a wipe-down with a damp cloth but resort to a precision rinse — especially...
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pete H reacted to scottsdalecommuter's post in the thread Can someone explain to me e-bike maintenance with Like.
just took my 3 year old e-bike in to the LBS for a basic tune-up for the first time since owning it! they put a new chain on, adjusted...
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pete H reacted to rob feature's post in the thread Can someone explain to me e-bike maintenance with Like.
I understand that some folks use degreaser, but I've never personally found the need & it's a lot more work/mess. That and your chain...
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pete H reacted to Stefan Mikes's post in the thread Can someone explain to me e-bike maintenance with Like.
+ re-inflate the tyres once a week or two. This, and regular chain de-greasing and then applying the lube are the two most important...
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pete H reacted to Base's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
Prepping the bike for some cycle-touring next long weekend. Mix of touring and bikepacking setup. Test run later today.
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pete H reacted to Cycologist's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
Some retirees golf. Others ride bikes. I'm the latter. I could never get that little white ball to go where I wanted.
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pete H reacted to BEC111's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
Sounds like my e-bike group. (E-bike Lovers of Washingoon DC. Shameless plug.) On a recent group ride four of the eight riders were on...
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pete H reacted to Stefan Mikes's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
Same as I do. Today, I was together with a senior mate (who only rides vintage road bikes) on a longer ride. Whenever we were on good...
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pete H reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
I join a similar weekly group now and then. Two SLs (including mine), a Gazelle commuter, and the rest unassisted road bikes — a few...
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pete H reacted to mfgrep's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
That's great. I am a bit younger when compared to your mentioned age range. That said, my friends back in in college 35 years ago...
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Mirrycle, installed downwards and inwards. These mirrors are indestructible. You might need to drill the grip or cut its end though...
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pete H reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club with Like.
Inexperienced in bicycle tech, yes. Stupid, no. Maybe it's time to let a bike shop help you with these problems. You don't want to mess...
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Ok. But I had referred specifically to "That Praxis chain-ring on the Vado SL1 was a piece of junk....or it somehow wasn't jiving with...
