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  1. Ron Bez

    A little extra light on the Turbo

    I did see that video, thanks David. I love the St2, really nice bike!
  2. Ron Bez

    A little extra light on the Turbo

    I posted this last night and it seemed to have disappear, sorry if your'e seeing it twice. I love the Supernova light, but find it lights up where you are headed but not much right around the front of the bike. This is a problem when negotiating tight turns in complete darkness. The little...
  3. Ron Bez

    Turbo bottom bracket noise

    I am a Long time retired bike mechanic, just getting into the new stuff.... In the old days you had to keep everything tight and lubed. The peddles, crank arms, and bottom bracket cups could all creek or tick if not lubed and cranked down tight. I used to use white lithium grease in my shop in...
  4. Ron Bez

    IZIP E3 Protour‎ coming soon?

    On hers, yes.
  5. Ron Bez

    IZIP E3 Protour‎ coming soon?

    My wife has a Metro. When hers does that we remove the computer from its mount and re attach it and it has been fine so far. You have probably already tried that if yours comes off too..........
  6. Ron Bez

    New Turbo staying cool in Morro Bay

    Schwalbe has a wealth of information on their website. Look at the ebike rated tires, there are many to chose from. I have Marathons for our heavy goat head thorn season, and Energizer Pros for when the thorn subside. Both tire are much faster than the Specialized, and the Energizers have a more...
  7. Ron Bez

    Feeling much better after my facial

    I had the exact situation with my former Prodeco X2. I made a hardwood chain stay spreader that I tapped in with a hammer to even be able to reseat the rear wheel myself......what a pain! I enjoy the same ease with my new Turbo, I don't even have to use a work stand to remove the rear wheel and...
  8. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    If you are used to riding a regular bike I think you will really love the Turbo X. If you are at all handy and have basic tools go with the SKS fenders like I did. There are any number of very nice racks available depending on how much you need to carry, and what kind of bags you like. I...
  9. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    Logan, I understand your needing the solid 28 if it effects your commute time! Take a look at the "real life range" tab here http://propelbikes.com good info. Please keep me posted on the firmware update. I will try to get through to Specialized again and get some definitive answers.
  10. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    I am still trying to get answers. I left a message with the Turbo specialist at Specialized to find out if 2015 and 2016 software are different, I never got a call back.........I ordered a 2016 Turbo which Specialized own web site says reaches 28 mph. I live in a small town and a local...
  11. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    The photos I have posted so far are shot with a Cannon 18MP point and shoot. I have been resizing them manually in Photoshop to 10 x 7.5 in. @ 180 dpi., that is quit a bit smaller than the native resolution the camera shoots, which is too large to upload. Photos appear at 72 dpi on the screen...
  12. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    Keeping in mind that I am a road cyclist.... My first experience with straight bars was converting a road bike to achieve a more upright riding position. It did get me more upright but I never got my hands and wrists comfortable. More recently with the electric bikes, it was a nasty bout of...
  13. Ron Bez

    New Turbo staying cool in Morro Bay

    Thanks all! The Marathon's have 3 ml. Green Guard, one of Schwable's best puncture protections. I have been pulling Goat Heads out daily for weeks with no flats so far. The Energizers have Race Guard protection, not rated quite as well. I had Big Apple's on my last bike with Race Guard and had...
  14. Ron Bez

    New Turbo staying cool in Morro Bay

    It was hot in my home town Paso Robles again today. So, off to cool coastal Morro Bay with the new Bike for a break from the heat and a few miles. I'm trying out some new tires, Schwable Energizer Pro's. I was so impressed with the Schwalbe Marathons I got for wet weather and our goat head thorn...
  15. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    I had the pedals on my last bike, they are Wellgo MG-1 Magnesium Sealed Platform Pedals. I think I paid under $30 because they were white. I like them better than the stock pedals. They are very light and grippy, nice wide platform too. I had Shimano SPD clip ins on my Prodeco, stupid on an e...
  16. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    Thanks for everyone's kind words!
  17. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    I have never liked straight bars, they are not comfortable for me. After a couple of thousand miles on my first e bike with them I ended up with tennis elbow from the unnatural hand position. The physical therapist figured out it was the straight handlebars. You want your hands and wrist at a...
  18. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    I paid 3k for the 2016 Turbo, however I received a 2015 build. Exact same bike except the 2016 is supposed to be limited to 28 mph, the 2015 software has it cut off at 26 mph. I am trying to get the update I need. A local non Turbo dealer got me the bike, they don't have the Turbo diagnostic...
  19. Ron Bez

    My new 2016 Turbo base model

    Thanks very much! Those are snap shot with my point and shoot. I will do some nice images when I get a chance.
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