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Hi all, I live in Vancouver and commute to work year-round, including our very rainy winters. I just got my Vado 5.0 IGH three months ago, and we've had an abnormally dry autumn, but the rains have started in the last week or so, and I've noticed that my front brake starts to rub quite loudly...

Yep, it's kinda ridiculous. I didn't similar thing tomyou, except I used a white paint pen to make a small dot on the top of the plug. That way I can easily insert it properly each time. What a bad design...

And one could always just buy a sticker too :)...

I was able to attach the pannier just fine without doing the 90 degree thing, the problem is that the bottom bracket couldn't tighten properly (because the rack is too big), so it would loosen and come off. I tried dozens and dozens of times to move the bottom bracket into different positions...

I ended up removing the bottom clip, and passing the Ortleib screw through the bungee cord hole on the bottom of the Vado rack. It's not nearly as removeable (which is OK since I don't really need to remove my pannier). However, I also wrote to Ortleib and they told me you can remove the...

Hi, I have a Vado 5.0 IGH. I live in Canada and am limited to 32 kmh, but the motor was designed to operate at higher speeds (in the US for example) so I can't see how installing PearTune to achieve the US speeds would damage the motor. I am considering installing a PearTune, but I don't want to...

I thought updates were done by the user via the app too, but my app is currently telling me there is a firmware update and I need to bring it to the dealer to have them do it.

No way. You can't even find these bikes in stores really. I had to wait about 9 months for a store to get  one in inventory here in Vancouver, which I purchased the day they got it.

Hey all, this morning I had a notification that my bike required a firmware update that had to be done at the dealer. I thought firmware updates could be done by the owner these days? Does anyone know if this is possible, or do I really have to bring it to the dealer? Also, anyone know where...

Thanks!

Yes I did! waiting to hear back! :)

I just want to confirm - is this a 2022 model? I'm wondering if this would work on my 2022 Vado 5.0 IGH. Thanks!

Ok, thanks

I looked at the site you linked, and it says it only works for Vado up to 2022. I'm not sure it works with the new mastermind TCU. I can phone to ask. There is also https://www.levociraptor.com/, but again, their site doesn't say it works with the handlebar TCU on the Vado.

Thanks! I will check the link you sent. I live very close to the US, a 45 minute drive to the nearest us Specialized dealer. I'm not sure I'd even have to tell them I'm from Canada?

Where does the speed restriction occur in the Vado 5.0? Does this occur in the motor, or in the TCU? I'm in Canada and limited to 20 mph, am interested in derestricting for use on a private track. I'm wondering if I could just purchase a TCU from the US and replace mine. would that...

Hi, sometimes when I use Eco mode on my 2022 Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH, the motor seems to be a bit louder and I can feel slight vibrations that seem to be coming from the motor or hub or something. I seem to recall some others have made mentions of "gear grinding", and I am wondering if what I'm...

So, I found the manufacture date in the exact location you suggested - under the top tube. The date is 12 April 2022. Does that mean I have a 2022, or 2023 model?

Mine must be either a 22 or 23, since it is the new frame style. :)

Thanks, I'll try that!