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  1. bellandbottle

    Fitting an additional rear light to a Turbo Vado 4

    The integrated light was on previous models, the fitted one on my Vado is on the mudguard itself.
  2. bellandbottle

    Fitting an additional rear light to a Turbo Vado 4

    That is the kind of thing I was going to rig up, but thought there might be a custom made accessory out there - thanks for the pictures :).
  3. bellandbottle

    Fitting an additional rear light to a Turbo Vado 4

    The bag I have fits to the rear rack of the Vado - I carry a full repair kit and have space for a flask of coffee etc for a mid-ride break :).
  4. bellandbottle

    Fitting an additional rear light to a Turbo Vado 4

    The Racktime bag I have rises up towards the back and the bottom of the saddle is obscured - as seen from car windscreen level :).
  5. bellandbottle

    Fitting an additional rear light to a Turbo Vado 4

    I am seriously thinking about fitting a rear light, in addition to the factory fitted one on the mudguard - I want to use the flashing facility, as an additional warning aid. Because I use a bag on the rear rack, most of the seat post is hidden from view, and the obvious next place is on the...
  6. bellandbottle

    2019 Turbo Vado 4 - Broken Frame (Resolved)

    Just to close off this thread, Specialized offered to give me a new bike - March or later next year, and suggested that perhaps the frame could be welded in the meantime. The LBS were not really happy with that plan, especially as welding aluminium is a bit of an art. They offered me a 2021...
  7. bellandbottle

    Frame breakage Vado turbo

    Just collected the bike and, with my agreement, because the spec of the 2019 Vado 4 is higher than the 2021 and I had lots of things on it I did myself, they have taken everything from my old bike and put it on the new one. I now have a worksheet which says "new frame, motor and wiring harness"...
  8. bellandbottle

    Frame breakage Vado turbo

    I've just heard from the LBS that Specialized will supply me with a new bike - next year some time. They also suggested that the broken frame could be welded to get me back on the road in the meantime. The LBS is not happy with that course of action, and have offered me a 2021 Vado 4 (Blue, not...
  9. bellandbottle

    Frame breakage Vado turbo

    Many thanks for you and pajazzo bringing us up to date with your situations - much appreciated. I am a bit more relaxed about a possible replacement now :). Did you get a 2022 model Vado 5?
  10. bellandbottle

    Frame breakage Vado turbo

    I've been looking at this thread again, and others, and it may be a problem from 2019. Although I bought my Vado 4 in 2020, it was a 2019 model (ie) 11 speed. Still waiting for Specialized to pronounce on my warranty claim, which was processed at the week-end by the LBS. I am a little tense...
  11. bellandbottle

    Frame breakage Vado turbo

    How are you getting on with your bike replacement? I am in a similar situation with a Vado 4 and it would be good to know how you are getting on.
  12. bellandbottle

    2019 Turbo Vado 4 - Broken Frame (Resolved)

    Many thanks - I am feeling a bit bereft :(.
  13. bellandbottle

    2019 Turbo Vado 4 - Broken Frame (Resolved)

    It will be quite intesting to see how Specialized play this - a new frame, if it is available, would suit me. I notice that the 2021 Vado 4 seems a little bit lacking in terms of components, but the 2022 model looks better. Fingers crossed anyway :)
  14. bellandbottle

    2019 Turbo Vado 4 - Broken Frame (Resolved)

    Just had a rather upsetting morning - after a few miles I noticed that the motor bolts seemed to be loose, so turned back. I was not too concerned, as it happened last year, and my LBS just tightened them up. Took it in again, and went for a coffee whilst the folks did the same again, but had...
  15. bellandbottle

    Motor Error

    Just by coincidence, I had to use the spray again last week - a year after the first time - worked well again.
  16. bellandbottle

    Vado firmware update

    @Kam1936 Many thanks for that information. I have a Vado 4 2019 model, and this is just what I wanted before taking it in :). I am still puzzled why we cannot see the up-to-date rev levels on a Specialized website, but hey, ho.
  17. bellandbottle

    Vado firmware update

    Have you just had your firmware upgraded? I am about to take my bike in for an annual checkup.
  18. bellandbottle

    Specialized Trigger vs Schwalbe Marathon E Plus

    I did exactly the same thing with Marathons - this does not make you a bad person :). I now check every couple of weeks.
  19. bellandbottle

    Motor Error

    I don't know if it helps with a translation of Christine's post? "From the first 100km I already had engine problems with my Specialized Vado. Bicycle has been back to the seller a few times and placed on the computer. Then got a new motor but I have the same problems again. I am now waiting...
  20. bellandbottle

    Vado firmware update

    @como813 Thanks for that. I am at: Battery 9.3.4 (I think this is a UK setting) Motor 7.1.1 Display 12.4.0 So I have a display update to do - I will wait for the annual checkup and have it done then (Feb)
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