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    Routing a New Shifter Cable

    *Maybe* but likely yes if the ferals and housing are not damaged. No breaks in the housing/casing. If you have to replace everything then tape the new cable/housing to the front of the old housing so it is the same diameter and pull it through the frame. Look and think before you do this.
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    2022 Vado 4.0 My Opinion after the first 1000 miles

    The bike is perfect. I have never had an issue however I am a competent bicycle mechanic and I have common sense. When you turn the bike on make sure you don't move it until the headlight and taillights come on. When the bike first turns on it calibrates itself, therefore, moving the wheels or...
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    New Como 5.0 Rock Shock fork not working

    Wow, this is amazing! I've had my 2022 Vado 4.0 since April with zero issues... logged almost 1000 miles. And I mean zero issues. Maybe I am lucky?
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    My 1st 50 miles on the new Como 5.0

    Maybe when he is riding or sitting on the bike the front fork compresses enough to drop the bb into the danger zone. I have the same bike (4.0 actually), weigh 200 and my fork easily compresses an inch or more just sitting on the bike. I don't have issues with pedal strikes but that is because...
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    Hooray for New Bike Day: Vado 4.0 2022

    I have just over 500 miles on mine so far. Zero issues. Great bike!
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    Coasting with new Turbo Vado 4.0 Sl eq

    The simple answer is no. How fast do you go downhill coasting? Are you riding into a headwind? I have coasted up to 40 mph coming down mountains. Normal hill should get you over 20mph easy just coasting.
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    2022 Vado: Turbo Basket and Tailwind Panniers

    Yes overall. The panniers are well suited for commuting... extra clothes, a laptop. Perfect!
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    2022 Vado: Turbo Basket and Tailwind Panniers

    I got a chance to get out and ride over the weekend with the turbo basket and tailwind panniers. They fit perfectly and I had no problems carrying roughly 60 pounds of groceries between the basket and panniers.
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    Hooray for New Bike Day: Vado 4.0 2022

    I appreciate the info. The mirror I am using does not have a long enough arm to go below or above the bars. It's rather small, to begin with.
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    Picking up new Como this week - what's my checklist?

    This is good to know thanks for sharing.
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    New Vado 5.0 IGH in stock? My LBS's say go for it, they can't get 'em

    Could you take a picture of it installed? I have a 2022 vado 4.0 and want to make sure it will fit. Thanks in advance.
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    Hooray for New Bike Day: Vado 4.0 2022

    Actually, I was wrong each bag doesn't fit a case of canned beer but each bag does fit a 15 pack of canned beer.
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    Hooray for New Bike Day: Vado 4.0 2022

    Ya basically just under 4 hours and yes I hit the road at 5:30am. I am still hyperactive even at 53. I was even riding BMX, racing, riding ramps up until my son got cancer when I was 47. I'd probably still be riding ramps if I didn't have to stop (lived in the pediatric oncology ward for a few...
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    Turbo Vado Front Rack

    True but it is essentially inadequate. The bike isn't hard to ride at all with the engine off. The beeping sounds more like a stove timer than it does an actual alarm.
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    Turbo Vado Front Rack

    Ya, I hear you. I commute and live in a densely populated city and EVERYONE notices my bike. All positive as there is a lot of interest in biking where I live. But when I ride to my neighborhood bar I lock my bike with two ABUS level15 security locks (chain and folding) to a proper bike rack. I...
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    Turbo Vado Front Rack

    I just got the turbo basked with the adapter for the rear rack and it came with extra screws and small parts which I believe will be used for mounting to the front. Still need the front bracket which is not available yet. I can tell you the basket is really nice and definetly worth it.
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    New Turbo Front or Rear Basket on Specialized Site

    Looks like it does work with that adapter. I just need to read :-)
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    New Turbo Front or Rear Basket on Specialized Site

    Does anyone know if the adapter plate is supposed to be used to attach to the rear rack of a Vado?
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    Hooray for New Bike Day: Vado 4.0 2022

    I only have a year before retirement and my employer is fine with me being 100% remote, but I can go in if I want. I am just trying to have fun and break up the monotony. I have worked remotely since 2016... the last two years due to covid and in the preceding 4 years I worked from a pediatric...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Does anyone know the part number for a spacer set that will fit the Specialized Flowset stem that comes on Vado/Como bikes? All I need is to add one 2.5mm but they are shaped oddly.
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