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Stefan Mikes reacted to BlackHand's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with
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I think for your weight, tire size, and usage the HG 1800 makes more sense. - the 24mm inner rim width is more appropriate for 42mm... -
Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club).Let me tell y'all my choices were I to order a wheel build :) Rear Hub 12-speed version: Application: MTB Product name: Classic Axle...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club).If the wheel choice were just the matter of price than I wouldn't hesitate for a moment! :D :D Why not Mavic or Zipp? :D Something...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Haha.
Sorry about your rear wheel. I think you should go straight to the ENVE 45 mm deep-section carbon wheels I just saw at my LBS. Only...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club).Now, I might need your advice :) The rear wheel of my Vado SL (28", 12x148 mm, Thru-Axle, Centerlock, 21 mm internal width, 28 spokes)...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread stompandgo's Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad build thread with Like.
Not sure that was me, but I do like my blue rubber GP1 grips. Didn't expect the most comfy paddle orientation to be that vertical, but...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread stompandgo's Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad build thread with Like.
I made a few changes since I last posted in this thread. A while back I made a custom Garmin Varia mount out of a sheet of HDPE that...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes! with Like.
The perfect cycling fuel Today's 20 mi coast ride with neighbor DB had just one objective — locally famous VJ Donuts in Cardiff. Quite a...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to DaveMatthews's post in the thread Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes! with Love.
Friday I felt like carp, but decided to quickly head out to the grocery store to return an item that had been recalled. Uncomfortable...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes! with Love.
Dinosaur season returns! Just as the swallows return to San Juan Capistrano each March, so the dinosaurs now return to the South...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Allan47.7339's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
The only thing I dislike about SRAM brakes is they use DOT 5.1 or 4 brake fluid vs Shimano with mineral oil. The newest SRAM mountain...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to RabH's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Love.
Thanks buddy, 45295 miles now and if all goes to plan I should ease past 50000 miles before year end, health and bike permitting! We...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
I would think so. You may lose some bite at the start of travel. MTB brakes tend to be more precise. With the XTR, I get pad contact...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.Sorry to hear you froze out, Charge! Easter Monday is gonna be cold and terribly windy (W). My plan is to ride west hiding in the...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Sad.
Visited the neach at Crosby, flookin freezin. Turbo into the wind increased wind chill to actual core shaking hypothermia. Lots of wood...