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Stefan Mikes's latest activity
Stefan Mikes
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Yes, any powered speed over 20 mph is evidence for Class 3, but the faster you go and still have power, the less room to get fooled by...
Oct 16, 2025
Stefan Mikes
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More reasons for the OP to test the Como and be done with it. If the motor runs above 20 mph (say, 25 mph downhill), it's Class 3...
Oct 16, 2025
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Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)
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I have the same issue. I bought my bike at a similarly glizty shop in a fancy town, where the "rich" folks go. After bringing it in for...
Oct 16, 2025
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Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)
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My story is completely different. I bought my first Specialized from a totally hopeless dealer. So hopeless they eventually lost their...
Oct 16, 2025
Stefan Mikes
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TCU to Mastermind TCU Upgrade
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Glad it worked out! I have experience only with Mastermind. Coming from Mission Control, what would say are the best reasons to upgrade...
Oct 16, 2025
Stefan Mikes
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TCU to Mastermind TCU Upgrade
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Yes battery level is displayed on the TCU2 screen.
Oct 16, 2025
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Como 5
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I'm not clear on which Como 5 the OP has. When I look at the latest model on the US website (now over $6K USD WOW) it says: "The speed...
Oct 16, 2025
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Welcome to the 21st century!!!
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Which doesn't mean shyte to the average non-corporate user, until it does, when their favorite software application vendors drop support...
Oct 16, 2025
Stefan Mikes
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Como 5
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According to the U.S. website, Como 5 IGH is a Class 3, 28 mph e-bike. I would recommend consulting the matter with a Specialized dealer.
Oct 16, 2025
Stefan Mikes
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So you can't go by the factory class label on the frame? My Vado SL 1, purchased in the US.
Oct 16, 2025
Stefan Mikes
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stompandgo's post
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Como 5
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Good point. Class speeds are regulated by country.
Oct 16, 2025
Stefan Mikes
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Jeremy McCreary's post
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Como 5
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Interesting! So we're back to the @Stefan Mikes empirical method: If the motor's still running above 20 mph (say, at 25 mph on a...
Oct 16, 2025
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2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos
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As many as three restaurants on the trail, one named "Hungry Moose" :) A steal deal!
Oct 16, 2025
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2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos
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It’s been unusually warm here, temps in the high seventies and low eighties, light winds but I’ve been fighting a cold for a few days...
Oct 16, 2025
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2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos
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Ive just bought a spare battery for the Levo off the guy who sold me the bike. 180 quid for a 500wh, its only got 60 charges, no real...
Oct 16, 2025
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