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  1. CodyDog

    New Trek Fuel Exe 9.8 XT in the garage

    Been riding gravel with my Specialized Vado 5.0 SL the past two years and decided to get back to Mountain Biking as well. Pick up a Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 XT this weekend which is Trek's SL version of the mountain bike. Weighs in at 39.5 lbs and the TQ-HPR50 motor puts out 50 nm. Carbon frame...
  2. CodyDog

    Modified Hollywood Rack to fit in pickup bed

    Heading out to Colorado with the travel trailer so I can not use my Hollywood e-bike rack on the hitch,. I disassemble the rack and made a bolted it to a base to sit in the bed of my pickup bed. Fun project!
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    Looking for pic of 22 Vado 4.0 or 5.0 with no fenders or rack

    Wondering what a 2022 Vado (regular) 4.0 or 5.0 would look like without the fenders and racks. Anyone have a pic of one?
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    Is the downtube size on 2022 Vado 5.0 versus recent years model?

    Is the down tube (battery area) size (narrower) on the 2022 Vado 5.0 versus prior years? Difficult to tell by the pics but appears to be but not really sure.
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    Turbo Vado power vs Vado SL power

    In deciding between a Turbo Vado and an SL, I'm trying to figure out how the highest assist level in the SL compares to one of the assist levels with the regular Turbo. With my previous bike (2021 Turbo Levo Comp) I rarely used the Turbo mode. I primarily rode in Level 2 assist. With that being...
  6. CodyDog

    Riding my Levo Comp

    A fun day on the my Levo Comp. One of the local rides in the Hill Country (Texas). A 14 mile fun single track.
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    Serial 1 Announcement Discussion

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  8. CodyDog

    New Specialized Levo Comp

    Decided to purchased another ebike specifically for mountain biking. Looked and test rode several different EMTB's and chose the Specialized Levo Comp. Very happy with how this bike handles on the trail. One of the things I really like about Specialized is the Mission Control App which allows...
  9. CodyDog

    Screw and thread size for front Rad Rover rack?

    Anyone know what size screws to install front Rad Rover rack. I know somewhere it has been mentioned but cant seem to locate the old posts. Thought it was M5's not sure. It requires 4 of them. Thanks.
  10. CodyDog

    Anyone mount a front rack other than the racks provided from Rad?

    I purchased a front rack from Rad last year but care for the rack or it's looks, prefer to find one that I can use front panniers. Looking for other options that would fit the Rad Rover. Anyone using a non-OEM rack?
  11. CodyDog

    Question regarding your speedometers

    How does your speedometer react to change in speed? Here's why I'm asking the questiion. Recently my speedometer (Rad Rover) changed in the way it reacts. Up to the other day, the speedo would change immediately with the change of speed, both up and down. Now it takes seconds to adjust...
  12. CodyDog

    First issue with my Rad Rover-more power and speedo issues

    I will contact Rad customer service but in the mean while maybe someone has an opinion or a fix for my issue. Symptoms: 1) Speedo is incorrect. Shows over 7mph when barely moving 2) When up to high speed then perform a stop, speedo remains at high numbers and slowly goes to zero...
  13. CodyDog

    Question on cycling GPS systems

    I looking for an affordable GPS that I can track my rides and down load to my laptop. Any suggestions? what should I expect to pay? Are they easy to use?
  14. CodyDog

    Front fork and tire modification on 2018 Rad Rover- Feasible mod for other ebikes with heavy front spring suspension fork

    I changed out the Rad OEM suspension fork to a Surly Ice Cream Truck rigid fork and the Kendra Juggernauts to Origin8 Supercell tires. Smoother ride. Shaved off 5 lbs on the front end. The Surly rigid fork is 5 lbs lighter than the OEM suspension fork. Much easier steering at both low and high...
  15. CodyDog

    New Hollywood Ebike Hitch Rack

    I just installed my Hollywood Ebike Hitch Rack. I ordered through Rad Power Bikes accessory web page. Cost was $439.99. Easy to put together and install. They give you the option of standard tire or fat tire size. Mine is one fat bike and one standard size wheel holder. It folds up while not in...
  16. CodyDog

    My Supercells and Surly Rigid Fork are in

    My LBS is installing a new Surly rigid fork and Supercells on Monday. The majority of my riding is on pavement so I'm looking forward to a smoother ride. The forks are approximately 3 pounds lighter than the current Rad fork. Can't wait to see how the Rad handles.
  17. CodyDog

    We are now a two ebike family

    My wife decided on the Specialized Como 3.0 after having testing riding several bikes. I am very impressed with the torque sensing mid drive and somehow she is passing me on the steep hills! The bike is well built and offers a very smooth ride. Just got our Hollywood two ebike rack in today so...
  18. CodyDog

    Anyone using a rear camera?

    If so, what are your thoughts. I'm looking at the FLY6 that is very discounted at my LBS.
  19. CodyDog

    Fenders for Rad Rover

    FYI, this was a response from customer service. Dylan Butterfass (Rad Power Bikes) Jul 31, 4:55 PM PDT Hey Mike, We are looking at late fall at the earliest currently. Sorry for the inconvenience! Regards, Dylan Butterfass Customer Experience Specialist
  20. CodyDog

    Looking to replace my Rad Rover suspension fork with a rigid fork.

    I'm wanting to replace my front suspension fork with a rigid fork. Any advise? Thanks,
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