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  1. Allan47.7339

    Firmware update for charging limit

    He did say it was a Creo Mastermind This page does not specify whether or not it's for Mastermind: Mission Control/Using Mission Control/Current: Tune your bike https://support.specialized.com/missioncontrol/en/using-mission-control/tune-your-bike But it does not appear on my Mission Control...
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    Creo Rear Rack

    Why would she be hauling it around? I didn't know MEC was still around. I'll have to see if I can find my old laminated membership card from the late 80's.
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    Are Vado SL Stock Hubs ('Specialized Alloy') Rebadged DT hubs?

    The kits are about half the cost of a 350 hub so it would be a tough choice to upgrade. https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=106309 The Creo's have DT Swiss internals per the support page but they only say "Specialized" on the Vado SL support page. I don't have a...
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    Creo Rear Rack

    YouTube short on chairs
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    Tannus Armour Insert Tubeless on OEM Vado 5.0 rims?

    The support page has info for converting 2022 Vado's to tubeless with additional instructions due to the rim valve hole that seems to be sized for a Schrader valve: https://support.specialized.com/turbovado/en/components-compatibility/wheels-tires Assuming you are new to experimenting with...
  6. Allan47.7339

    Tannus Armour Insert Tubeless on OEM Vado 5.0 rims?

    I have not used Tannus Armour Inerts but I've used the similar Cushcore and Vittoria air liners. They will help a tubeless tire work better at low pressures and protect the rim from rock hits but I don't think they will make a rim "tubeless" by themselves and the Tannus web site mentions...
  7. Allan47.7339

    Crack or scratch on Turbo Vado SL 4 front rim

    The rim extrusion is double walled at the nipple so it would just rattle around between the inner rim and outer rim. Unfortunately one loose spoke can quickly lead to many loose spokes if not attended to. An occasional pinch of each spoke pair is a good way to check for problems.
  8. Allan47.7339

    Crack or scratch on Turbo Vado SL 4 front rim

    It means you need to spend more time riding and less time looking at your bike.
  9. Allan47.7339

    New Firmware for multiple bikes. Only updatable via the bike shop

    You have to view the term "safety" in context. I read it as "Improved the function of the battery protection features for a better riding experience". The battery safety feature protects the battery from rider abuse. I found it shut down the RE battery more gracefully at the end of the RE...
  10. Allan47.7339

    Replacing 2018 Levo Motor

    Since it's not clear from your statement the bike does or does not work, it might need the dealer software to link the motor, battery and TCU together? My wild guess is the battery has the motor serial linked. Or dig for clues in the support site. https://support.specialized.com/turbolevo/en
  11. Allan47.7339

    Crack or scratch on Turbo Vado SL 4 front rim

    That is just the seam where the two ends of the rim extrusion are pinned together. Aluminum rims are pinned, welded or inserted sleeve. It's not unusual to see the splice especially when we used to use rim brakes. There would frequently be a smear from the brake pad at the joint. It is...
  12. Allan47.7339

    New Firmware for multiple bikes. Only updatable via the bike shop

    I I don't know how they update the RE's as I just dropped the bike off in the shop. I had one RE connected and the second RE in the other bottle cage but I was not clear to the shop I had two and needed them both updated. Only the connected RE was updated.
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    New Firmware for multiple bikes. Only updatable via the bike shop

    I have one RE battery at the current x.3.1D version and the shop forgot to update the other one that is at version x.3.14 but I will probably get it updated before I will ever need to run low again. I assume the "Improved battery safety features" is part of the RE behavior at low levels and...
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    Multi-day trip w/ range extenders only (flying)

    Just to clarify you need to connect the charger cable directly to the RE battery and remove the Y-Cable when charging just a RE battery. I also confirm nothing happens when you attach two RE batteries to a Y-Cable. The charger light just turns green. Quote below from...
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    New Firmware for multiple bikes. Only updatable via the bike shop

    I have had the update done on my Creo with RE battery and did not notice any difference in normal riding. I did happen to run my batteries down much lower than normal on a recent ride and I noticed better behavior from the RE battery as it neared the shutoff level in dual mode. The only other...
  16. Allan47.7339

    Turbo Vado power vs Vado SL power

    The light power Vado SL 5.0 is 180% of your input. The full power Vado 3 is 400% of your input up to the motor limits so it will feel stronger on the hills. On the other hand your lighter bike will be easier to ride on the flats above the motor cutoff speed.
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    2023 Specialized Vado vs 2022 Specialized Vado

    I'm a fan of the Dilbert cartoon "Change is good, you go first". Just looking at the 2022 models they already have Mastermind and SRAM. Other people have done a lot of the testing for you. https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/my-2022-vado-5-0-is-running-great.51622/ Or if you want a...
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    New Firmware for multiple bikes. Only updatable via the bike shop

    You can actually stall a SL motor. The person I sold my Vado SL discovered this on a short steep section of a bike route where you turn off a bike path to a short 17% street section. It gave him some error message and I think he fell over. (Normally you shift to your very lowest gear and wind...
  19. Allan47.7339

    New Firmware for multiple bikes. Only updatable via the bike shop

    The SL 1.1 motor models work best at about a 75 rpm cadence. They are a bicycle with a little help. If you don't have enough cadence as you go uphill you can "stall" the motor. I will take my Creo in next week. When I stopped by the shop to check availability, one of the owners said...
  20. Allan47.7339

    Heart Rate Monitoring pairing

    Post what you learned so it will help someone else searching for the same thing in the future.
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