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    Turbo Vado SL2 6.0 Eq Carbon - intermittent power issues

    Update on my intermittent power issues: I suffered similar issues on a recent tour in Portugal, especially on steep gradients when the Turbo didn’t kick in. An advanced diagnostics download to Specialised in UK indicated overheating ( it was only 26c Outside). I was advised to take it to the...
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    Turbo Vado SL2 6.0 Eq Carbon - intermittent power issues

    Yes, past the reservoirs. Very steep at the end, which is where I switched on turbo, to no effect.
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    Turbo Vado SL2 6.0 Eq Carbon - intermittent power issues

    I think my settings are OK, they are at 35/60/100 - which are the same as when I purchased the bike. I think it’s your explanation re the cadence and steep gradient. Thanks
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    Turbo Vado SL2 6.0 Eq Carbon - intermittent power issues

    Ah, it is starting to make sense. Thank you. . I didn’t think that the motor could be failing already. I was probably riding about 40 cadence on the very steep hills. That’s why I didn’t have any issue on flatter rides where I’d be riding ca 65 -75.
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    Turbo Vado SL2 6.0 Eq Carbon - intermittent power issues

    Hi, I am new to e-bikes, having just purchased the above bike in July and ridden about 500 miles so far. It recently had its free 6 week service and all firmware etc was updated. On my most recent rides, I've noticed that on some steep hills, the extra power of the Turbo doesn't appear to kick...
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