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General issues for the Turbo family that seem common after 4 years: Handlebar Controller with thumb joystick is fragile and not easy to use. Formula C1 brakes on base Turbo and pre-2016 Turbo X are noisy. Firmware updates for all models are infrequent and difficult for dealers to do. Still...

Not that I know of, but they have never had to deal with the kind of potential obsolescence that is implied by the proprietary parts of an e-bike. As long as I have been riding (since 1970), higher end bicycle manufacturers basically made frames and then used off the shelf components of...

Keep trying. It is more than a quick touch and less than holding it down for several seconds. I also found that it was easier with fingerless gloves or no gloves. Holding the button down causes the bike to go through power-on diagnostics and cycle the 4 lights on the battery.

ronin2000, Let's wait and see. I am certain that regional sales folks and dealers are NOT going to have all of the information on long term availability of drive system parts (handlebar controller, batteries, and motors) for the Turbo family. All of the rest (brakes, mech, rims, spokes, tires...

Vado 3.0 = 250W motor, 460 Wh battery, $3,000, 40T chain ring, 11-40T 10-sp cassette, suspension fork Vado 5.0 = 350W Motor, 604 Wh battery, $5,000, 48T chain ring, 11-42T 11-sp cassette, solid fork Turbo S = 500W Motor, 691 Wh battery, $7,000, 48T chain ring, 11-42T 11-sp cassette, solid fork...

I know that the Turbo Levo (and similar Vado) have bluetooth. Is the bluetooth function it in the battery or resident in the bike frame itself? A key issue is not just the bluetooth, but the actual motor control and on-bike interface functions (power settings, etc.). The microprocessor and...

Folks, I just got off the phone with the U.S. Product Manager for the Turbo line at Specialized HQ. I explained that battery availability is not just a warranty replacement issue for 24 months, but a long term support issue due to the proprietary nature of the battery system. I asked for a more...

I have about 2000Km (1350 mi) on my KoolStop pads. I was going to replace but they still have significant pad left. Every once in a while I clean the rear disc and the organic pads with some solvent and it quiets down. The rear gets the most dirt and starts to squeak a bit after about 100 mi...

Matt, after wedging the pistons apart, did you" Loosen the mounting screws (the two that hold the caliper to the fork); Pump the brake to get the pistons both squeezing the same amount. Squeeze the lever brake tightly to hold the caliper in position Then tighten the two screws to fix the...

There is a special plastic tool that should have come with your Turbo. It is a Formula specific "wedge" which is inserted into the empty space between pads when the wheel is removed. This will force the pads far enough apart to allow space for the disc and keep the pads from squeezing back in...

I don't know anyone who has tried, though I do believe that the stem tube/top tube geometry of the Turbo X is different than the Turbo/Turbo S (which are the same).

With the stock 468 Wh battery range was min 25 mi/max 50 mi. With the 691 Wh battery it is min 40 mi/max 80 mi.

I ended up paying $200 over the price of the standard battery when my original battery had to be replaced under warranty. Otherwise the 691 Wh batter is $1000.

I absolutely love my base Turbo with the 691 Wh replacement battery. I can get incredible range (min 40 mi/max 80 mi) but I can give you some very good reasons why they are changing... 1. All of the "smarts" of the Turbo series are in the battery. Firmware updates are very tedious for the...

James, I forget, a 2015 or 2016 Turbo X?

All of the base Turbos for 2016 were actually leftover 2015 models, many of which (like mine) were built in late 2014. The 2015 Turbo X had identical brakes, gearing and derailleur as the base Turbo. Specialized switched from Formula to Shimano brakes and SRAM to Shimano mech for the all-new...

The primary issue is the condition of the battery and motor. The 2014 Turbo S has a 504 Wh (14 Ah) battery while the 2015/16 Turbo has a 468 Wh (13 Ah) battery. Neither has the the bluetooth connection. The Turbo S has a 250W motor (same as 2016 Turbo X). Either should be able to be upgraded...

Absolute power corrupts absolutely!....I am fine with my measly 200W. I value having moderate assist over a long range rather than a lot of speed. Being able to average 20+ mph on the flats in TURBO over nearly 40 miles and 15+ mph when in ECO50 over up to 90 miles is good enough.

The 691 Wh battery gives you more range. The power to the ground is controlled by the hub motor. In your case you have either a 200W (2015) or 250W (2016) motor. If you have a 2015 Turbo X, the new battery gives you real time bluetooth monitoring as well. If you have a 2016, you already have...

@buzzapage Nice! I know the SBC-M03 gives you plenty of go fast juice. I am happy with mine as it is. Just waiting for better weather. I am not nearly as adventurous as some.