Recent content by Silvercat

Considering that. Thanks!

Thanks!

I purchased a top rated Amazon Choice (Favoto or similar sounding name...cannot recall). It has been a real pain trying to fit over my xl Vado 5. Approx 78 inches in length but needs to be longer. I will consider your recommendation.. Thanks!

What are recommended ebike covers for garage storage? I have a Vado 5 and a cover I purchased was too short for the XL Vado 5. Thank you!

Has anyone adjusted the 3 small screws located the underside, top area, of the Vado 5 battery compartment? The screws are clearly there for a reason and I seems logical they have something to do with the position of that inside ‘ridge’ where the top of the battery fits over. If that ‘ridge’ part...

Thanks…I will take a closer look. Yes, the terminals are located on the bottom as well with my Vado 5.

I am surprised you put the bottom in place before the top. Thought you have to secure the top over that inside bolt or ridge, then swing the bottom part in, followed by turning the key to lock. Thanks. I plan to check later today.

Hi, Been spending considerable time contacting both US and Canadian head offices of Specialized, as well as local and other Specialized bike shops. Had response on this forum too. Issue concerns the approximate 1/4 inch ‘play’ or movement when top of battery is pushed in towards rather...

Thanks for that info. I plan to check at bike shops in other cities that carry Specialized. When new, I do not recall any movement either. Have you removed and reinstalled your battery yet? Thanks again.

Hi, Posted recently that the top of the Vado 5 battery has about 1/2 inch play at the top when installed. One can easily push the top approx 6 inches of the battery in towards the frame. There is about half an inch of movement when one pushes that installed battery in, towards the frame. The...

Thanks, really appreciate your suggestions. I am aware of that key situation. Very odd, as the first couple of times, I did not detect any battery movement when installed. I will try again tomorrow, keeping Your suggestions in mind. I certainly have tried different angles when inserting...

Hi, Turbo Vado 5 IGH battery does not seat firmly. Moves in about 3/8 of an inch when pushing top of battery towards frame. Should and needs to fit without movement. Any help would be appreciated. Bike has never been used much, less than 200 miles, and has never been dropped, etc. First few...

Hi, THANK YOU!! I MOST APPRECIATE YOUR POSITIVE WORDS! I am 67, one functioning lung (NEVER smoked anything my whole life) and lower back issues, etc. Age is a 4 letter word! Lol. I relate 100% to your comments! I am very much drawn to that belt drive…a game changer it would be for me! No...

Thank you! Totally agree…2 amazing folks! I visited a local bike shop that sell Bosch powered bikes. I was told bluntly by the arrogant owner that his shop would not touch a Zen Samurai. He went on to add that the Bosch speed motor (28 max mph) is not legal here (Canada). So, as much as I would...

Curious about the Zen Samurai, esp the premium model. Has anyone bought one or have opinions about that ebike? Assembled in Halifax and has a Bosch Gen 4 speed motor and a belt drive. Thanks!