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  1. Ron Bez

    Just purchased a 2016 Base Turbo

    Hi Scott, I think that is the same bar in carbon fiber. This is the one I got through Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PTMP0C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have about 3,000 miles on my Turbo now, still love it, not itching for anything else. I also love these...
  2. Ron Bez

    Different Bar for Hybrid

    That's them, Pro Torq space bar, I think she will like them. I have had a few people that use straight bars ride my bike and be surprised by the ergonomics. I stand up to crank up hills without downshifting and find the balance with these bars great. Good luck!
  3. Ron Bez

    Different Bar for Hybrid

    Hi John, They work great for me. I too had the some numbness and general upper body discomfort. No problem with bars even with my much firmer riding tires. I got them here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PTMP0C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 Took all of a couple of...
  4. Ron Bez

    New Turbo S accessories...

    Looks really nice John! Let us know how the Bodyfloat works, I'm tired of my rattleing Thudbuster.
  5. Ron Bez

    New Turbo S finally came in...

    Beautiful machine!
  6. Ron Bez

    Wife's new Turbo is home...

    I tried everything! Scoured the net for days....... I think my problem was the brakes not having been bedded correctly when they were new. I didn't want to replace the rotors, I still don't. I have only owned three bike with disk brakes, they have all been noisy at some point.
  7. Ron Bez

    Wife's new Turbo is home...

    The pads on my Base Model weren't bedded correctly by my dealer. I have tried Everything, resurfacing and cleaning, multiple realignments........on and on. I am on my second set of pads, I went with inexpensive...
  8. Ron Bez

    More Turbo Photos

    Those were Ergon grips off my first bike. It had a twist throttle and shifters so they were the short grips. When the brake levers were in the proper position on the Turbo there was a big gap between the inside edge of the grip and the levers. I didn't like that so I took some cheap Wal Mart...
  9. Ron Bez

    More Turbo Photos

    They will fit the Turbo S, no problem. I have a Topeak Beam Rack, seat post mount, it works fine. If you need to carry a lot of weight and want one that mounts to the frame, no problem either, there are two sets of eyelets, one you can use for the fender, the other for the rack. Topeak Beam...
  10. Ron Bez

    Waiting to pull the plug...

    I have had my Base Model Turbo for about 3 months and 1,600 miles and absolutely love it. With a few tweaks to my personal preference I don't find myself longing for something else. Yes it would be fun to have the power of the S model, but I could never justify the cost difference. I also want...
  11. Ron Bez

    Platform pedals vs. clipless pedals

    I was using Shamino clipless until my foot got stuck while pulling over to wait for my wife to catch up. I went down and broke my elbow, radial head fracture. Crappy injury, I still haven't regained full arm extension, probably never will. All the physical therapy people guessed how my injury...
  12. Ron Bez

    Different Bar for Hybrid

    They are great quality, very nice super tough finish. No more discomfort or numbness for me.
  13. Ron Bez

    Fall Turbo

    Hello Everyone! I was going through photos and came across this one.....I don't believe I ever posted it. I am in the process of working out how to get some good shots me riding the bike. I am working up the courage to mount one of my Pro cameras to the handle bars with a very expensive wide...
  14. Ron Bez

    More Turbo Photos

    This was from an eariler post: I couldn't swallow the cost of the Specialized kit even though I really like the way it looks. The SKS fenders are very light and great quality. The hardest part about the install is having to remove the rear wheel (which is very easy on the Turbo) to get to the...
  15. Ron Bez

    Seat post on turbo

    Here is how I did mine with a Thudbuster ST. I drilled the hole in the top center thinking it wouldn't weaken the post in any way. I put a piece of shrink tubing around the wire where it passes through the seat post to help protect the wire insulation.
  16. Ron Bez

    More Turbo Photos

    These are pretty similar to other I've posted. I guess I like the way it looks from this angle..... I hope some of you get a chance to do a little riding over the Holidays!
  17. Ron Bez

    A quick update on my new 2016 Base Turbo

    You just outlined exactly my confusion in purchasing the 2016 Base Model Turbo. It is still an excellent value even given the never ending advancement in the e-bike industry. As I have said before, I believe people mistakenly get way to hung up on the 28 mph top speed as apposed to bike as a...
  18. Ron Bez

    A quick update on my new 2016 Base Turbo

    My understanding is that all the batteries are compatible with the exception of the newest big bluetooth S batteries, they are only compatible with the 2016 X and S.
  19. Ron Bez

    Turbo Wide Angle

    I was out riding around testing a new camera lens. Here are a couple of shots with a 6.5 mm fisheye lens on a Sony A6000. I am building a high quality camera system small enough to carry on my bike. Happy Holidays!
  20. Ron Bez

    Gearing on my base model 2016 Specialized Turbo

    Wow Doug, I am going to digest that further. Thanks so much for your thoughtful insight! With about 1,300 miles on mine, my main frustration is cruising above 22 or so. When I shift to continue increasing my speed my RPMs drop too much. I believe I'm shifting into 7th at that point? I have...
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