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  1. J

    Are you telling me you are carrying the spare battery in a backpack?!

    Fits with lots of length room to spare. Unfortunately in their product description they do not list Specialized batteries, but it
  2. J

    Are you telling me you are carrying the spare battery in a backpack?!

    As soon as the bag is here I will report, just to be sure all is correct.
  3. J

    Are you telling me you are carrying the spare battery in a backpack?!

    I too had that opinion about small size. Then I found a YouTube video with the reviewer using either a Como or Vado battery and it appeared to fit fine. Keeping my fingers crossed as they should arrive tomorrow. Either way I will make them work.
  4. J

    Delivery checklist for new 2020 Como?

    The beautiful red Como 3.0 with the 700 wheels seems to be a european model, for now. I actually prefer the 27.5 x 2.3 that comes on Como bikes. If your riding along paved surface and happen to slip off into gravel/sand, the 2.3 tire has lots of surface area. I have ridden the tire on the 700...
  5. J

    Loose Motor on Como 2.0 UPDATE: Cracked Frame (Vados too)

    Like most of the mid drive bikes, the motor is often integral to the frame design. I think Specialized had a bit of an issue with the torque settings on the mounting bolts, which made the motor wobble and created a weak point in the frame, which in some cases riding the bike cracked the frame...
  6. J

    I am thinking of buying a Trek Verve + ?

    If the local dealer is really good then a Verve is probably the ticket. And suspension seatpost is a gift from above!!!
  7. J

    Are you telling me you are carrying the spare battery in a backpack?!

    I use the Ortlieb eMate pannier for Vado and Como batteries. Dueter has a e-pocket battery sleeve. Arkel bags has a new device called Haul-it, getting the backpack off your back.
  8. J

    What’s the most reliable ebike after 10,000km?

    Whatever motor brand your local favourite bike shop services should be high on the list. Not much good if you have to ship yourself to timbuktu to get service or parts. Here in Ontario Canada we never saw Yamaha motors for the longest time, although I have heard good things about them. Have not...
  9. J

    My new bike came in but it has a minor chip in the paint. How much credit should I be offered to consider taking?

    New bikes rarely are perfect. My 2020 Vado 5.0 has a little scratch, but not really worrying about it. It's not in a critical place for structural integrity. But I do appreciate some people want it pretty, at least leaving the shop. I have witnessed my LBS offering to touch up as best as...
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