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  1. Senseiwai

    Looks like Specialized is scrapping the hub-drive Turbo line

    What I heard from Specialized here in Sweden they said all remaining Turbo S for 2016 will ship back to Germany.
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    Looks like Specialized is scrapping the hub-drive Turbo line

    I think entire Turbo line will be substituted with Vado line. They are going to offer two models one is like current base model 25km/h with two option. One with suspession forks and a rigid fork and one with step through. And one with 500w motor and 600Wh battery modell like current S model...
  3. Senseiwai

    DI2DI2

    The gain is electronic gear change and no more adjusting cable tension and is cool to able automatic gear change like on cars :)
  4. Senseiwai

    The new turbo Vado 2017

    Here the deal: For S-Pedelecs: type approval is required insurance is mandatory (evidence must be displayed on the bike) moped driving licence is required must be ridden on the road (no cycle paths!) suitable protective helmet (most likely a motorcycle helmet) beefier braking system, lighting...
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    DI2DI2

    WOW!!!! What component did you changed? Rear derailleur and chain of course did you change cassette and what gearings? Did you changed chainring also?
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    BodyFloat / Specialized Turbo X - Seat Post Drilling for rear light wire

    I talked to my local Specialized dealer and he said to me you can open little cover underneath the bottom bracket where all wires and connector is located. You can rewire the LED backlight and relocate to somewhere else on the frame their is already a hole on the cover for that. On base model...
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    Battery disconnect with motor, display and lights

    Hi I did anyone experienced the battery disconnect with motor, display and both lights when changing Eco mode settings in the Specialized App? It happened for me twice I hade paused my ride in the app turned off the bike parked out side grocery store for a quick stop. When I get back went in...
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    The new turbo Vado 2017

    Hmmm smaller motor less power and smaller battery which means lighter bike then current S model. Wonder what the range is. :rolleyes:
  9. Senseiwai

    The new turbo Vado 2017

    And is looks like +- button for speed is back. In my opinion joystick in 2015 2015 models is good for navigation on display meny but it doesn't feel right for controlling speed with. I don't feel confident when I have gloves on I have to double check most of the time to see if I pressed correct.
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    Now the backlight went out on my display...

    Just got back from Specialized dealer and they swapped display with a new display. It's new improved display instead of a smal cable underneath display on the old model they made some changes a short cable goes into a new connector device and zipped to the handlebar. Is much better solution. It...
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    The new turbo Vado 2017

    WOW!!! Wonder if they are using the same motor as in Turbo Levo? :rolleyes: I hope it's more color option then silver grey. Matt black and red is pretty awesome cool that they keep them two color option. I don't like the kickstand on the back, I like the double fork kickstand much better. :)...
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    Any Winter Turbo Riders?

    You feel slightly heavier with studs on your Turbo not much just little. You can still cruise 35-40km/h with not much efforts. It's little effort to reach top speed and little more resistance when motor fades off with studs. We have similar climate here in Sweden like you describe on hard...
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    Any Winter Turbo Riders?

    Hi I have tried couple of time riding in winter with my Turbo with stud tires. Is not so enjoyable. Is ok if t's not more then 10mm unplowed snow more then that is too slippery even you have studd tires the bike is to heavy even with 35mm wide tires you digg in into the snow and slipp a lot...
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    Costume made fenders

    Hi The fenders is from a old swedish bicycle brand Monark. And carbon fiber vinyl wrap is very cheap one for like 17$ form hardware store. You can get it from eBay. Is not that difficult you need scissor, smal knife carpenter knife, and a hair dryer so soft it up make it easier to work with to...
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    Costume made fenders

    Thanks! :)
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    Costume made fenders

    Yes it is carbon fiber vinyl wrap on old aluminum fender from another bike.
  17. Senseiwai

    Now the backlight went out on my display...

    My backlight went out too few week ago I went to Specialized retail today and they order a new one for me.
  18. Senseiwai

    2016 Turbo S chain drops off chainring :(

    Hi I had similar problem with the chain drop off outboard in the gap between chain ring and bash guard. I took to my local Specialized dealer here in Sweden they first order a specific chain guide that many of you mentioned, but it was not the problem. They said the chain ring was misstaken...
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    Costume made fenders

    Hi Want to share my latest pimp on my Turbo S. Costume made front and rear 700C fenders. :D
  20. Senseiwai

    Drop Bar conversion on a base model Turbo?

    Here is a pic on someone converter with s-works drop bars and sram red levers. Pretty awsome!!! :D http://bike-inn.be/nieuws/specialized-turbo-s/
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