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    Specialized - Spec'd Chain Lube?

    ... our pair of Como's are at @ 5K and 2K miles respectively. I used some clinging type spray lube which accumulated dirt, cleaned it off and back to WD' ... Yea, it's been discussed but can't find definitive answer on any 'specified' chain lube or chain maintenance schedule. thanks
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    No shift detection on Brose moto

    FWIF: ... just takes a little riding to integrate the Brose/Specialized computer with your cerebral computer. In a short time you likely will unconsciously adapt to the PAT power algorithm and no more clunking... .. misapplied power when shifting on analog bike has broken more than one chain...
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    Changing a flat tire on Como 4.0

    Two of us riding, had our first flat @ 6 miles down the trail. I was able to ride back to car and trail was fairly close to a roadway for access liuckily. COMO 3.0 = Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, 650b x 2.3" At home, after removing wheel I had a difficult time 'breaking the bead' - the...
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    Be aware, pedal-assisted bikes are NOT ebikes

    Here in NY's Hudson Valley, there are many Rail Trails , State Parks and Private Preserves to ride away from vehicle traffic. We ride our Como's with many other riders not typically seen bicycling on the mountainous trails until the Pedal Assist technology became available. I've been...
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    Como - Crank arm retainer problem - please advise

    Are there any manuals, exploded diagrams and their parts lists of the Specialized Como and other Spclzd bikes ?. They have been around long enough for someone to hopefully develop (or release) a 'factory" type service manual. Our two Como's also seem to have different software. IS there an...
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    Como - Crank arm retainer problem - please advise

    @ 5 Months old Como 3.0 from LBD: 'noticed on the Left crank arm (not chain side) , the outer retainer 'ring' was about to fall off after it screwed itself out from crank center. This is the Outer Ring Nut that screws Counterclockwise into center of arm over center shaft. ... not sure if it...
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    Specialized Como lighting question

    On the rear of the rack I have a "Snow Plow' flasher ( 12V) and would like to use similar high-intensity flasher with the existing Specialized rear lite 6V supply. Connector roads to trails here in Hudson Valley are often steep and winding with limited visibility ... hav efun . .
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    Specialized Como lighting question

    Our Como 3.0's have factory equipped lighting front and rear . Herrmans MR-4 6V Headlite and a Specialized LED tail under seat. Are there fuses somewhere for these lites?. Can the Specialized liting harness support other LED lites?. Rear lite isn't really visible with rack and fairly dim...
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    E Bike Liting Specs - Specialized ?

    Como 3.0 (?) has Head and Tail lites from factory but riding on busy connector roads to trails and backroads I'm more comfortable with additional/supplemental lighting. Looking for info on the Specialized LED lighting: > ? Voltage used: > ? Current capacity - Fused/Current limited? I'm only...
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    Rainstorm resilience?

    Here in NY's Hudson Valley , drenching thunderstorms on sunny days is not unexpected. Our pair of Specialized - Como 3.0 E's assist is well used on the mountainous Catskill foothills down to the Hudson River. ...i nterested in experiences with E-Bike especially Specialized - Como response to...
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