Recent content by rj cedar

FIT. Stephan, above you say 2022 Vado LOOKS more comfortable, but don't you actually have the 2022 Vado? In practice, it would be good to know that the effect of all the geometry change made is one ends up with a more comfortable bike. I looked at all the geometry changes for the...

I read somewhere the 2022 Tero has mounts for fenders, is that correct? Does it also have mounts for a rear panier rack? Do you know how much it weighs? Thanks!

Specialized support rep in Canada told me the frames are identical.

Thanks Stephen! Yes, I realized after posting that I had made a mistake …I had written the Como rim exterior width number down wrong, so my calculations were out. The measurements I have now are 35.1 mm for external rim width and, the important one, 30.2 mm for internal rim width. 30.2...

Thanks for all your comments. Now I am trying to summarize measurements to use and a method to select a tire to match a rim. As you will see below, the method I have used below raises some questions. Compared below are the fit of 2 tires to the SPECIALIZED TURBO COMO stock rim. The tires are the...

Suspension seat post review, comparing a Kinekt to a Redshift

Thank you!

Thanks Stephan, This is my wife's bike, looking for better flat protection. I agree with you re shock absorption importance. We are exploring alternatives, and pros and cons....... no decision made yet. Re tire size difference, what is the difference in circumference between these 2? I...

Como Tire - what options for a tire narrower than the stock tire? Has anyone gone a narrower width 650B tire for the Como? What did you get? How do you like it? Is it quiet on pavement? Is it hard to remove? The stock Como tires are the Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, 650b x 2.3" tire...

8 are some turbo Vado having different countries of manufacture? Are these now made in China? Is Taiwan using stronger materials? If for 2022 Specialize will fix this design and materials issue, , that is worth the wait.

I am looking for a bike rack for a Como 5.0, low entry, size small, rider height 5'5". I understand that the taller you are the more clearance between the bag and the seat. Would like to go Topeak expolorer too, what model did you get? Was your como size a small size? Are you over...

What did you use for a rear rack on the Como 5.0? We are just getting to Como 5.0 and Vado 5.0, I was initially thinking of Como would not need more than the tires it came with, it we could add a seat post thanks for that recommendation

Is that a COMO and a VADO you have on there? I am looking for a hitch rack for one Como 5.0 and one VADO 5.0. The way this rack works, does the end bar act as a ramp to get the bikes up on the platform?

I am looking for a rear rack for a Como 5.0, wondering who is very happy with their setup? What rack did you get, how it was mounted, no issues with ortlieb paniers? No interference with fenders that come with this 5.0 version? Did you go with the TOPEAK EXPLORER and add “Topeak extra long...

The newer superlight super lightweight (35 lbs) bikes - Trek Domane Plus (tried both Carbon and ALR versions) and the Specialized VADO SL meet my power needs but they are not quiet, so they are out. After testing the hugely heavy R&M bikes (70 lbs plus), it’s clear I do not wish to own such a...