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  1. BioWheel

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    It's just an awesome machine and it will grow on you. There's not much it can't do. Even some light mountain biking. It's not fragile. With 42's probably could be a mountain bike if you can handle the rough. and Sry to hear about the poor build. at specy you pay premium $$ to not have that...
  2. BioWheel

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    I have nearly 10k miles on my SL4 and except for SRAM (Shimano here) and have had the exact opposite experience than you on every point you make. Really sorry to hear about your mostly bad experience. I'll be doing a 10k mile review when I hit that number probably next month. I hope you comment
  3. BioWheel

    My chain is jumping off the chain ring on my Creo

    Great idea too - 4 bolts - could do this and won't mess frame and fairly quick. Thanks
  4. BioWheel

    My chain is jumping off the chain ring on my Creo

    Great idea - hadn't thought of pulling chain out that way. I have master link but could carry tool. So far, thankfully, I've been able to get it free with tire levers and patience.
  5. BioWheel

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    i run liners in my tires to prevent flats - extra weight really doesn't matter given e-power. also - if you don't have a flat during a season periodically replace tube anyway becuase after time they can start having leaks at the seams imo
  6. BioWheel

    My chain is jumping off the chain ring on my Creo

    that's interesting - better shifting - will try it on the road. something i've learned with sl4 is there's a lot more audible clunk when shifting vs a bike but always thought that was due extra torque of motor over just me
  7. BioWheel

    My chain is jumping off the chain ring on my Creo

    hey John i'll typically drop a chain like you - when I'm coasting down really bumpy terrain. I've found that if I go to a high gear and pedal just to keep some tension on the chain then it doesn't seem to happen. Of course - it's so infrequent I'm not sure about that. And the clutch just...
  8. BioWheel

    My chain is jumping off the chain ring on my Creo

    I've had trouble periodically as well. I have an 1.1mtr VadoSL4 and the distance between the chainring and frame is just a mil too small imo. Anyway - the couple times I've had the chain drop inside is when I've forgotten the clutch or at near replacement of the chain and/or cassatte...
  9. BioWheel

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Tektro These pads work for SL
  10. BioWheel

    Creo 2 vs Cervelo Rouvida

    Down tube too big imo
  11. BioWheel

    New Vado SL 4.0 - harsh ride!

    As a kid, I rode bikes without shocks - nothing on the fork or seat. My SL is just like those bikes. I feel every bump and dip. And love it!
  12. BioWheel

    Finally: Quiet hub on my Vado SL

    True - wheels were expensive with the Onyx hubs. My SL though kind of replaces my C'Dale Synapse that I converted to flat bar and it had a silent Shimano rear hub that I got used to. And since I ride my flat bars on multi-use trails around the area it requires coasting a bit when there are...
  13. BioWheel

    Finally: Quiet hub on my Vado SL

    I went to ROL Wheels and my order: ROL Range Carbon with Onyx Vesper hubs 12x148 / 12x110 spacing - Shimano HG Freehub - Built with Race Spokes and Brass Nipples x1
  14. BioWheel

    Finally: Quiet hub on my Vado SL

    I'm not a fan of the hub click and bought a wheel with an Onyx Vesper rear hub - perfectly silent for my SL.
  15. BioWheel

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Hey MJ It's just a typical tire removal tool. I think any brand with a bit of an angle would work but in this case it's a Park lever. And - obviously my chain is back on so it's a bit difficult to show you exactly how I got the chain out but just put the lever between frame and ring and apply...
  16. BioWheel

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Thanks Cal - I'll check it out.
  17. BioWheel

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    So the other day I was pretty far into a ride on my SL4 when I got a call and had to get back fast. I don't typically use Turbo but switched it on and put as much of my own power to the pedals. Well, after a couple miles of about 600w combined Blevo announced my motor hit 150F (65c). Ambient...
  18. BioWheel

    Vado SL 4.0 - riding in the rain?

    Got caught out in heavy rain storm and no issues.
  19. BioWheel

    New SL 1.2 motor revealed

    How many watts did you usually contribute to the ride if you don't mind saying. Oh - and you didn't have 80% charge firmware during this time - right? Nice mileage btw - really incredible to me.
  20. BioWheel

    New SL 1.2 motor revealed

    Given you road in turbo and the amount of miles you must have charged a lot. What was your main battery condition at 13,500?
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