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    Myth BUSTED: "The Chain Drops On My Specialized E-Bike Because The Chainring Is Praxis WAVE"

    46T in stock and ready to ship: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/gravel-cyclocross-road/products/110-bcd-cyclocross-chainrings?variant=14782347280419 There have been times when it was out of stock - and they have an "email me when available" option in that event. Yes, I think...
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    Myth BUSTED: "The Chain Drops On My Specialized E-Bike Because The Chainring Is Praxis WAVE"

    You can say that but, my experience suggests otherwise... I'm well aware of the required chain orientation on the Praxis I verified derailleur limits and indexing were properly set as part of the once-over I do on a new bike Twice I experienced chain drop to the outside - both times shifting on...
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    Output Specialized e-bike power/cadence to Apple Watch via Bluetooth

    Creo doesn’t provide BLE sensor profile apparently, though it does connect to the Specialized app via Bluetooth. Contrast to my analog road bike, both the Duotrap S speed/cadence and 4iiii power meter sensors connected to my watch over BLE.
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    Today was supposed to be new Creo announcement day!

    Presumably the spring resists compression and the hydraulic dampening slows rebound to prevent bounciness. Much like how springs and shocks function in the automotive world, or bicycle suspension/ motorcycle forks usually work.
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    Today was supposed to be new Creo announcement day!

    More info on the new Future Shock versions: https://support.specialized.com/roubaix/en/components-compatibility/future-shock-3-0 Nice that it’ll supposedly retrofit into older FS equipped bikes.
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    Should I buy a Vado SL, or Wait for the Release of the Version with the 1.2 Motor?

    All I know is my Creo’s motor is quieter than the huffing and puffing sounds I make on steep climbs without it… 😀
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    Creo vs Creo 2 geometry

    Wheelbase will be affected by the maximum tire clearance spec. While the Roubaix needs only enough rear-axle-to seat-tube distance to allow the 344mm radius 700x33 max spec, the Creo2 needs enough rear-axle-to seat-tube to support the nearly 367mm radius of the larger diameter 29x2.2 max spec...
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    Today was supposed to be new Creo announcement day!

    Here in the US, or at least in my little corner of the US, choosing Specialized Delivery adds a $75 delivery fee, pickup in store adds a $50 fee, and both options also incur a $15 Environmental Recycling Fee. If one goes to the LBS and they place the order, those fees don't apply. I would...
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    Tero X Fender Trim to Use on 1UP Hitch Rack

    I did similar with my Vado 4.0 rear fender - partly for use on the 1UP rack where I didn't want to take the spool down as far as @Ebiker53 since I use the same rack for other bikes without fenders and want to use my locks through the wheels, but also for standing the bike on its rear wheel as...
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    Creo vs Creo 2 geometry

    Pretty sure Reach doesn't include the stem - so the +8mm greater reach on the Creo 2 is offset by the 10mm shorter stem, with an effective difference of -2mm shorter horizontal measurement from BB to handlebars. Trail and Wheelbase are affected both by the tires the bike is equipped with as...
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    Today was supposed to be new Creo announcement day!

    Do a bit of analysis on the geometries and you'll notice most of the changes relate to the increased tire size shipped with the bike, as well as the greater maximum tire sizes, rather than those impacting rider positioning. Diameter difference of 700x47 vs 700x38 is 28mm and diameter difference...
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    Today was supposed to be new Creo announcement day!

    Do continue. Which particular "flaws" were fixed in the Creo 2? What specifically about the 12x148 rear hub impacted its performance that the 12x142 ameliorates? Glancing at the Creo Expert EVO against the Creo 2 Expert, I see: flared handlebars on both dropper on both, 50mm travel 44T...
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    Today was supposed to be new Creo announcement day!

    Does the Creo 2 not have the same 25km/h restriction, and were the gravel-oriented Creo EVO models not made available in Europe?
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    New CREOs just Dropped!

    Interesting remote button placement. (4:00)
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    Today was supposed to be new Creo announcement day!

    "Supposed to" according to which authoritative source? :)
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    Environmental Recycling Fee $15.00 now on e-bike purchases at checkout

    Another reason to order/buy from your local dealer instead of Specialized.com… you don’t get charged that fee nor the “delivery“ fee…
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    Lock combo for Turbo Vado 4

    Chain has a ring at the end, so you run chain around your post or whatever and then plug into the lock. Supports any of the Abus plug in chains. I chose the 6KS100 I ordered my Abus 5755L R from Amazon.de shipped to the US. it’s a little smaller than the 4750X yet fits my 2022 Vado 4.0 well...
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    Creo SL 1x Chainguide?

    Honestly, I just don't think the slight shift in front chainring position will make a meaningful difference. If anything the shift very slightly reduces the chain angle to the small cogs, which should help reduce wear.
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    Creo SL 1x Chainguide?

    Don't think he's ridden the Garbaruk yet, and the drops occurred with the Praxis. I also noticed a slight outward shift in the chain line with my Wolftooth - I think the original Praxis is slightly dished while the replacement chainrings are flat.
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    Vado SL's - actual weights

    The marketing states "as light as 33lbs" - which is a big bright colored flag telling you the actual ready-to-ride weight is going to be more than 33lb. Notice many of the photos are sans pedals - which can easily add a pound or more (Shimano M324's are 530g). Medium or Large frames will...
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