Recent content by VadoSL

Just bought a "new" RE battery from my local Specialized Concept store. When I got home I realised the packaging said Production Date 16 Jan 2023 ? Thats nearly two and a half years old. I am planning on returning it. Any views ?

I would like to just add some more 'give' to the front (not rear) of my Vado SL 4.0. Are there any after market solutions similar to the seat post solution or is it a new set of front forks (which I think will spoil the bike) ?

Thanks - thats a really good start.

I'm interested in seeing a table comparing weight and ranges for SL 4.0 EQ, SL2 4.0 EQ (alloy), SL2 6.0 EQ Carbon and the Trek FX+7. Has anyone seen anything or have any links ?

Specialized Concept Store told me today that Vado SL2 with Aluminum Frame is due out in the Summer. Not sure how reliable this source is but that is what I was told....

See Post No 35 at https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/how-to-turn-off-specialized-turbo-vado-sl-eq-lights.40556/page-2 Really easy ....

No, its not waterproof but happy with its location, etc. I could have bought a waterproof version but they are slightly larger, so wouldn't have fitted as neatly into the existing bracket. Re the tails, there is a short length of 4 core micro cable (two front/two rear as the front and rear...

Simple two pole switch for 99p off eBay and some spade connectors. All sorted and no cutting wires so can restored to stock within five minutes if needed...

Anyone have rusty rotors ? Bit surprised after only 7 months use whereas my Scott rotors are still good after 4 years and similar use ??

Just as a data point, 8kms at 100/100 on a flat route today used 23%, so assuming 90% battery availability then range of 31kms from the main battery.

Any views on real world range for a Vado SL 4.0EQ ? First real test today and only got 22 miles (35km) going from 100% to 12%. I admit it was a mix of mid and turbo with a few hills but mainly flat or slight incline. I will think about range extender but I just thought it would be a lot...

Great - can you just confirm that you only need the 8mm hex to get the crank arm off. It looked like you needed a special spline tool so I didn't want to go too far !! Also am I correct that to remove its anti-clockwise on the chainring side ??

They are just simple small spade connectors which just unplug under the TCU. There are four spade sets relating to the lights (two for the front and two for the rear). If you just want to disconnect then unplug one of each and just some insulating tape to prevent any shorting. You can test...

Got it sorted in the end. Very small rocker switch off ebay which is mounted on the front light bracket and some black 22 awg wire back to the control panel. All works fine and no permanent mods, so can be "as factory" if needed for warranty.

Just put some Schwalabe Marathon's (700 x 42) on my new Vado SL - much better tyre and a lot more stable. I'm pleased I made the upgrade.