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Also, I no longer use that cover over the battery. Seems irrelevant on a road/gravel bike.

I can't remember if I attached to the existing hanger, or if the AXS came with a hanger. I think I used the existing hanger. https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/specialized-turbo-vado-sl-an-incredible-e-bike-user-club.43468/post-570948

Not sure about the warranty. I didn't look at wiring it directly from the bike.

If you search on some threads, I did this upgrade a few years ago. Love the AXS on my Vado SL. Silent, quick shifting. No adjustments needed. Just make sure the battery is charged, and/or carry a spare! Took about 30 mins. Also, I was able to remove the derailleur cables, since it's...

Then when you get to 45lbs+, wouldn't it be better to get a full power ebike withmore power, bigger battery, and just use a low power mode?

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I see a future shock on the regular SL 6.0. no?

Yeah. Doing a comparisoon, SL 5.0 vs SL 2 6.0 it's 32 lbs vs 35 lbs. So SL is lighter.

Interesting, the display is on the stem now. Not sure if I like that. I have my Garmin Edge 840 mounted on my stem.

1.2 more with more power, bigger battery 520wh vs 320wh. Bigger tires Hemisphere 700x47. Looks like they went all Shimano derailleur except for the top end AXS Sram. Also, only carbon frame, no aluminum. Pricing seems too high at this point. Its priced at $6000 for the SL2, which is what...

I'm using Tufo Thundero gravel tires (700x44). on my Turbo Vado SL 5.0 (non-eq). No issues at all. Plenty of clearance riding on rocky Colorado roads. I noticed the new SL2 uses 47mm tires.

One thing I discovered recently that could have been contributing, is that my rear brake seemed to be slightly rubbing my rotor. I was riding on a longer ride a few weeks ago, and it got worse. So much so that I actually removed my rear brake pads to continue my ride. When I got home, I...

Totally agree.

I think I was riding at 11/12 on my gearing at 80-85 cadence. @Stefan Mikes so I know you have a full Vado. Assuming it was in the USA or derestricted. It seems like you are able to keep up with road biker, at the expense of having to keep multiple batteries. Do you enjoy it? Or...

So. I've always felt pretty confident riding Vader, my 5.0 SL. Felt like I could keep up with other riders. My son, 22 year old, got an older Felt carbon road bike 10x2 gearing and we decided to do a ride together. He isn't a bike rider, but is wanting to start getting into it. He is...

Vado SL 5.0 with one range extender

I tried 40/100 on my ride today. Seemed to work fairly well in the flats. 1-2 miles per % of battery. Then I hit the hills. Had to use turbo in some spots. Only had about 20% left combined main + RE.

How do you decide on 55/55 or 35/100? I'm assuming you have 55/55 on Sport and 35/100 on Eco?

I'm on almost 2.5 years with my Turbo Vado SL 5.0. I live in the mountains of Colorado (in a valley) at 6200ft. So it's uphill (1000-2500ft) from my house almost everywhere. Upgrades I've done: Shimano Clip-less Pedals SQ Labs Innerbarends Ergon Grips Mirrycle Mirror Range Extender (like the...

Bump. Still for sale. Down to $575. Updated link. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266855491793?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wn2qUex_Qyy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=wn2qUex_Qyy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY