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Thanks. Very helpful!

Does anyone know how much the Vado Step-Through IGH and Step-Through regular/non-IGH models each weigh and how much their respective removable batteries weigh? I was surprised to not be able to find these specs on the Specialized site or by Googling. (But perhaps I’m just bad at searching: I...

I mentioned earlier in this thread that if the bike’s manual and the battery’s/charger’s manual are inconsistent regarding charging procedure, I’d be inclined to follow the latter. I’m now doubting that, in that I’ve now come across a second instance (out of the two e-bikes I own!) where they’re...

I’m far from an electrician, but I’m willing to assume it matters, so one should do it in the manner specified in the manual for the battery and charger. There’s no harm in doing so; whereas there may be some harm in *not* doing so. In other words: I assume the instructions from the maker of the...

Apologies for the newbie question, but what exactly is a thru-axle and (more importantly), how do you know whether your front wheel has one? I know that my bike does because it’s in the product description, but that’s the only way I know. What I am wondering is whether my kids’ hand-me-down...

I have a handlebar mirror and recently also got a radar (Garmin Varia). If necessary, I’d use the mirror without the radar (as I did before getting the radar), but not vice versa. From my first rides with the Garmin yesterday and today, I am finding it to be extremely useful in combination...

I have been a photographer for many years, so I have an assortment of cameras for when I’d intend to do “serious” photography. On a bike ride where I intended to do serious photography, I’d take my Nikon Z7 because it’s the smallest of what I’d consider to be my “real” cameras (interchangeable...

Thanks. I should have been clearer in my original post: I did raise the handlebars just to see how it was done. When I saw the space that that left, I then returned the handlebars to their original position because I quickly concluded that it would be unsafe to use it that way. I also should...

Cool. Thanks, all! I’ll do some more research.

Thanks. Going back to my original question: assuming that I don’t want to switch the handlebars but just want to raise the existing handlebars, is a new stem result the only way to do it? Or are there rings/spacers/washers that could be used to raise it?

Hm. No, that hadn’t occurred to me! I don’t think I want a Dutch-style handlebar on this bike, though. I don’t want to be Dutch-style upright; just a bit more upright with shorter reach than currently. But I’ll look into it, thanks!

Hello, I have a Vintage Electric Cafe. I’d like to raise the handlebars by maybe 1.5-2 inches to get in a bit more of an upright position and decrease the reach. I already have the seat forward as far as it will go and the seat is positioned correctly in terms of height (I have long-ish legs...

Which brand and model bag is that on the rear rack of your bike in these photos? I’m just curious.

I have the same question, so I’ll be very interested in folks’ thoughts on this! My battery is also removable so I can always bring it indoors; but I’m wondering about the rest of the bike being stored in a cold dry garage. In particular, I’m wondering both about the effect of cold on various...

I recently got the Savior Heat gloves that some recommended either earlier in this thread or elsewhere on the forum. I’m very happy with them so far: they really are quite effective. The gloves are pretty warm even before turning the heating function on; with it on, it really make a difference...

I have a lot of Peak Design equipment for photography and it’s all top notch. For those of you who have the Peak Design: does it articulate such that you can make minor adjustments for sun glare and viewing angle? Or is it just locked positioning? (I know it flips up).

Thanks for the warm welcome…😅

New member here! And generally a newbie to ebikes and bike maintenance. I have not tried that specific lube, but I am currently using a different one from them that purports to be designed with ebikes in mind: https://silca.cc/collections/bike-maintenance/products/synerg-e-e-bike-lube I...