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Sorry for the long post, but I’ve been waiting to get my SL 5.0 for literally two years, and then after I finally got it I had to wait a month before I was medically cleared to ride it. So after my first couple of rides I wanted to give my first impressions and analysis of what I’ve learned...

I had this trouble when I was just looking around at the bikes, and found that my problem was that I was not standing in the correct position. What I was doing was standing next to the bike facing forwards and then trying to lift my leg sideways over the step-thru frame. That was definitely...

You can also display this on the Mastermind TCU using the custom screen feature.

Are you sure about #1? According to the Specialized web site, the Vado SL 5.0 has front and rear hub widths of 110mm and 148mm, which is what "Boost" sizing is (at least according to my understanding). Non-boost hubs would be 100mm and 142mm.

The winter weather is breaking -- we're all out riding... :D

@Rincon Reviving an old post, does the Anatomica allow you to shift positions a bit on the seat, or does it lock you into one position? Being able to shift occasionally is helpful for my comfort.

I also get annoyed in many forums when my question is answered with a question. That said, I don't have any experience to relate but will be following the responses here since I might also consider some aftermarket wheels, probably after my first year with the bike. I remember enjoying spec'ing...

Not difficult at all using a hex wrench from the back side of the crank arm, although it depends on how tight the mechanic installed them at the shop. The important thing to remember is that the left-side pedal uses left-hand threads, meaning that you loosen and tighten it opposite the usual...

Since my SL 5.0 preceded this latest update, I'm sure that it simply doesn't have the hardware to sound an alarm.

It still looks like it would take a longer cable, plus it would not route as cleanly due to the curve it would have to take. But maybe we should just wait and see if someone with a ST will get one and report back.

I can see the big savings in the forks since that's a big chunk of metal with various internal parts, but doubt that skimping on the external components is going to save much. The savings can be a lot for the carbon-framed roadies who get ecstatic about saving a couple hundred grams, but I don't...

What you don't see in that photo are the thin wires that are suspending the bike from the tree that he is standing under. :D On my regular Vado 4.0, the only noise comment that I got was about the rear hub freewheel when not pedaling, but am not sure if the SL is louder. My wife's Trek is quiet...

That would be a first if I ever experienced it! But ever since I had a road bike with white bar tape and changed a flat on the rear, I learned to carry a pair of disposable latex gloves in my toolkit.

Continuous motion, yes, but I think it puts extra stress on it if it's under a heavy load at the time. On my regular road bike I can definitely feel (and hear) the difference. I believe that some ebikes detect a shift and momentarily cut the motor to shift more smoothly.

Yes, I'm well aware of all that (after all, I've been riding for 50 years!), and I was thinking more about my conventional bikes where you can't always call on some extra torque to make up for having failed to shift in time. :D

Yeah - I ease up when shifting all my bikes, although it's difficult when I need to shift down (larger cog) when the going gets tough on a climb.

Regardless that this thread has already been hijacked by those two above :D, I was wondering if there might be "release notes" (if there is such a thing anymore) for this update. The video mentions a few new features and then add "and more" but where are the details? I did notice a couple of...

My last two pairs of SPD bike shoes -- Louis Garneau and Shimano -- use the Boa lacing system, which I could not recommend more highly for both fit and convenience. It gives a very even pressure along the lacing area and is easily adjustable. You can even make adjustments without taking your...

Check out my post regarding the firmware update for the Mastermind TCU that appears to have just dropped today. A couple of useful features including motor lockout. https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/mastermind-tcu-update.48174/

While looking for something totally unrelated, I tripped onto a couple of Specialized videos posted just 4 hours ago (!) and talking about the newest update for Mastermind TCUs such as the one on my 2022 Vado SL 5.0. I installed it with no problems, and after an update also to the Mission...