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I know that the rule of thumb is pro torquing most fasteners on our bikes but most cycling oriented torque wrenches don’t support the 15 NM my Vado SL requires. I only take my wheels off a couple of times a year so it’s hard to justify the cost of an appropriate wrench. Also the ones I’ve found...

I’m curious. After about 5500 miles, the derailleur of my Vado SL (Shimano Deore 10 speed) no longer shifts consistently. Sometimes it can’t shift to the smallest cog other times the largest. Sometimes it won’t upshift, others it won’t downshift. I spent quite a bit of time with the mechanic at...

Since getting the recent firmware updates, my Vado SL 4 EQ has been runnning more smoothly and is quicker, even in Eco. It’s also gotten warmer and it is spring. I’m curious on your thoughts. Is my experience due to the updates or warmer weather improving electrical performance? Or and I in...

This article, Public Bike Racks, at the Cycling Independent, discusses a critical factor in the adoption of bicycling. Can you safely lockup your bike at your destination? At the train station? At your job? At the store? At the cafe at ride’s end? What’s your experience? if your locality has...

Leave it to the Onion to, slightly askew, hit the nail on the head. Pros and Cons of Ebikes Smiles of recognition.

I’ve found that my Vado SL steering is very twitchy. I find I can’t trust it to ride hands free. It has been dangerous a few times. It happens across a wide range of speeds. I do have a riser on the handlebar. Any suggestions?

I’ve had my Zero Gravity (zerogravityracks.com or from Amazon) rack for almost two years now. I originally chose it because I needed a way to get my bike off the floor of my garage and merely hanging it vertically didn’t solve the space problem. it works by using a hydraulic piston to lift the...

Specialized just announced a step through version of the Vado SL. Same specs, same prices as the original model. No new electronics. Como SL too

This article from The NY Times that provides a interesting perspective on the forces that are causing bike prices to spike and availability to decline. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/opinion/suez-canal-container-ship.html?referringSource=articleShare

The weather finally allowed a ride today, and to my confusion the cadence readings in Mission Control were all over the place. For 3xample during a single pedal revolution the count ranged from 34 to 195.This happened throughout the 13 mile ride. The really odd thing is that when I exported into...

I’ve been thinking about getting a Saris Fluid 2 trainer for use with my Vado Sl 4 EQ. The recommendation is to use a trainer tire but all of the trainer tires I see for 700c wheels are 23 or 25 mm.Will those fit on my wheel? Is there something else that would actually fit and be adequate for...

Actually, I started at 70% on my Vado 4 SL. Rode 40 miles yesterday. From Ashburn to Purcellville on the W&OD. I’d ridden about 25 miles to get down to 70. When I reached Purcellville I was down to 27% which did not bode well for having assist on the way back. Thus, it was now time to test the...

My vado sl 4 EQ came with nimbus sport tires, they‘re fine on pavement, hut I’ve skidded a few times on wet wooden bridges and the like. With autumn and winter coming on I expect to be riding on wet, possibly icy and definitely slippery roads. Which tires would you recommend? Stock is 700 x 38.

If you’re a bicycle manufacturer or reseller it can be good to sell out of your merchandise, but there’s been no news on when Specialized will restock bikes and even more important to all of us who bought recently, accessories. It’s not my normal approach, but I know we’d all like to know when...

Which lock do you recommend for the Vado SL EQ? Most of the D-locks seem to be too small to gone through the frame, rear wheel and attach to a bike rack or whatever.

I have to wait for Topeak to restock the Racktime adapter in July, so I’m shopping for panniers that would work for grocerie. Pan don’t need the Topeak quick release, after all. Any suggestions?

I’ve reached the point that I need to strongly consider an ebike. My main usage would be for traveling the Washington & Old Dominion trail about 20 miles each way from Ashburn, Virginia. my current bike is a Cannondale Adventure 1, which suits me pretty well physically, but my old bones need...