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    Vado 4.0 Sale Price

    Yup. I'll be honest....I bought that Vado 4.0 because of the sale price and for a secondary/errand runner style bike....and I'm really not riding it as much as I expected. I'm still getting most of my miles on my SL. Regardless I am completely happy to have the Vado 4.0 in my garage for times...
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    Vado 4.0 Sale Price

    It's not just a great deal....it is a superb deal. Shimano brakes. SRAM NX drivetrain. 70+Nm motor. 700+Wh battery. Obvious quality engineering and construction. Big name brand with boundless service opportunities. IMO the 4.0 lacks nothing and is THE smartest choice in the lineup imo (if...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    This is absolutely true. I am 53 years old and relatively healthy & thin, however, I am no athlete by any stretch. I ride my SL either off or in ECO 90% of the time. I do occasionally use SPORT to assist me on the hills. I very rarely use TURBO. It has been well established that the SL is...
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    Vado 4.0 Sale Price

    Speaking of the sale price. I just got this email from Erik's
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    Vado 4.0 Sale Price

    I was pleased with my color choices....although I really did like the SL in sage too. I just didn't want red, black, or that urine yellow that was offered for the SL.
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    Vado SL 4.0 sometimes won't turn on

    Mine is non-mastermind from 2022. The power is a bit wonky at first but I have grown accustomed to it. A quick press will not power it on. It requires a 1.5 second hold and it powers up every time. I am now having the problem with the motor setting/speed change button(s). I often require a...
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    Surging Specialized turbo vado SL 5.0

    It really sounds like it is behaving normally to me. In turbo when you torque the pedal it will surge on you or at least feel that way. Especially if you apply pedal pressure then release and reapply and so on. Set your turbo tuning to 60/100 and see what you think. If it is at 100/100 and you...
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    Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ

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    My chain is jumping off the chain ring on my Creo

    Maybe. I'd it a Praxis 'wave' ring. I had constant trouble on my Vado SL? I switched to a Garbaruk ring and haven't dropped since.
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    I did the unthinkable.....

    Ya....me too.
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    I did the unthinkable.....

    When I was in Middle School (Junior High) I had a PE teacher who referred to me as "Zingo". Finally at semester I asked, "why do you call me zingo". He said, "well you display only the most basic and neanderthal characteristics of the human species....and a zinjanthropus is among the most...
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    I did the unthinkable.....

    I realize you are making an attempt at humor....and yes I did chuckle a bit (I'm not a complete zinjanthropus) lol. Historically I have suffered bouts of Prostatitis. Sometimes more than once per year. It ain't fun...and going to the doctor for a diagnosis and prescription is even more...
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    I did the unthinkable.....

    No waistband to bunch up and chafe
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    I did the unthinkable.....

    I too am in the US. I also ride solo 99.9% of the time (purposefully). Wearing bibs or bike shorts is something to get accustomed to for sure. My recent soreness exclusively prompted me to branch out into this attire, however, I am quickly learning the many good reasons to wear these cycling...
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    Thanks for adding me, just bought Specialized Vado 4SL

    Welcome. I bought the Vado SL 4.0 June 2023 and love it. If you have questions....Stefan is your guy!!!....he has been super helpful to me during this recent year with my SL. He even coerced me into spending more money on an additional ebike lol. Now I can't even afford a nice pair of bibs...
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    I did the unthinkable.....

    At this point I am not buying Assos, Rapha, or Castelli simply due to price(s). I did buy two additional pairs of the Specialized RBX bib shorts last week on sale for $30each.....but I plan to return them. The chamois doesn't fit my properly. So I ordered another pair of Black Bibs but this...
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    48t 104bcd chainring for Vado

    Well this is a problem. I was lubing my chain today and the chain came off the chain ring. I s'pose I was torquing the chain a bit sideways while back-pedaling while cleaning and applying lube. No biggie. I removed the chain ring bolts to get the chain back on and before I even got to the...
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    Specialized App - missing feature

    We could go on and on. My charge limiter is set to both my Vado SL and to my Vado 4.0. It stops at 80% charge as intended on the Vado 4.0 but always goes to 100% on my Vado SL. I just keep riding in hopes that someday Spesh will fix this app to my liking.
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    I did the unthinkable.....

    I really wasn't 'uncomfortable' before using casual shorts regularly. My butt...no problems. No chafing. No butt pain. I bought the bib shorts simply because my junk was getting sore. Like I said...it feels like I might have the beginnings of a hernia....but I'm no expert. My mileage does...
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