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  1. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    @Jeremy McCreary, @Chargeride, I was wrong. It is enough Chris registers himself at Specialized.com. No need to re-register the e-bike unless Chris needs the "lifetime frame warranty". Specialized App does not require registering the e-bike. It is enough to connect the e-bike with the App. (I...
  2. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Eh? Otherwise, a premium e-MTB! A motor of a peak power of 565 W, tuned for climbing (it gives the max oomph while climbing, low cadence, can be tuned). If tuned properly, it gives the kick once you just set your foot on the pedal! A 700 Wh battery Compatible with Garmin Edge and Wahoo ELEMNT...
  3. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    I am positive it is a Turbo Levo Expert Carbon. The painting scheme and the FOX suspension fork with the red painting denote the model. A good stuff!
  4. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    I'm sure Chargeride would now be rocking the trails owning an industry standard Trail e-MTB! Cannot wait to hear about and watch his next adventures! Chris, I know it seems impossible with you but wouldn't you register yourself and the e-bike at Specialized.com? It would allow you using the...
  5. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    I'm sure Chargeride would now be rocking the trails owning an industry standard Trail e-MTB! Cannot wait to hear about and watch his next adventures! Chris, I know it seems impossible with you but wouldn't you register yourself and the e-bike at Specialized.com? It would allow you using the...
  6. Stefan Mikes

    Tour '25

    Two photos from Wednesday, the Caen time trial. Photo: Szymon Gruchalski Cycling Photo: Joanna Gruchalska (his wife).
  7. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo Roam 3 (Is A Lemon)

    A Wahoo Roam v2 if you can still buy it.
  8. Stefan Mikes

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

    A part of a bigger thread
  9. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    A Chargeride Ride :) I didn't know Chris would buy a Levo (a special commendation from me!) but wanted to show @Chargeride how interesting trails can be found by Komoot (instead of riding through a farming field!) So I followed the newly discovered route... Only didn't take into account we have...
  10. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Welcome to the Club! You are my man now :) CONGRATULATIONS! (A quote from "Brave Soldier Svejk" from the top of my head: An innkeeper says: 'Come to my inn and get drunk: you're my man. I hate a guy who gets drunk elsewhere then he comes here to get sober with a glass of soda water and he also...
  11. Stefan Mikes

    1.2 vs 2.0E motor

    Why not? :)
  12. Stefan Mikes

    6 month report on my Cairn BRAVe

    A gospel true! The 2.3" off-road tyres were not installed on the Cairn by mistake! Having two different e-bikes for different roles is a blessing. What brand might it be? Congratulations, Ras! Looks like a very competent e-bike! P.S. The Shimano system is perfectly paired with Garmin Edge...
  13. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Just to warn you against one of the stupid things a Brit could do in Poland: Seashore sand dunes are severely protected against the damage :) "A British e-biker killed by a post German land-mine on Łeba sand dune" :D
  14. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    It's good for you to live in Britain :) Do it in Poland and you end up: A horse-cart stanchion hit over your back, or A scythe in your back, or A mountaineer axe in your spine :D We hardly use fences or hedgerow to protect the fields in Poland. We've been taught a hard lesson to respect the...
  15. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo Roam 3 (Is A Lemon)

    Yes it could :) I bought a Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 1 in 2021 when it already was a mature, stable and highly developed product. I needed an ultimate Vado SL (LEV ANT+) display. Already in 2021, Roam 1 could display both Main and Range Extender battery level %! (It is a feat no other brand could...
  16. Stefan Mikes

    2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Chris, Komoot allows unlocking a single "region" for free. Please just try it. Why to ride through a someone's field if a more interesting path could be found? Komoot let me find a very interesting shortcut in my nearest neighbourhood. The red line is a former gravel road. The farmer not only...
  17. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo Roam 3 (Is A Lemon)

    My post on DC Rainmaker Some typing mistakes, ofc :)
  18. Stefan Mikes

    1.2 vs 2.0E motor

    Guys, I think you discuss rather irrelevant things :) We are talking about several watts of difference. How much does affect it us e-bikers? Leave these things to road racing pros! Rolling resistance is not everything. I have replaced fast rolling Pathfinders with aggressive Rhombus because the...
  19. Stefan Mikes

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

    It was only my usual night fantasizing :) The electronic drivetrain won't make me a better cyclist; and the M9050 is generally unavailable :) Interestingly, the M9050 SGS is an 11-speed derailleur, not 12-speed! It allows a 46T granny gear while my M5100 cassette is 11-51! Besides: the seller...
  20. Stefan Mikes

    Show Us Your Bikes

    Is it an Epic, Mr. e-levity? An excellent bike indeed, only I achieved the average speed of 14 km/h on an Epic 8 Expert, which means "the fastest XC bike" would be a waste on me! :) (I of course mentioned your "Gravel Queen" Vado SL conversion, and the memorable Death Valley trip of yours!)...
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