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Handy to have mirrors... Sometimes when I check over my shoulder I have a bad habit of swerving ever so slightly in that direction, bringing me closer to the passing vehicles. On narrow British roads that's not ideal.

I completely agree with you! :) Pr is the main determinant, with cadence influencing power delivery across the entire range by modulation of Pr, rather than just in the "special cases" like starting or approaching cutoff.

Jeremy your work above is an extraordinary analysis of the Specialized system! Great work. :) I'm not even going to pretend my skills here match yours. Anyone who does this in their spare time is miles ahead of those who crunch numbers out of necessity! (Feel free to correct me at any time!😊)...

You're right Jeremy! On that night ride, I added extra front and rear lights for more visibility but the batteries died! I thought they had plenty of life left but was wrong. If I didn't have built-in lights to fall back on I would have been in big trouble. :(

This thread prompted me to check UK laws - and I'm riding illegally! :rolleyes: No pedal reflectors on my bikes. :oops:

Yeah, I'm impressed with them! I paid just £48 and I feel they are great value at that price. They have virtually all the goodness of the more expensive Stamp 7 pedals but at a third of the price. Plus they're about 25g lighter too! Composite vs Aluminium. :) My Hope pedals on my Frey cost £130...

Yep as mentioned above by Stefan the large pedals should suit you fine. I'm about the same size as you (UK 10.5 = US 11.5), and they felt good, with loads of grip, no complaints. :) This is the size guide on their website.

Hi Joe, I understand your concerns but I don't think it will bring any benefits. Its a lot of extra weight to carry around for those just-in-case moments. Your best bet is to carry a small selection of tools and spares. Like an inner tube (or repair kit if tubeless) and a split link for the...

Spectacular place to ride! The photos look great. I've got to buy myself a van to transport my frey bike down there! One day maybe! Not sure about the massive drops on the cliff edges though! :D

Bigger, better and lighter. :) Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Gen 2 (Large) pedals compared to the original Vado SL pedals.

Riding a bike around central London takes a lot of skill and some bravery. As you know it can be extremely busy at times, with buses, taxis and even heavy goods vehicles all vying for the same bit of tarmac. All in a rush to get somewhere. You have to keep your wits about you. :)

Hi Stefan, when Amazon and eBay are the only options it raises massive red flags for me, even if it says sold by Amazon. ⛳⛳⛳ 😊 I'd normally expect a product like this to be widely available through bike shops. I accounted for taxes and shipping. But I've never paid import duties on anything...

Drill it out. Then replace the barrel. You should be able to find a replacement on Aliexpress / ebay etc for less than $10. :)

I'm pretty sure they were all on pre-order. I believe US deliveries start mid-November... and in the UK I think it was March 2025. So maybe by next week, you'll start seeing them in the wild.

The Bridge Sport isn't a bad seat, it's much more comfortable than the seat that came on my Sirrus. I forget the name of it but it is very similar in design but with less padding. I had to remove it after one ride! I noticed on the Specialized website that the Bridge Sport seat comes in two...

Yep, a suspension seat post brings its challenges in fitting it, but it needs something! If I'm ever to achieve a century ride I need to make it as comfortable as possible. On many roads and cycle paths, it's not too bad. But gravel/hardpacked ground can be bumpy. The Future Shock helps keep...

I completely get it now Jeremy! You can get so far on leg power alone that it allows you to be more liberal with the power on the run home! Have to say on my Frey I never really had a carrot effect - you could settle into "ghost pedalling", but on the Vado SL you're 100% right, as you up the...

Hi Stefan haha :) I'm getting fitter and more confident on this bike! Its liberating knowing you won't be completely stranded if you run out of power! I'm definitely going to invest in mudguards, and a suspension seat post! I have some Crankbrothers pedals being delivered tomorrow too :) I...

Had a little ride out on the Vado SL 5.0 last night. :) Luton Town Hall. Just out of shot I had a couple of shifty characters eyeing me up and then walking in my direction, too close for comfort. Possibly phone snatchers! I quickly moved on. :oops:😒 As you exit Luton on the Nation...

I stuck some big knobbly tyres on the Frey EX and went looking for muddy ground this afternoon. Only a short ride of 14miles. Most of it in the dark so not many pics to share! Its still misty, murky and grey out! :D Lights on... The nights arrive quick in winter! By 5pm its pitch black down...