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  1. kermit_xc

    Panniers for commuting

    I am wondering what you experience with different panniers is - I started riding with my trusted ortlieb back rollers while extremely capable in terms of load and water resistance - I always wished for a proper office / commuter bag. Picked up a bontrager town briefcase yesterday and after...
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    Different chargers on Turbos

    yeah - must be the new model thing. How is the Turbo S compared to Turbo Base one: did you ride both on same route with something like strava? I am particularly interested in the range and and average speed (how heavy are you?)
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    Different chargers on Turbos

    How long does it take to charge ... what's the amperage? It looks exactly like the travel charger
  4. kermit_xc

    $4000 drying rack

    Loving it !!! Haven't touched my car since I got that bike
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    $4000 drying rack

    First week to break 100 miles. It's been great so far ... ended up getting a 2nd charger for work
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    New Turbo Rider

    What's a racktime rack?
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    New Turbo Rider

    You can get a different saddle and reuse the light
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    Trouble turning turbo on

    this happened twice in a row: - push power button in the morning (charged night before and unplugged after charging complete) - diagnostic check blinks twice at end (no error codes on display) - bike turns off after lights flash / coming on briefly - repeat to no avail - take the bike on a...
  9. kermit_xc

    Retrofitting rear light to a brooks saddle

    Done, zip ties did the job
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    Retrofitting rear light to a brooks saddle

    any ideas what to use to bond the plastic harness to the Brooks saddle (Swift). It looks like a pretty good fit actually - but I don't want to damage the leather with drilling anything, it would have to be a glue / epoxy that bonds to the tool bag mounts (titanium) any suggestions good...
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    New Base Turbo has arrived - first commute observations

    funny you mention that blog post - that Adam guy (I'm also Adam) lives 0.5mile away from me and has the exact same commute as mine now ... his blog and data had a huge part in my e-bike interest spike
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    Fender and Rack kit for Turbo

    speaking of buyers (european ... or not) --- what are the Turbo sales numbers? I am really intrigued to find out if anybody knows the actual numbers ... I doubt they are high
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    Base Turbo battery rattle

    ok - here is a write up that describes just that: http://secondnaturecycling.com/2014/08/27/specialized-turbo-s-troubleshooting-and-diagnosis-pt-1/ "With the battery pressure plate, I have found it to be different on each bike and definitely has a “correct” pressure for the Turbo to function...
  14. kermit_xc

    Base Turbo battery rattle

    awesome - thanks, got the plate off - tightened the biggest bolt. And rattle is still present - it's actually extremely annoying. Anybody else notice similar issues ?
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    Base Turbo battery rattle

    I know I saw somebody mention there being a bolt under the bottom bracket that pushes the battery in ... I see the moving block in the battery compartment - but I can't find the actual adjustment bolt. Can somebody point me in the right direction as the battery rattles out of the box and I am...
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    New Base Turbo has arrived - first commute observations

    Ordered on Monday - picked up Saturday, quick stroll home - strip the cockpit from "required by law" equipment and took it on my daily commute route Bike: 2016 Base Turbo XL Distance: 22.4miles Moving Time: 1:13:11 Elapsed Time: 1:21:07 (stop lights) Avg Speed: 18.4mph (major head wind)...
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    Fender and Rack kit for Turbo

    no brick walls ... period!
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    Fender and Rack kit for Turbo

    after looking at some pictures closer, it appears that the rack arm is keyed to the chainstay - can you confirm that on your setup? I just don't see how a light fender can support a 25kg load being torqued during breaking / acceleration.
  19. kermit_xc

    Specialized Turbo Battery for sale - brand new in Austin TX

    Sure, this can be arranged. PM me if you want to talk details/logistics
  20. kermit_xc

    Specialized Turbo Battery for sale - brand new in Austin TX

    Think hard and choose wisely my friend ;) but two things before you start: - are you in the proximity of the awesome Austin of texas? - the 5 days isn't necessarily a hard limit ... we can arrange a depreciation rate in terms of $/charge cycle ;)
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