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    Vado SL EQ 5.0 Assist Cuts Out

    Towards the end of August, my assist started cutting off during rides. The computer stays on, but assist drops to the no assist level on the computer. It even beeps to indicate it has dropped out. Several trips to the LBS, and they're still working on the problem. A specialized rep was in town...
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    Specialized Range Extender Sales

    I picked up an RE for $300 USD and the cable for $30 from Sierra Bicycle Supply, who appears to be a Specialized dealer. When I got my bike around Christmas, I didn't really search for any REs since I was dropping money on the bike, and the ones I saw were the regularly priced $450. Do the...
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    Specialized Firmware Update Fail

    I tried the latest update (today is Feb. 19, 2023), and every time I would come back to the bike and phone, they both would be back at the home page. I'd try the update again, but it would happen all over again. It got as far as 30% last time before it quit. I moved the bike to the back room...
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    Vado SL 5.0 EQ Handlebar Bag Storage

    Will Chuckbuckets (Oveja Negra) or other styles of feedbags fit on the Vado SL 5.0 EQ? The concerns for me are: 1. The carbon fork being rubbed by the bottom strap. 2. The spacing between fender, wheel, and fork allowing for bottom strap, and 3. The Future shock manual says not to attach...
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    22 Vado SL 5.0 EQ Frame Bags/Storage Recommendations

    I'll start by saying that I have the Ortlieb Bikepack Panniers that work perfectly with the rear rack, but I have wanted another type of frame bag when I am not commuting where I can store essentials such as emergency kits, spare tubes, and other items. I am used to my Kona Sutra LTD, which has...
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    Hello, E-bikers!

    Hello all! I have recently become part of the e-bike community this January. I live in Alabama, (USA). We have very mild weather most of the year and downright hot hot hot weather in the summers, so I bought a Specialized Vado SL 5.0 EQ to commute the measly 1.7 miles (approximately 2.7 km) to...
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