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

    I have had my Turbo Vado SL 4.0 for 6 months now. here are my thoughts: following Stefan’s example I have removed the fenders and the rear light. I have a couple of attachable rear LED lights. I have installed Ergon cork grips and they help with the numb hands that I suffer from on longer...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Sounds like the snip is the way to go!
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    OK Stefan, a question for you. I think I am going to do pretty much the same thing. how did you disconnect the taillight? Just snip the wire and tape over the end, or did you actually unplug it somewhere in the bottom bracket shell?
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    As always, good ideas Stefan! Muchas gracias!🤙
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Actually my new 2022 Turbo Vado SL 4.0 came with a 40 Tooth wheel and 11-42 11 speed cassette
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    Made the move to a Turbo Vado SL 4.0

    I had a Turbo Vado 4.0 which was stolen in November. It was my first ebike and it was a fine one. Specialized makes excellent bikes. But I never could get used to almost 70 pounds of bicycle. I spent a lifetime riding road and singlespeed bikes and always valued lightweight and simplicity. the...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Stefan, that should be an amazing climbing setup. Particularly in loose or slippery conditions. now that I have a few miles on my new Turbo Vado SL I am thinking that I would prefer lower gearing since I am not a fast rider either. perhaps I shall go from an 11-42 to an 11-46 cassette to start...
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    New stuff on my Turbo Vado 4.0

    Actually I suspect you are significantly stronger than I! I am a 74 year old retired wonk! butthe SL give me enough juice to get up the hill and I am happy! good lick on your gearing changes!
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Picked up my new Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ from the Specialized flagship store in Medellin this morning and rode it home. I LOVE IT! Its a much better match for me and what I want and like than the Turbo Vado was. I love the 10 kg weight reduction, and the controls are much simpler…and I am a total...
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    New stuff on my Turbo Vado 4.0

    Got my new Turbo Vado 4.0 SL today. As Stefen warned me, it has considerably less boost than the Turbo Vado. however it rides and handles much more like a conventional road bike, and I really enjoy riding it more than the Turbo Vado. its a better choice for me, and YES, I can make it up the...
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    New stuff on my Turbo Vado 4.0

    I will pick up the new ride on Monday! I am really excited to get riding again! its been since early November and I am very curious to see how I will do.
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    New stuff on my Turbo Vado 4.0

    Its a Black size Large…beggars can’t be choosy…I am pretty sure it was the only/last Turbo Vado SL in stock in Colombia. I would have preferred a 5.0 or the white/sage 4.0. But actually I am just ecstatic that I was able to get ANY Turbo Vado SL in Colombia. Its the first time in almost 2...
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    New stuff on my Turbo Vado 4.0

    So today I ordered a Turbo Vado 4.0 SL EQ from the warehouse. Should be here in Medellin ready to ride on Friday. i can‘t wait! As far as I know, its the last size L they have in stock here in Colombia.
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    New stuff on my Turbo Vado 4.0

    Well, today I got a big surprise! I checked the Specialized Colombia website and they are showing the Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ as available! Its the 2022 model. I think this may be what I have been waiting for. the only downside is the battery isnt removeable! Does specialized sell range extender...
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    New stuff on my Turbo Vado 4.0

    Well, I guess its finally time to sh-t or get off the pot! I cannot get a Turbo Vado 4.0 in Colombia now….they are totally out of stock and have been for some time.The Turbo Vado SL is not and never has been available in Colombia.… However, the Turbo Creo is available, and there are some...
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    New stuff on my Turbo Vado 4.0

    They are the “Gump” model. I hope the thief who stole my bike 2 months ago is enjoying them. I really like them!
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    Replacing a stolen e-bike! Decisions, decisions, decisions

    Mostly because I don’t want to! I want a single speed e-bike, preferably with belt drive and disk brakes and a good torque sensor system.
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    Replacing a stolen e-bike! Decisions, decisions, decisions

    Really easy Stefan! My priorities are different than yours and being in my mid 70’s, my my riding habits, patterns, and style are different. different strokes for different folks..there is room enough in the ebike tent for all of us, even luddites like me who want a singlespeed ebike🖖🏼
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    Replacing a stolen e-bike! Decisions, decisions, decisions

    I was swimming at the Medellin swim center. I had a very good quality combination padlock and 3 relatively light cables. The thief used a cable or bolt cutter and snipped through all 3 cables. In the future I will go back to chain as I used for my triumph!
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