Recent content by Ron in MO

An update on what I thought was a software issue with my controller. My control systems started rebooting continuously again back on October 26 and I had to put my bike back in the shop again. This time the dealer went deeper into diagnosing the issue with Specialized, who approved a warranty...

Thanks for the information! I have two batteries and the LBS only updated the one on my bike when I took it in. I'll be curious to see if it starts acting up again when I use my spare battery?

Possibly, but other than when in the middle of Kansas, I normally have excellent signal strength on my iPhone. I probably should have asked more questions at the LBS. I'm not sure if my controller needs both software and firmware updates. I'm just happy to have it back and working properly. It's...

I just encountered a strange problem with my 2022 Turbo Vado 5.0. while on my cycling vacation in Kansas a few weeks ago. The controller would start recycling while I was riding and after it booted up again, it would not let me change pas levels or try to change display screens. In fact, hitting...

Yes. If you can find one.

Thanks, Stefan!

Well, I finally received a correct Specialized 710Wh battery for my Vado. 🎉 The customer service at Sierra Bicycle Supply was great to work with! After finding out the correct part number it only took a couple weeks to have it in my hands and they honored the original $1099 price I paid for...

I hope so, otherwise our bikes are getting like electric cars where replacement batteries cost a third the price or more of the vehicle's original cost. 😳

Good to know. Thanks

Thanks for all the input on my original battery question. I do ride with a 80-90 cadence and use my gears to keep me there. Just like a normal bike, so I feel that I'm doing my best to help the engine to conserve energy. That said, I've been able to get close to 70 miles out of my battery on...

Indianajo, I enjoyed hearing about your riding experiences and hope your health stays good now. I'll be riding a lot on the Katy Trail and many other bikeways around the St Louis area. In fact my brother and I are heading to the west side of Missouri later this month to ride the Rock Island Spur...

Not a problem. Everyone learns more about our bikes this way.

Thanks. This will help when I go to my dealership tomorrow. Funny though that no one advertises this battery as available for purchase direct to the consumer.

I'm hoping to get about 60 miles per battery. Riding 26 miles this morning, I used almost 40% of the fully charged battery. Guess I'll be checking with my dealership tomorrow to see if they can order the battery. I was hoping to find an internet business that would sell the Specialized batteries...

Very nice, Tony! I just got my Vado 5.0 last week and already have fallen in love with it.