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  1. BioWheel

    Specialized has addressed their problems

    Credit for what? Lip service? You don't know Specy will change anything. That's just what they told you. Surprised you're taking the 'word' of a company that you say provided you such a crappy experience all around. You got bad bikes and bad service. But they tell you 'Oh - since you came...
  2. BioWheel

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

    Beautiful. Sweet color and love the paint fade. Well done Spec. Treat her like an angel. 👍😇
  3. BioWheel

    Vado SL 5.0 -- It's Here!

    You hit the nail on the head Camasonian - the SL is 'bike-like and fun to ride'! That's a perfect description of the Vado SL and the reason you should get two! :)
  4. BioWheel

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

    Was not aware that a RE battery could be updated - thanks Stefan - something else to think about when I finally take in my SL for latest firmware.
  5. BioWheel

    Local vs Company-owned store experience

    Sirrus is beautiful bike - love the color as well. In my opinion - chain is a bit too long and would take an inch or two out. Like the black fork too. But reminds me, that I could get a FutureShock put on my VadoSL4.
  6. BioWheel

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

    Kickstands may add some weight but prevent a lot of nicks and scrapes on a bike - in my opinion. First and only addition so far to my beautiful VadoSL4.
  7. BioWheel

    Clicking sound after new chain fitted

    Regarding chains - KMC with a carbon fiber offering - save some weight at a price. Wonder if it's noisier, no matter the position.
  8. BioWheel

    FutureShock Spring Choice

    Sorry rochrunner - thought they might work.
  9. BioWheel

    FutureShock Spring Choice

    Forget the touch-up paint >> get a new cap. https://kustomcaps.com/
  10. BioWheel

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

    I don't consider the wind when I go out on my SL, at least not like when riding my bikes. Unless you're going out with a lesser amount of charge like under 50% or so. Then you might want bring it in to your distance calc. Everyone is different.
  11. BioWheel

    Noob - Creo question

    I'm just glad Einstein never watched Youtube. Then it might be E=MC without the little 2. :) Great discussion btw. And remember - if the forecast says there's a 60% for rain that actually means 60% of the area has 100% of getting wet.
  12. BioWheel

    Ordering online: Hoping the Retül size tool is accurate

    I think the seller still does something to sell the bike because Spec will not sell as many bikes online in areas where no dealers exist since most folks realize eventually they will need service. And what's a 'Tier 1' Spec LBS? What are the criteria?
  13. BioWheel

    Terrible paint used on $8,000 Specialized bike and no customer support

    My VadoSL paint hasn't had any issues. I'm pretty careful though. Can you attach a picture Elkman? And - don't go to the manufacturer like you stated (curious what they said though). Go to the LBS. They may be more reasonable.
  14. BioWheel

    Noob - Creo question

    Here's another way to think about it. Let's say I have a standard bike with a round chainring. And, on that bike, it takes me 100 pedal strokes to go from point A to B. OK - now I switch to an oval chainring, and thanks to the greater efficiency, it now only takes 99 pedal stokes to go from A...
  15. BioWheel

    Noob - Creo question

    OK - my thought on oblong chain rings has to do with the position of the leg in relation to the pedals. At certain points of the rotation, we're able to transfer power more efficiently. The oval shape 'smooths' this power transfer out making the distribution of power more efficient/equal...
  16. BioWheel

    Velociraptor gen2

    Są najwyżej oceniane, ale nie jestem ich właścicielem. Przydałoby się wiedzieć, jaki masz rower.
  17. BioWheel

    Specialized Creo SL Frame Protection

    I can't help thinking that wrapping my bike just protects the paint for the next owner. And with eBikes having a lot shorter shelf-life than bikes - I think it's even less important. Still - I'm glad these wraps are available for folks who want to use them.
  18. BioWheel

    Sorry - question about support level

    Might sound like a strange reason but I've kept my Turbo Mode ratio at full tilt. I refer to it as 'Dog' mode and use it accordingly. The ability to go full-tilt in seconds provides me opportunities to ride my SL in places I would never ride with a bike.
  19. BioWheel

    Abus Granit Xplus 540 U-lock experiences?

    In keeping with the security topic of this thread, I don't have a lock but added an Apple Airtag to my bike - under the water bottle holder. Hoping I'll have enough time to track my bike down if stolen. :)
  20. BioWheel

    Direct to consumer-bypass the local bike shop? This will become a long thread

    It's a new world. Folks out there will research the purchase of a new bike completely online and never even ride the one they buy. They'll just be happy it only took a click to arrive at their door and is ready to ride in front of a friend's house. :)
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