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    Fazua remote b display bar keeps going dim intermittently

    Fazua Ride 50 Evation, energy 250x battery, firmware version 2.12. Remote b firmware version 2.01. Ran diagnostics in Fazua toolbox version 2.18; no errors detected. Symptoms; all the ‘state of charge/support level bars’ on the display bar go very dim and the white lights surrounding the ‘up’ &...
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    Firmware updates..............again!

    Hah! After a couple of weeks of the display issue described in my previous post, I've just checked again and got the page attached here! It's mysteriously re-populated the device updates page. o_O
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    Firmware updates..............again!

    I had an e-mail from Specialized on Feb. 16th, urging me to get the latest firmware update with the charge limit feature. Please note my, and others previous comments about updates on this thread. I'm just curious however to find out if anyone knows why, when I log in to mission control and look...
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    Crack or scratch on Turbo Vado SL 4 front rim

    I've heard back from the retailer; " Basically, when the rim is made it is just one long piece of metal rolled up to form the rim. It is then joined together with 2 interference fit pins on the inside (which you cannot see) On the more expensive rims this joint is then welded and smoothed down...
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    Crack or scratch on Turbo Vado SL 4 front rim

    Yes it's the rim seam, directly opposite the valve. I can feel the seam of the rear wheel by running my finger over the same spot, opposite the valve. But the rear seam is not visible like the front one. Never seen anything like this before.
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    Crack or scratch on Turbo Vado SL 4 front rim

    Just noticed this crack or scratch on both sides of the front rim of my bike. Less than a year old with only 450 miles on the clock. I've contacted the retailer to ask if this needs attention or is just cosmetic. What do you think?
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    Trim bars on Vado SL

    https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/handlebar-mods.812/#post-537489 Most handlebars far too wide for most of us. +2 on the pipe cutters, but make sure there will be enough space for your handlebar furniture.
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    Changing Fazua Remote.

    Bump!
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    Changing Fazua Remote.

    Did you ever work out how to do this? Also, when you say downtube, do you mean top tube? On my Fazua Evation, I'd like to change my "remote b" to one that will turn on the battery(250x) without having to disconnect and reconnect the battery pack before every ride. According to the fazua webpage...
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    Boardman adv8.9 FAZUA clunk on gear chAnge

    Surely, it's just the derailleur doing the clunking? Why do you think it's the motor unit? If you don't turn the pedals, no clunk you say. Do you change gear whilst freewheeling? Sorry for what might seem an unhelpful response, but I'm fascinated to understand what's happening!
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    Wilier 101X Hybrid XT MTB E-Bike handlebar clamp size?

    Although this bike is marketed as a cross country mtb, it comes with a ridiculously wide 800mm handlebar. I'll struggle to get it through the doorway of my garage, between trees, or even safely past traffic on our narrow lanes. I'll be wanting a narrower bar, but can't find any spec online from...
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    Firmware updates..............again!

    Yeh, like I said before, MC said it was a 'display update', the bike shop guy spoke better english than I do french, and I understood him up to 'it's a display' update, but he seemed to be saying something about the message being sent by the display unit was more accurate. Either way, it does...
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    Firmware updates..............again!

    Well, I never bothered with the vile journey to get the possibly pointless update, but.............I find myself at the foot of Alpe d'Huez for a couple of weeks, great rides on the fantastic bike, wander into my favourite LBS in Bourg d'Oisans and casually mention the firmware update, they take...
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    Handlebar Mods

    It may well be 'normal and modern nowadays' but I don't agree that it gives you 'excellent steering capability'. Quite the opposite in fact. The increased leverage causes instability and wobbling, as well as causing problems with getting through narrow spaces. 680mm is ridiculously wide and of...
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    Handlebar Mods

    After 60 years of light weight, made to measure road & mtb racing bikes, I'm pleased to now be riding a Turbo Vado SL 4. It's perfect, but for one thing; the ridiculously wide 680mm handlebars! I can barely get it through my garage door, garden gate etc. I was going to saw off 100mm, but...
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