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$ .02 more from rural NY area: I've owned my Class-3 Moped since 1977 and a PAS E-Bike for @ 1 year. 'Always felt the 30+ MPH Moped was much more dangerous than the Motorcycles I've also ridden. Not so with the E-Bikes mandated PAS - 20 MPH max . Typical 40-55MPH local roads meant the Moped...

When on an E-bike or any bike, is another story altogether. Perhaps if I tried it with the studded tires, ... always rode bikes to school back in the mid 20'th century. 'Balloon tire' Schwinn, Columbia or Ward JC's, we would wrap cord / balebinding around the wheel/tires in winter. Rollfast ...

... just ordered big fat fenders to minimize road spray on our Como's tender parts. Rock salt is bad enuff' but new application in most areas is "Brine". Sprayed from trucks as pre-treatment it's more effective at keeping road surface treated instead of plowed off. It's also much more...

... cheap plastic fenders are all much the same, and the attachment points are already on the frame (no drilling). Any suitable 'cheap plastics' known available aftermarket ? thanks

Want to add a front fender for a Como (3.0). Mainly looking to protect motor area from road salt spray on winter roads. Available aftermarket? thanks

Info appreciated on HEATED gloves for cold weather riding. Anyone make rechargeable battery powered handwarmer gloves suitable for about ninety minutes of use?. Haven't found info in glove discussions. Any Heating elements consume significant current so not sure of realistic options. thanks

sometimes other options are available ... . . have fun

Simple question: ... Much discussion about batteries and low temperature use and charging dangers, how do the many Hybrid and Electric cars manage ? have fun Castle Point, Minnewaska - Shawangunks' New Yawk

Any info or link appreciated : Is there a visual or audible brake pad wear indicator on the Como 3.0 series?. Our two Como's have @ 5K and 2 K miles respectively with no problems. thanks

... our pair of Como's are at @ 5K and 2K miles respectively. I used some clinging type spray lube which accumulated dirt, cleaned it off and back to WD' ... Yea, it's been discussed but can't find definitive answer on any 'specified' chain lube or chain maintenance schedule. thanks

FWIF: ... just takes a little riding to integrate the Brose/Specialized computer with your cerebral computer. In a short time you likely will unconsciously adapt to the PAT power algorithm and no more clunking... .. misapplied power when shifting on analog bike has broken more than one chain...

Two of us riding, had our first flat @ 6 miles down the trail. I was able to ride back to car and trail was fairly close to a roadway for access liuckily. COMO 3.0 = Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, 650b x 2.3" At home, after removing wheel I had a difficult time 'breaking the bead' - the...

Here in NY's Hudson Valley, there are many Rail Trails , State Parks and Private Preserves to ride away from vehicle traffic. We ride our Como's with many other riders not typically seen bicycling on the mountainous trails until the Pedal Assist technology became available. I've been...

Are there any manuals, exploded diagrams and their parts lists of the Specialized Como and other Spclzd bikes ?. They have been around long enough for someone to hopefully develop (or release) a 'factory" type service manual. Our two Como's also seem to have different software. IS there an...

@ 5 Months old Como 3.0 from LBD: 'noticed on the Left crank arm (not chain side) , the outer retainer 'ring' was about to fall off after it screwed itself out from crank center. This is the Outer Ring Nut that screws Counterclockwise into center of arm over center shaft. ... not sure if it...

On the rear of the rack I have a "Snow Plow' flasher ( 12V) and would like to use similar high-intensity flasher with the existing Specialized rear lite 6V supply. Connector roads to trails here in Hudson Valley are often steep and winding with limited visibility ... hav efun . .

Our Como 3.0's have factory equipped lighting front and rear . Herrmans MR-4 6V Headlite and a Specialized LED tail under seat. Are there fuses somewhere for these lites?. Can the Specialized liting harness support other LED lites?. Rear lite isn't really visible with rack and fairly dim...

Como 3.0 (?) has Head and Tail lites from factory but riding on busy connector roads to trails and backroads I'm more comfortable with additional/supplemental lighting. Looking for info on the Specialized LED lighting: > ? Voltage used: > ? Current capacity - Fused/Current limited? I'm only...

Here in NY's Hudson Valley , drenching thunderstorms on sunny days is not unexpected. Our pair of Specialized - Como 3.0 E's assist is well used on the mountainous Catskill foothills down to the Hudson River. ...i nterested in experiences with E-Bike especially Specialized - Como response to...