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That's how bicycling differs in Europe vs here in the States, especially in the Netherlands. There it is a form of transportation and a commute vehicle, here it is for recreation usually in nice weather so no fenders required. I was struck with the ferocity of bicycle commuters in Amsterdam...

Took 5 minutes to verify that indeed all the helper springs were in the bag, none in the bike. Loosen pinch bolts on steering stem. Use your fingers to unscrew the finger tight cover on top of the stem. Remove stem and attached handlebar and place carefully on front wheel, (used a bungee cord...

Took 5 minutes to verify that indeed all the helper springs were in the bag, none in the bike. Loosen pinch bolts on steering stem. Use your fingers to unscrew the finger tight cover on top of the stem. Remove stem and attached handlebar and place carefully on front wheel, (used a bungee cord...

Intersting; the thee springs in the box are "helper" springs that supplement the main spring which is why I did notice some damping but tomorrow I'll try the medium (black) helper spring. Thanks a bunch.

Can you send me the link? I just pulled out my springs from the box expecting there to be two of the three options in there, with the missing one being in the bike, but no, there are THREE springs, soft, medium and hard. Very very odd that my bike may have no spring whatsoever! Thanks.

Yes, it does come with optional inserts for the Futureshock so I likely need to go that route at 200lbs/91kg.

Not sure my 5.0 SL needs to be any lighter to be honest; despite the future shock it is rigid as hell. The carbon fiber fork is part of the reason I'm guessing as every bump of any size is an impact.

$4249 for the SL 5.0, lower prices on other SLs as well. https://www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/active-bikes/turbo-vado/c/eturbovado#/filter:productfamily:Turbo$2520Vado$2520SL

Yes, mine shows date but as I don't have a smartphone I don't use the phone app to customize anything and am fine with it "stock." I just wish it had a miles since new odometer as well as the trip odometer available on the bike display vs going to the app.

Actually no, my 2021 has the mastermind display on the top bar...or is that the older TCU which I thought was on the handlebar? My build date is 10/23/21.

Yes, that is correct.

You can get the 2021 SL 5.0 for $4500...and if you need an XL, $4400. https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado-sl-5-0/p/154893?color=263667-154893 https://www.eriksbikeshop.com/specialized-2021-vado-sl-5-0-electric-bike-pr3e24725/p

Got some new pedals so I could add toe clips like my other bikes. I like the ability to pull up and push down as exercise is my primary use for the bike. Stock pedals weigh about 6oz, lighter than I thought, these weighed about a half oz more before adding the toe clips...

I guess I could see getting a bluetooth thing that would fit in a secondary cup holder or under the top tube, but blocking one's ears seems very very bad when we have so few safety options. Maybe a JBL Flip 4.

That's my thinking as well. Has there already been a poll done of how many miles these things last?

IDK, if it had been a disclaimer that would be one thing, but the marketing is very clear when it comes to range which assumes a 100 percent charge. Remember, these guys leave the door open for firmware updates. Any cheap piece of audio equipment comes with free firmware updates that can be...

Not to mention lying about true range if the max recommended charge is 80 percent. We should get a 20 percent refund or a free extender battery.

I'm sure it's been mentioned but I don't want anything in my ears while riding my bicycle, motorcycle or driving my car. I see walkers with those in their ears. You know, the ones that walk in the middle of a trail and don't move out of the way when you say "behind on your left" or ring your...

Agreed. There is a Specialized dealer within 2 miles but I bought my bike from a shop that had the SL 5.0 in stock for a demo ride. My guess is the shop nearby will charge as they have always been quite expensive anyway on the service side on my non e'bikes purchased there. Charging for a...

Added a simple inclinometer. Fun to use. In my immediate neighborhood (which I really couldn't ride the hills on my regular bike) the 8 percent inclines I can handle quite easily but the near 15 percent ones are a 2mph affair near the top in Turbo mode! Apparently I suck at hills even with...