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  1. Allan47.7339

    Modeling a Creo 2 motor in a Vado SL 1: Effect on rider power and battery consumption

    Ye You need to change the motor with the matching Mastermind TCU. I've been told you don't need to swap the battery but it's so easy to do at the same time and keep everything together.
  2. Allan47.7339

    Vado SL 2 Alloy version released

    My LBS was quite happy to receive my Creo 2 from an online order. There is a slight reduction. I think it's three quarters or half. The inventories are different between dealer and online. They sometimes will have their customers order online to get the size and model they want. They get...
  3. Allan47.7339

    Bolt/Nut Size for Specialized VADO SL 5.0 EQ Rear Fender

    Probably a Button head M5 x 10mm. Any bike shop or good hardware store would have those metric fasteners. The fastener on the bridge should be the same size to compare.
  4. Allan47.7339

    Throttles and California

    As far as your subterfuge, it's pretty obvious when someone is just moving their feet while riding 20mph. You're not fooling anybody at all with zero effort riding. I do think they are targeting the so called "off road" electric bikes and bad riding behavior. A couple of years ago parents...
  5. Allan47.7339

    Specialized in NYC - UL Certification?

    This is a tempest in a teacup discussion. The NYC law was signed on March 20, 2023. You don't just call up UL or SGS testing labs and say hey we'll be there tomorrow for testing. I would be certain they had a schedule in-work for quite some time since EU standards require similar testing. I...
  6. Allan47.7339

    What Specialized Software Do you use for the Pro

    The Specialized app is frequently updated (Android was 1-07-25). I was getting a pin request too but no place to input a pin. I had previously connected the bike with the app so finally I just deleted the bike from the app and then re-added it. It just reconnected without doing anything...
  7. Allan47.7339

    What Specialized Software Do you use for the Pro

    I had to delete and re-add the bike to get it to connect to my Creo 2 earlier this month. I don't normally use the app but I wanted to change some settings. I use an android so I don't know what red/black is. They did change apps a while ago.
  8. Allan47.7339

    Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD premiered today!

    The 1.2 motor will fit but you would need the Mastermind TCU from a 1.2. Search the e-MTB forums for Lenovo/Kenevo SL's where people have done it by swapping motor and cranks, TCU and battery from a donor. The 520wH battery will never physically fit in the frame and if you read through the...
  9. Allan47.7339

    Specialized in NYC - UL Certification?

    Little bit of a zombie thread. Most models have: "Compliance Certification As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL Solutions and/or SGS. For information on lithium-ion battery standards and regulations in New York City, visit: www.nyc.gov/fdny/batteries"
  10. Allan47.7339

    specialized creo 2

    It's Mastermind TCU on a Creo SL and SL2/Vado SL/Kenevo SL/Levo SL. The article title is "Charging External Devices via the MasterMind Display" but the second half discusses the MasterMind TCU display which features a USB-C port. I was surprised too. Considering you have to have your handy...
  11. Allan47.7339

    specialized creo 2

    Supporting your LBS with at least an annual visit is good. There may be some corner conditions that require recharging even with riding. Considering you can also use the Mastermind USB-C port to charge other devices...
  12. Allan47.7339

    specialized creo 2

    Alternatively just ride it all year and keep the TCU charged by using it. Unless there is a Rider Care Technical Bulletin that recommends annual recharge, there is nothing mentioned on the support site. There is a TB for initial charging after shipping or if a service part was installed that...
  13. Allan47.7339

    Replacing The Coin Battery In the Specialized SL TCU Gen 1

    The support site has been updated with a lot of information that was previously only on the dealer portal. I am not aware of the Mastermind needing a charge unless it's not been used for a quite a while...
  14. Allan47.7339

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

    I think the Creo 2 Comp is the value point in the current lineup rather than the less expensive manual shifting aluminum Comp E5. The Comp E5 also has a slightly different geometry with a max tire size of 48mm vs 2.2in (55mm). The Comp E5 is a great platform for a flat bar conversion into a...
  15. Allan47.7339

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

    I just picked this comment to make a reply. I think you guys really went off the rails on this topic. The six months service is probably the only service some of the bikes will ever get. How many times do we see people posting on the forum to complain about the brand because they've basically...
  16. Allan47.7339

    "eBike Sensor Battery Critical"

    It's just a reminder to order a CR 1620 battery for the TCU to have on hand for when you start getting the error message on the TCU. It's a battery size that is not very common in neighborhood stores. If it's never been changed it will eventually become a problem if you ignore the TCU alerts...
  17. Allan47.7339

    Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD premiered today!

    The support site has a list of rated approved lights. Note: the Lezyne Power StVZO Pro E115 used on the Vado SL 5.0 is an OEM version with the mounting reversed so you can mount it under the bars and have the light pattern correct. If you want a brighter light use the Lezyne 550, Lupine SL...
  18. Allan47.7339

    Di2 on Creo Comp Carbon

    The current Creo 2 Comp comes with SRAM eTap shifters. I think it's a really good value at it's price point. I've been using Di2 for the last ten years and when I got my 2021 Creo I had to go to the Expert model to get the Di2. Recently I got the bare bones Creo 2 E5 as a second bike and...
  19. Allan47.7339

    Di2 on Creo Comp Carbon

    I assume you mean a SL Creo Comp Carbon since the SL 2 Comp has SRAM eTap and your are trying to go 12spd. Bettershifting.com is an excellent resource for all things Di2. He has an article Building a 12-Speed Di2 Road/Gravel Bike - components and wiring that gives a great overview. It depends...
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