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    Larger Tires on 2021 Vado 4.0 SL

    To soften my ride on my new 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 SL I installed 700 x 50 Schwalbe tires. The front was a close fit (1/4”), but the rear was more spacious. I inflated them to the lowest recommended PSI with 35 in the rear and 30 in the front. On my first ride within 100 feet of my...
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    Converting Class 1 eBike to Class 3 eBike

    I have a class 3 eBike that I purchased first and later I purchased a class 1 mtn eBike. Both eBikes are used only on the road. Of course after experiencing the class 3 eBike and a 28 mph assist, the class 1 eBike with a 20 mph assist was rather annoying. It isn’t that I want to ride much beyond...
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    Bosch introducing two new systems and eMTB mode at Interbike

    Very nice changes to the mid-drive, like lower weight, no drag in off or past cut-off mode, quieter, more efficient, etc. https://www.bosch-ebike.com/us-en/news/interbike-2017/
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    Bosch switch from Performance CX to Speed Motor

    Has anyone researched a switch from the Bosch Performance CX to the Speed Motor? Curious if Bosch would allow it and what it might cost. Thanks
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    Yamaha assist levels and percentage

    How many assist levels does the Yamaha have and what percentage assist per level? Bosch has four assist levels @ 50%, 120%, 190%, 275% for the Bosch speed unit.
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    2018 Powerfly and 500 watt battery

    I wanted a 500 watt battery for my XM700, but was reluctant to spend $900+ for a battery. I also wanted a smoother ride. So when the 2018 Powerfly 5 was introduced with the wonderful slot in the downtube for the battery I found my solution. I purchased the Powerfly 5 and now I have a 500 watt...
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    New Bosch Products

    For 2018 Bosch has a new battery that is considerably smaller than their current 500 watt battery as well as other products. A few months ago they also introduced a new computer called "Nyon" which can be retrofitted. Has anybody priced out the Nyon computer?
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    What is the furthest anyone with the XM700+ traveled on 1 charge?

    The furthest I have traveled is 30 miles with 11 mile range left at “tour” setting. On this ride I rode with “tour” on the flats and “sport” for climbing and I climbed 1115 feet during this ride.
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    Walk function on Trek Bicycles

    I asked a Bosch representative about the lack of a walk feature on Trek bikes. He responded with the following: Thank you for your message. Although Walk Assist is the standard for MY17 eBikes with the Bosch System, some manufacturers, such as Trek, have opted to intentionally exclude the...
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    Trek XM 700+

    Do all the XM 700+ bikes go 45 kph or are some limited by the state they are sold in?
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    Review videos

    Is it possible to download videos of the different bikes tested?
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