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    Calipers That Will Not Adjust Straight

    Forget shoe goo, it may look good initially but eventually will let go. Looks to me like a job for some rivnuts but I can't tell how your downtube is set up. Maybe have to put a piece in the tool bag for reinforcement, something plastic that would conform to the curve.
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    Recumbent E-bikes

    Maybe something like this.
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    Recumbent E-bikes

    Your knees would be bent getting on and off, otherwise similar to a std bike. How are your knees?
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    Recumbent E-bikes

    It can be a good idea. Reason I have the Catrike is my back was giving my problems. Since I have exercised and am able to ride anything. I had a Cruzbike for a little while that I would not suggest. The crank pivoting with the steering is pretty wonky. You have to learn to pull and push the...
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    Recumbent E-bikes

    That model pictured looks pretty good, what model is it? I have a catrike expedition that would make a good candidate for pas.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Changed the pads on the Como today. 3k miles and about 50% used on the oem pads. Keeps the pistons from moving too far out of the caliper and and have a set of used pads if needed, rather than a set of new pads on standby and waiting till the disc gets chewed or the pads getting too far...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    That one sounds kind of serious.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I just went on a grocery run with the Como. I was curious and throwing caution out the window, took my hands off the handlebars. It proceeded to do the wobble as I was pedaling and it was under assist. I reached down, between my legs, and moved the seat back. No, that was a song. I bent...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Jeez. And to think with my first 10 spd 50 yrs ago I could ride pretty much around the block without hands. Probably when common sense dictated bike geometry.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    .25" I wouldn't think would be much of a difference. May have to do with weight distribution. Think of a shopping cart with one wheel on the front that holding less weight or skips across the floor, it tends to wobble.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I and others have noticed that also. Not enough caster or rake or trail, whichever term means the most to you. I don’t think my Vado is as bad, more weight on the front tire with the shocks probably helps.
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    Wired Cruiser - monster truck of ebikes.

    I ordered the Predator. See how this experience goes. For the motors I think they are straight cut gears, they are going to be noisier than helical cut, but straight cut are stronger and don't take as much horsepower and make as much heat. The bike looks like what I have been wanting but...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I just made an adjustment to all my brake calipers. Previously I had centered the caliper on the disc with the pads installed from new. That seemed to work with some later adjustments also. I had a clicking noise going on so started pulling pads for inspection, the calipers were off center...
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    DIY e-bike hauler question...

    Go to harbor freight and see what they offer.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Both my como and vado are 5.0 and the older model. I am not sure about the paired numbers you asked about. Both mine are set at 25, 60, and 100 on assist. I pedal a lot unassisted, the 25 gives me the 'stuff' for against the wind and up gradual hills. The 60 is for more aggressive hill...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I was looking at my bike status, bought the Como in Sept of '20, the Vado was bought prior to that sometime, one bike has 25 charge cycles, the other 26. The Como has 3k miles, the Vado 2.2k miles, both batteries still 100%. Keep batteries between 20 and 80% charge most all the time, few full...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Went to the bike store and drove a '23 como 5.0. I have to say it was nice. More power than my '20 vintage como 5. It had the front air shock that was really nice. The rear rack looked like a better version. Only down side that sticks in my mind is the handlebar setup. For some reason...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    I've heard rumors the IGH doesn't freewheel as well pedaling unassisted reason I am wanting chain.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

    Looking for a Como in medium size with chain drive in kansas city area. Mail me with any leads.
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    brake pad material

    Just an idea. They cost nothing to make. And to hear the girls squeal😁
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