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    Smart Control, yes or no?

    I'm always reminded of videos like this when thinking about letting Mission Control adjust assist levels. Besides elevation profile, Mission Control has no way of knowing wind speeds/changes or how many stops/starts you will have (I believe accelerations can cause higher battery usage). I...
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    New Vado 5.0 IGH in stock? My LBS's say go for it, they can't get 'em

    I'm guessing this is only for those customers who bypassed the LBS to begin with and had the bike shipped directly to the customer. That is why the customer should already have the box. So far, the direct to ship doesn't seem to apply for ebikes tho. This is a good video for those people who...
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    Turbo Vado power vs Vado SL power

    I'm liking the bike. Was looking for something for off road that was better than the Vado SL. I had a Levo SL but found I didn't need the full suspension for the types of off road I do. I would have gotten the Tero instead of the Levo if it had been available or even announced. I've done...
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    Turbo Vado power vs Vado SL power

    You could probably adjust the default settings to act exactly that way. Not sure what the defaults are for the Vado - but if it is 35/35 for Eco. I'd say that is a little less than the SL turbo. Sport mode default is probably more than the SL turbo. For comparison - I have a Tero with...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    I think he meant the 11 tooth cog was never used. So he would still retain some high end gearing with the smaller chain ring on the previously unused 11 tooth cog. Agreed that the smaller chainring will cause the smaller cogs to be used more when not climbing. However I would hesitate to fail...
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    Vado SL 5.1 GQ, a 27.5/650b “Gravel-Queen”

    Did you remove the rear fender permanently? I see the power wiring goes into the motor area. Is it possible to remove the motor covering and disconnect the rear light power connector for possible reinstallation later? Also looks like you removed the rack. It seems the rack/fender support...
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    I assume the helper springs are placed in series with the fixed spring. If that is the case then wouldn't no helper spring be the stiffest?
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    Turbo Levo vs Turbo Levo Comp?

    Really depends on how aggressive your off road trails will be to determine whether you need a full suspension bike. I've owned a Vado SL, Levo Sl and now a Tero. I've also demoed a Vado 5.0 (2022) on some off road - rocky/ruts and >20% grade. For my rides- I don't find full suspension...
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    [Resolved] BEWARE - SPECIALIZED Full Return Policy not as advertised

    It will be interesting to hear what the reason is for refusing the return. Likely they either nitpick the "undamaged" and/or claim what was returned was incomplete. Since they linked to that support policy page - I guess that is what they have to abide by now. When I ordered my bike for lbs...
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    What equipment for a Tero 5?

    My Tero 5.0 also came with 118 links. Have you thought also about changing tires? Personally I like the Ground Controls - even on pavement they are noisy but ok for me. But the thought of doing a daily commute like yours @ Peartune speeds would have me thinking of swapping. 700c x 32 or 38...
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    Anybody Ride a Specialized Turbo Tero Yet?

    Had a flat today. In contrast to the Vado SL, I found removing and reinstalling the standard Ground Control tires on the Tero very easy. No need even for tire irons in either case. Was handy to have a couple velcro straps to use as 3rd and 4th hands to reseat the tire tho.
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    Alarm working? (Turbo Vado 4 2022)

    I've a tero with mastermind. Tried out locking with Mission Control. Moving the bike off its stand was enough to trigger the alarm. Not very loud but the beep is persistent until I unlocked the bike via the app. Could also unlock with the remote controls. I don't anticipate ever using the...
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    How to de-restrict a UK Vado

    Glad to see you got it working. They really need to add a high quality closeup like yours but showing the correct orientation. I remember when I watched the install video for the first time it looked like they were doing a number of twists and turning of the assembly - but it wasn't clear why...
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    Mastermind TCU Update

    I ordered thru the company (German) website: https://o-synce-shop.de/ Still appears to be in stock. At the time ordering with the discount code in the Blevo manual would apply a 20% discount. Not sure if that is still valid but can always try.
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    Mastermind TCU Update

    Also noticed 2 new videos on how to assemble road/gravel bikes and mtn/active bikes. Still didn't see the ship to home option for the Vado SL but maybe it is coming - so LBS could be cut out completely. As mentioned elsewhere, they now add the $15 environmental battery recycle fee. Wasnt...
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    How to de-restrict a UK Vado

    And to make it more confusing, there is the 4.0 for 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 motors. Then there is a separate product for 2.2 motors (2021-2022). Neither mention Tero tho.
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    Mastermind TCU Update

    My recently aquired Tero must have already had the updates installed as both the things you mention were already there. It was funny to see the option for the lock ask for a picture of the receipt. Didn't seem to do any cross check since the lock ability was granted right away. Also noted the...
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    How to de-restrict a UK Vado

    Wheel circumference for my Tero 5.0 with 29 in 2.3 in ground control tires was set at 84.65 in (2150mm). The Vado 5.0 I demoe'd had 650B pathfinders and Mission Control had set that as 87 inches (2210 mm). Garmin calibrated wheel circumference of my Tero at 2238mm. Interesting that the 87...
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    [RESOLVED] (refunded) New Vado 5.0 IGH in the shop, errors galore---updated 4-13-22

    Indirectly related I was having trouble with Blevo recognizing my hr sensor and osync remote. I usually was turning on my Garmin first since it takes awhile for it to locate gps. Tried a few times turning on bike, remote, Blevo and the garmin last. Seems to be more reliable sensor pickup for...
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    New Vado 5.0 IGH in stock? My LBS's say go for it, they can't get 'em

    More likely that the number of LBS selling Specialized will diminish. Whether they fold or not will depend on how dependent they are on Specialized bikes for sales. There are still dozens of shops in the SF bay area that sell specialized - even after Mike's Bikes 12 stores no longer sell...
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