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  1. Stefan Mikes

    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    The Iron Bridge (Sona): A Gravel Group Ride The weather forecast was as terrifying as the cycling Warsaw (that is, "the French living room puppies", most of them) stayed at home. I was pleasantly surprised to see the three friends of mine: Tommy, Krzysiek and Pawel J. joining me for the ride...
  2. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT Ace (on Specialized E-Bikes)

    Andrew, I had a chance to use my Wahoo ACE in the rain yesterday. No issues! I could successfully use the touchscreen during the ride! No idea what could have gone awry with yours...
  3. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT Ace (on Specialized E-Bikes)

    It is. The big buttons provide 100% capability, which is especially important during harsh winters here. Garmin users here often install a handlebar remote because they cannot do the touchscreen in thick gloves.
  4. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT Ace (on Specialized E-Bikes)

    I prefer that the touchscreen does not work in the rain to being activated by raindrops as it happens on a smartphone.
  5. Stefan Mikes

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

    You have a very good eye and made me scared for a while! :) No. The spider has got an intentionally manufactured slit (it has a very regular shape extending into a manufactured cavity). It has been there since the beginning, and there must be a technical reason for that slit being there...
  6. Stefan Mikes

    Ireland. what are the best eBikes for commuting / city in Europe?

    Why should they if they carry well known Euro brands? An e-bike that seems good in North America is nothing that matches high Euro standards. Don't you ride a Cannondale (respected in Europe) and a Pinarello (a Euro brand) yourself? Also. the OP asked for a Bosch motor. Aventon uses their own...
  7. Stefan Mikes

    Electronic Drivetrain: Is it worth the hype?

    A good news. Wheeltop has agreed to replace my faulty EDS OX2.0 derailleur.
  8. Stefan Mikes

    Electronic Drivetrain: Is it worth the hype?

    Why? It is on my Wahoo!
  9. Stefan Mikes

    Electronic Drivetrain: Is it worth the hype?

    Not. It doesn't worry me. I use the latest Shimano Di2, totally wireless in my Vado SL. One wire less. Zero complication on the setup.
  10. Stefan Mikes

    Electronic Drivetrain: Is it worth the hype?

    The latest Shimano Di2 MTB electronic drivetrains: -260 (6260, 8260 and 9260) -- as Stomp said -- can be connected by a wire with the Bosch or Shimano motors for power and exciting new features such as Free Shift or Auto Shift. The switch-shifter is powered by coin batteries that can last even...
  11. Stefan Mikes

    Ireland. what are the best eBikes for commuting / city in Europe?

    I wouldn't recommend the Chinese crap managed by an American company for a major European city :) We have literally hundreds of renowned Euro brands. Moreover, Aventon (if available) is online only. No LBS would touch it for repairs or warranty.
  12. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT Ace (on Specialized E-Bikes)

    Here you are: https://support.wahoofitness.com/hc/en-us/sections/22708897956626-ELEMNT-ACE-BOLT-3-and-ROAM-3
  13. Stefan Mikes

    Ireland. what are the best eBikes for commuting / city in Europe?

    @An Hatta: There is a Cube dealership in Dublin: https://www.360cycles.ie/brands/cube/ I can vouch for Cube e-bikes, which are from an excellent and pretty well priced German brand. Although I should leave the choice to you, let me tell you that you just cannot go wrong with this model...
  14. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT Ace (on Specialized E-Bikes)

    Not at all! Everything can be done with the buttons. Please try this: In case you see the Workout screen, please push the bottom left button: it goes to Ready To Ride screen Use the side bottom button to navigate through the screen down, the top one to go up in the menu Whenever you are in a...
  15. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT Ace (on Specialized E-Bikes)

    I can't remember riding with the ACE in the rain yet :) However, my choice of Wahoo computers since 2021 has been dictated by the large ergonomic buttons (so much better than Garmin ones!) Therefore, I use the touchscreen as a bonus not the main feature. If I'm sometimes tempted to buy a Garmin...
  16. Stefan Mikes

    32" Wheels? Interesting...

    You are expected to plant your feet on the ground when stationary on a motorcycle, right? While you jump off the saddle when stopping a bicycle.
  17. Stefan Mikes

    "Lock" a Bosch Nyon 2 head unit to the bike

    Andrew: Do you lock your Wahoo ACE to the e-bike or drop it into your pocket when shopping or camping? :)
  18. Stefan Mikes

    Wahoo ELEMNT Ace (on Specialized E-Bikes)

    Was it temporary (in the rain) or permanent?
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