Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
- Region
- USA
- City
- Carlsbad, CA
Forgot to ask — does this experience include much bumpy riding? I do a fair amount of bumpy hardpack.The Fidlock has been completely reliable even with a horizontal bottle.
Forgot to ask — does this experience include much bumpy riding? I do a fair amount of bumpy hardpack.The Fidlock has been completely reliable even with a horizontal bottle.
Im not sure that would work as you need a specific bottle with the magnets built in. I think Fidlock sell a strap on attachment but i would be be wary of using it for a range extender.I'm considering them for a 2 pound range extender and a 3 pound lock.
The TQ range extender is designed for the Fidlock. I'd like to know how it works for bottles as well.Im not sure that would work as you need a specific bottle with the magnets built in. I think Fidlock sell a strap on attachment but i would be be wary of using it for a range extender.
Ditto. Oddly difficult, in fact — not to mention annoying in the extreme.Trouble is I am terrible at locating noises...
Happens to all of us as we get older.I seem to have developed some annoying rattles.
Will do. Hopefully back in the saddle in a few days, then 1-2 weeks of multi-surface Fidlock testing.Please keep us updated on the Fidlock's usability. I am looking at this system.
Excellent! Hope you two enjoy your SLs as much as I've enjoyed mine.So this is my new ride, a 2022 Vado SL 4.0. Ordered from Upway in Los Angeles for a little under $2K.
I've made a few adjustments:
--New Specialized 40mm trail stem
--New Ergotec trekking handlebars
--Replaced stock pedals with lightweight platform pedals w/toe clips
--Added the Specialized kickstand
--Replaced the original saddle with a Fizik Arione carbon. Ziptied the rear light to the saddle rails.
The missus got a 2021 Vado 4.0 and we've been having a blast. Living on a hill, we often leave the assist off until we head back home.
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Ah, no need to answerZiptied the rear light to the saddle rails.
So this is my new ride, a 2022 Vado SL 4.0. Ordered from Upway in Los Angeles for a little under $2K.
I've made a few adjustments:
--New Specialized 40mm trail stem
--New Ergotec trekking handlebars
--Replaced stock pedals with lightweight platform pedals w/toe clips
--Added the Specialized kickstand
--Replaced the original saddle with a Fizik Arione carbon. Ziptied the rear light to the saddle rails.
The missus got a 2021 Vado 4.0 and we've been having a blast. Living on a hill, we often leave the assist off until we head back home.
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Thanks for pointing out one of the main draw of electric vehicles, whether cars, bikes or whatever: long charge times. It may not matt that much if you plug in overnight, but having to wait three or four hours for your bike does matter. Having to wait a half’s hour or more for your car to charge, and more importantly, waiting in the parking lot at a rest area for the person ahead of you is really bad. Quick charging technology that doesn’t cause shortened battery life is sorely needed.You wouldn't believe how long it takes to charge the SL main battery and as many as 4 SL Range Extenders even if you own two SL chargers and an SL Y-Cable
During the last gravel race I discharged the main battery and two REs, and partly discharged the third RE. I used the fourth RE for a TURBO shopping ride. As you know, you can use the SL Y-Cable only for concurrent charging the main battery and a Range Extender. The other charger was used for individual REs. An afternoon, evening, and the night!