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I've been reading some articles about the best way to shift with mid-drive e-bikes. One commentator said this: "Never lug the bike with slow pedaling up a steep hill." Apparently because it stresses and can damage the motor. Just curious if this is a real issue with the Vado SL? Perhaps...

Just a test to see if forum posts are showing up, as the last one I see was from 5 days ago. I gather there have been some issues regarding Court's migration of the forums.

I was unable to access the forum from the saved bookmark I have been using. I had to go to the EBR site and then the Specialized Forum and then this sub forum in order to get a link that worked. There may be people that won't know to do that. You posted a "Welcome to the Forum" message on...

Stefan, What happened to the posts in this forum between July 24 and today? I recall that Sanyata posted photos of his retrofit of the Creo Sl chain guide onto his Vado SL, something that would be of interest to those of us who have had their chain drop and get stuck between the chairing and...

Just to be clear. The bolt you used is one that came with the guide, one you removed from the motor, or a longer one you found?

Thanks again. I got the Park levers a couple a days ago, and wouldn't you know my chain dropped today. Probably my fault as I meant to downshift to an easier gear but pressed down on the upshift lever which is closer to my thumb instead of the downshift lever (SRAM upshift is...

Can you explain a bit more about how you got the chain ring to flex? Did you use more than one lever, and what brand/type of lever was it? Having spent 20 minutes getting a stuck chain ring out this would be useful information.

I'll look forward to hearing your results.

Who did you order it from? Is this the part number: S211200002?

I had this happen twice during the break-in period. Both times when either going into the lowest (easiest) gear or going from the lowest to the next gear. My dealer did an adjustment and changed the chain as well at no cost to me. It hasn't happened since but I am careful not to go into the...

"Eventually, an experienced mate pulled the chain out from the slit the proper way, and I could continue the ride." So, what is the "proper"way? And did you figure out why the chain dropped? This happened to me twice last summer on my TV 4.0EQ SRAM 11 speed. Each time it took about 20...

Has anyone else installed a chain catcher on their Vado Sl and if so where is it installed and how is it working? Any downsides to installing one?

Thanks. Just took a look and saw the button and confirmed how it works. Good to know. Still I did scratch the paint slightly getting it out. Seems like a design flaw.

A question: I have the Vado Sl 4.0 EQ with Shift Levers Sram NX, 11-speed, multi-shift; Chain KMC X11eT, 11-speed. I was riding up a hill I believe in the lowest gear in "sport" mode when the chain came off. I had a devil of a time getting it back on. I couldn't get the front of the chain...

I lowered the pressure to 50psi today and noticed a significant comfort improvement. It would be great if some of the more experienced riders on the forum were to read the rene herse cycles study you referenced as it seems to contradict common belief about correct psi and risks of flats.

I have the Vado SL 4.0 EQ stepthrough which I got in April. Here are a couple of photos of the reflector on my bike which is attached to the handlbar. Probably redundant given the front light is always on. But it isn't in the way and doesn't bother me.

How fast do you want to go? I have the 11 speed step-through and had no problem hitting 31mph down a hill of about 6-8% grade, and I wasn't in the highest gear.

Hi, relatively new to the forum. Can you explain how one sends a private message to another member? Also, is there a way to receive an email notification solely for responses to ones particular post within a thread as opposed to getting emails anytime someone adds a comment to the particular...

I've had the situation where the motor briefly cut out when I have accidentally gone into too low a gear and so am pedaling against essentially no resistance. The new Vado Sl have SRAM thumb shifters which are both one way so I have sometimes mixed them up coming from a bike with twist shifters.

Hi, A couple of questions: is there a way to send a private message to another member? Is there a setting where one gets notified if someone responds to one's particular post as opposed to getting emails when someone adds to a forum. I was getting multiple emails every day when people were...