Then they were likely not installed correctly. Assuming there is an adequate amount of material thickness, when installed properly, Helicoil threads are typically stronger than the original threads.
This is not true. Cars typically apply more braking force to the front than the rear. It’s called brake bias.
https://www.buybrakes.com/help/what-is-brake-bias/
I suppose, if you’re ok with being limited to a fixed number of presets versus being able to adjust the cadence from 30 rpm to 120 rpm in 1 or 5 rpm increments.
Don't think so. What I’ve read, Specialized overwrites setting changes (such as cadence) that you make in the Enviolo app.
Post in thread 'Specialized Vado 5.0 IGH Cadence Survey'
https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/specialized-vado-5-0-igh-cadence-survey.50608/post-585981
You should. I”m really enjoying mine! One nice thing is it uses Enviolo’s control software versus Specialized using their software to control it. Looks like there’s more user adjustability when using Enviolo’s software.
Yes, it considers charging 0 to 100% as one complete charge cycle. So, let’s say you usually start charging when the battery is at 50% and charge to 100%, it would take two of these charge events to equal one charge cycle. Hope that makes sense.
If you don’t plan to install fenders, you can just plug it with the correct size screw. Your bike shop will have the correct screw. They also make plastic push in plugs to plug unused threaded bosses. The bike shop should have them as well.
I’m guessing it is a mounting boss for a rear fender. Have you confirmed if the hole even goes all the way through the frame? It may not. You can check using a toothpick or something similar.