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Update on the 52T Deckas chainring: unlike the stock 40T sprocket on the Vado 3, the 52T one from ebay doesn't have threads for the four sprocket screws. You'll need them to fasten the chainring to the spider. I think the 52T is the largest chainring that will fit without interfering with the...

+1 From the FAQ: Which bikes are supported? We support all Specialized Turbo bikes supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity technology, in particular these are All Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo X with BLE connectivity All Levo bikes All Kenevo bikes What about my Vado or Como? Due to the...

Thanks for the photos. I meant chainring guard/bash guard, and my LBS was able to get the 48T part for the Vado 5 and 6.

Thanks for the link. How's the chainring holding up? I have the Deckas 52T chainring ordered, so I'll let you guys know how it goes. I've also ordered the Vado 5 chain guard for my Vado 3.

Is it a Deckas by any chance?

It's most likely stuck in one direction. Use pliers and a towel to loosen it.

Had I known the issue with the smallest sprocket wearing out so quickly, I don't think I would have gotten the Vado 3. Perhaps a hub motor would have been a better fit for me. Here's another thread about wearing out the 11T sprocket...

Any reason for the change? The original Turbo has a hub motor, so the torque at the chain would be similar to that of a regular bike, but the Vado has a mid drive motor, so the chain and drive train see a lot of torque. I wonder how the PC-1051 chain will hold up. Are ebike specific chains...

My plan is to upgrade the chainring to a 52T (Deckas 104BCD 52T). Figured it might be better than Vado 6's 48T. Any experience with Deckas chainrings? The long chainstay length requires a longer chain than chains out of the box(114/116 links). With a 52T front, 42T rear, and 478mm chainstay...

I don't think that's how it works. The Vado 3 has a 40T chainring and 11-42T cassette. Distance wise, I'm using the 11T cog 90% of the time since the overall gearing is very low. I'm in the process of getting hold of a 48T chainring and chain guard that's used in the Vado 6.

From what I've been told, there is a difference between cogs that are made for 11-13- steps and 11-12- steps especially when shifting between the two. Is that the case? Also, are various models of Shimano 10 speed 11T cogs identical or compatible? Are there any adverse effects if they're...

I'm having a very hard time finding a replacement 11T cog for the cassette that is used in the Vado 3. It has a Shimano HG500 11-42T with 11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32-37-42T arrangement. Even my LBS had trouble finding a replacement cog, so the store waiting for the entire cassette to be delivered...

True, it's wear and tear, but to be worn out after 450 miles? I think it's unreasonable to replace the cassette every month. But yes, I'm planning to replace the chainring with a 48T. With the current 40T chainring, I haven't been using the first three gears at all.

Hey all, This week, I noticed that my Vado on its highest gear, 10th sprocket, has been skipping more and more frequently, up to a point where I was uncomfortable using the highest gear in fear of wearing it out by skipping too often. I went to my LBS and they told me that the smallest...

I think you're right around the ball park. On 95% eco and 5% sport on my Vado 3, I'm getting around 45-50 miles of range from 100 to 0%. Average moving speed about 19mph. https://www.specialized.com/us/en/mens-turbo-vado-3-0/p/129143?productId=129143 There's a range estimator below the specs. I...

I'm glad there's a way to do that. I would be quite annoyed if the assist was limited to 32kph. Do you know what the regulation says? Interesting how the lock out works only on the Vado 5 and presumably the 6, but not 3.

It's weird how Specialized dealers, even across the globe, get things like this wrong.

That's what I was told too, and that it could be used as a lockout. Yesterday, my display started to malfunction (back light was dim and no display) but I was able to ride the Vado back home with assist. The assist level selector and the light switch were all functional even with the Bloks...

I don't think a different Bloks display will increase the speed limit. The Vado's electric assist kicks in even without the display attached, so I assume the limit is in the battery or the motor controller. If no one is willing to flash the firmware, the speed sensor route is the only other...

That is really weird. I don't think it would be hard to keep the odo and trip meter in sync. After all, it's simple math. If your pedal pressure is very light, the motor might be cutting off. When it cuts off and comes back on, the transition might not be smooth. There is a slight jerk on my...