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https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado-sl-2-50/p/4278244?color=5356063-4278244 I was anticipating this release. It looks pretty good. I must say....I really appreciate my 35lb original Vado SL 4.0. This latest iteration adds about 10 lbs which causes me to seriously question the "SL"...

2,480 miles on my Vado SL and today I had my first flat. We had a storm last night...I left the house and all looked fine. I crossed the street to find a LOT of storm debris in the streets. I didn't think too much about it....then caught a flat some miles from my house. It was not a good...

I finally bought a pair of Black Bibs standard shorts and tried them this week. I bought a lightweight ebike June 2023....then I bought a full power ebike last month. I rode nearly 2500 miles during the recent 11 months in the same casual everyday shorts that I have always worn to do...

I am hearing from prospective buyers that they cannot purchase a Specialized ebike aside from the Globe models in NYC due to lack of UL Certification. They have to go to New Jersey to see/ride these bikes? Is there truth to this?

So my latest Vado...a full power 4.0 was working perfectly. It connected to the Specialized App and all features worked perfectly. Yesterday I parked at a grocery store and when I went to "Security" in the App all features were shaded with a message reading "System Lock: Please visit your...

Specialized really 'missed the mark' by naming both the Vado and the Vado SL by the same name.....these are ENTIRELY differing bicycles in virtually all respects (except for the name) which confuses the consumer and which makes it cumbersome to clearly discuss these two entirely differing bikes...

Perhaps this is less notable to most folks?....but I was rather smitten with this Specialized sale price and thought I'd shine a light on it for those that might have been 'on the fence': In the USA Specialized is now running a sale on the full power Vado 4.0 for $2749....previously $3999...

https://www.bicycling.com/news/a45509242/trek-bicycles-launches-trade-in-refurbishment-program/ Pretty cool I say

I went on a group ride this morning and per usual started BLevo app to map and record my ride. My bike would not connect to BLevo. Usually this is completely seamless....just power on....press start....away I go. Tonight I went out to the garage to troubleshoot and the bike will also not...

https://electrek.co/2023/09/28/sram-launches-new-mid-drive-e-bike-motor-outsmarts-the-competition/

So I needed a rack this year and had some experience(s) with a few of the usual suspects....some I bought....some I borrowed....some were owned by friends: (1) I borrowed a cheap hitch mount hanging (non platform) style rack from a friend for awhile....it magnified my insecurities.....highway...

So I've got a local guy who has advertised his shockstop stem and we have made a tentative deal for me to pick it up for $50. I can't beat that. It is reported to be an 80mm version with the +/-6 degree angle.....theoretically perfect for my medium size Vado SL. It looks good to me...

So my Specialized Vado SL: Last week I noticed it chirping at me a bit....mostly when I am in the garage. When I moved the handlebars I heard what I originally believed was an electronic chirp/beep. Upon further investigation I do not believe that it is an electronic(s) related noise but...

I am nearing 500 miles on these Pathfinder Pro tires that came on my new Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 (non EQ). I have had zero problems with the tires. They hold air sufficiently and I check them a couple times per week. The other day I added a hitch mount platform style rack to my car...

I found a new, never used, still in the Box Thule T1 hitch mount platform bike rack for $200. It is a one bike rack.....but the price is right....it is lightweight...perfect for me. Problem: The provided two lock cylinders and key(s) which include a master key. I can install the cylinders...

I hope that I can explain what I am trying to do: I am using Blevo on my Vado SL and I recently completed a ride that I would like to save for purposes of routinely repeating. As with all my Blevo rides thus far....I did save it...and I did name it for potential future recall. I do realize...

I need to purchase some maintenance supplies for my Specialized Vado SL. I hadn't anticipated putting so many miles on so quickly and I am caught empty handed. I am considering buying the "Chain Pig" chain cleaner. I guess that I will need a 3 way hex wrench/spanner to put on the crank so...

Hey all....glad to have found your forum. You have unknowingly tempted, titillated, and educated me during recent weeks. I live in Kansas City and am a 52 year old suburban dweller. I have always owned bikes and even a bike stand and a few tools, however, I have been busy with other things...