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    TCD defect on 2020 Como?

    The programmer must have woke up by the time my Vado SL 5 EQ was delivered. Big numbers and small letters on my TCD.
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    Add a luggage rack to Vado SL 5.0 (non eq)?

    Yes, see page 28 of your instruction manual. Your LBS should be able to order the rack that is supplied with the EQ models.
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    Are you forgoing a test ride when shopping for ebikes these days?

    I live in the KC area and had no problems test riding a Trek Verve 3+ and a Specialized Vado 5 SL. At both LBS's they encouraged me to do so.
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    Pimp me your Specialized E ride

    Here's my Vado SL 5 EQ. Have not done much yet except swap out the tires. I wanted something more suitable for gravel trails. The stock EQ tire was fine but better suited for pavement.
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    Firmware update on motor

    Hope you get it sorted out soon.
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    Firmware update on motor

    My Vado 5 SL EQ was in the shop Thursday for new tires. The motor firmware update was also done. No issues other than the TCD had to be paired again. I rode it for 17 miles the next day with no problems.
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    Is Specialized Just OUT of Stock Indefinitely ?

    I'm 6-2.5". My acoustic bike is a Sirrus Sport XL but the electric bike is a Vado 5 SL, large frame. I decided to go with a large frame in the Vado because I didn't think I really needed the extra rise of an XL. Besides, XL Vado SLs are unobtanium in KC. The seat rise I'm using on the Vado is...
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    Is Specialized Just OUT of Stock Indefinitely ?

    That's where I got my Vado SL 5 EQ. It was in stock. I was in both KC stores yesterday. They has SL's and non-SLs but not sure what sizes. Barry, I know you said you have long legs and arms. I have a 36" inseam and my shirts sleeves are 37". The large frame fit me just fine but YMMV.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ 1st Ride Review

    The LBS that carries Specialized in KC is a chain-Erik's Bike and Board. There are 2 stores in KC and they share stock.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ 1st Ride Review

    They (the Vado 4 & 5 SLs) aren't available online but you can search LBS stock on the Specialized site. I live in the KC area and there are a few 4 and 5 SLs here. I was sold on my Vado 5 SL when I took it for a spin on my local bike trail. Hope you find something close to your home.
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    Total mileage, like a normal speedometer?

    My Vado 5 SL display has the odometer mileage in large text and small font “odo” below. With my display there looks to be room for 4 digits. So I guess my odometer will turn over at 10,000 miles.
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    e bike newbie from the home of the Super Bowl champs

    They are a chain of bike stores in the Midwest. We have 2 in the KC area. You can check their stock online. As I understand it, they can move stock between stores as necessary. When the Vado SL piqued my interest, I could see what variants (4 EQ SL and 5 EQ SL) in my frame size were available in...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    At the time I bought the Sirrus, I hadn’t been in a bike shop in 20 years. The LBS manager spent a lot of time with me explaining what the differences were in the bikes and why it was a good fit for my my desire to ride the local paved trails. When the Vado SL piqued my interest, I didn’t...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I am a new member of this club. I got my Vado 5 SL EQ on Thursday. So far everything is working great and I am quickly getting the hang of this sweet ride. Last bike was a Sirrus Sport which has very similar geometry. This is my first e bike but I have rented them for bike tours while in Vegas...
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    e bike newbie from the home of the Super Bowl champs

    Hi Everyone! I just got my first e bike yesterday. It's a Specialized Vado 5 SL EQ. I was sold on the ride because it handles very much like my old analog bike (Specialized Sirrus 3.0). I'm 63 and still want a bit of a workout when I ride and an SL e bike gives me just the push I need...
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