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  1. GuruUno

    My Experience Registering Three E-Bikes with the New Jersey MVC (First Day of Registration)

    Research AFTER the fact: How the Tax is Handled Based on How You Bought It Bought New from a NJ Bike Shop: If you have the original invoice or receipt showing you paid NJ sales tax at the time of purchase, you will not be charged again. Bought Out-of-State: If you purchased the bike in a state...
  2. GuruUno

    My Experience Registering Three E-Bikes with the New Jersey MVC (First Day of Registration)

    I had ZERO forewarning that there was ANY sales tax to be charged for registering the e-bikes, it was not disclosed prior that registering the bike was going to incur a sales tax. The ONLY item stated on site was that next year was a $15 registration fee, this inital registration fee was waived...
  3. GuruUno

    My Experience Registering Three E-Bikes with the New Jersey MVC (First Day of Registration)

    Yesterday (Friday, June 26, 2026) was the very first day the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) began registering e-bikes under the new law. I thought I was completely prepared. For several days before my appointment, I downloaded every available form from the MVC website, read every...
  4. GuruUno

    BE AWARE-IF YOU WANT TO BUY AN AVENTON

    A plethora of my comments on Reddit Aventon forum as well as Facebook Aventon forum. My observations, experiences, etc. No need to replicate here.
  5. GuruUno

    Aventon Level 4 ADV Ebike $2,300

    As new, 312 miles. Camo-color Large-size ECU controller replaced under Aventon warranty by authorized dealer; remaining factory warranty transferable with original receipt. Purchased 4/8/26 for $2,799 + tax, $2,984.43 total cost Save $500-$600 Cash pickup, Metuchen, NJ See this ad, that means...
  6. GuruUno

    BE AWARE-IF YOU WANT TO BUY AN AVENTON

    Must be a conspiracy.
  7. GuruUno

    BE AWARE-IF YOU WANT TO BUY AN AVENTON

    BE AWARE-IF YOU WANT TO BUY AN AVENTON =AZbFkHw9FYQCAaHhGeRT3GKCZhvXPNS6r4pkGaCBHC0J0vsVBu4RJT7jWlTnNmOucmqKoeOkymLH6nkdvs2IiVZzSxB4srlYZnOxIjxKz4m4QNThkSHyecbcedpXLAPnyGbTBJ2jwKw4FOh5YD4UlQ7b&__tn__=-]K-R']Bike Based on the behavior of the bike and the E34 “Power-on password initialization...
  8. GuruUno

    Issue(s) with Specialized App & 'Smart Control'

    Happen on occasion to me also, it's apparently something to do with losing the bluetooth connectivity. Been there done that, put the iPhone in a million places.
  9. GuruUno

    Serial #/model of the bike not the same as what Mission Control says -- how to fix?

    Assistance setting were untouched as previously set for years. I'll check the pulleys, thanks.
  10. GuruUno

    Serial #/model of the bike not the same as what Mission Control says -- how to fix?

    Resurrecting this older post......My 2022 Vado 5.0 just had the 3rd motor installed 2 weeks ago, just a tad over 10,000 miles. The reason(s) (primarily) was a squeaking while pedaling (after motor was in use and was warmed up), and even after stopping pedaling the 'spin down' (or some other...
  11. GuruUno

    Restricted-Update Firmware message?

    Not sure why or what this is, but my buddy got stranded today on his Vado 4.0, any ideas?
  12. GuruUno

    Issue(s) with Specialized App & 'Smart Control'

    OK, today was another experiment. Set out for 22 pre-set Smart ride, stopped for a few items at the store, came back to bike, it was kicked out of Smart mode and in ECO. OK, I THOUGHT, NOT A BIG WHOOP, I'LL DO A MANUAL ECO/SMART/TURBO RIDE. Well, all 3 modes were dead cement, no assistance...
  13. GuruUno

    Issue(s) with Specialized App & 'Smart Control'

    Never tried those. Mastermind it is. Thats no joy 😩 I may have the no joystick at one time. btw, you see the new ecvt motors for e-bikes on YouTube?
  14. GuruUno

    Issue(s) with Specialized App & 'Smart Control'

    I only on a very few occasions ever set elevation, or for that matter any other setting(s), and ALWAYS every time I go for a ride, I ALWAYS just set Smart Control as to the expectation of the total distance of the ride +5 miles. On rare occasions I set it to +10 miles for the expected ride. I...
  15. GuruUno

    Issue(s) with Specialized App & 'Smart Control'

    Whew! At least I can now cancel my psychotherapy appointments. I thought it was me only. Further analysis indicates to me that if you set the parameter/distance (and that item only, as I always do), once you reach the set parameter (say 35 miles for a 'Smart' ride), if your battery percentage...
  16. GuruUno

    Raise bar height Tero X

    RE: "The simple facts are: Handlebar height determines how much weight is on you hands and butt and overall front end grip. Grips and backsweeps control how that weight is distributed thru your hands" So, what is being said (??) is that you have to carefully equal the distribution of weight...
  17. GuruUno

    Issue(s) with Specialized App & 'Smart Control'

    My issue occurred again a few times since last posting(s), so I thought I'd clarify a few items. Prior to starting out on a ride, I always select my anticipated distance and add 5 miles. Usually 30-35 is the selected total. I set no other items, such as how much remaining battery, etc. I ride...
  18. GuruUno

    48t 104bcd chainring for Vado

    I would like to advise that I think Stephan (from Poland) should be the honorary top notch adviser for stuff with the Vado as his expertise is far exceeding the mothership (Specialized) and is extremely helpful in many situations. I love you dude. :)
  19. GuruUno

    Turbo Como IGH, Como SL IGH & Vado IGH Chain Guard Recall

    Well, without creating a flurry of comments, let me just say that as one of the very 1st owner(s) of 2 IGH's the month they were release (check back in the forums here to read the discussions), and the hell I had to go through, the most inconsiderate customer support, the horrible way I was...
  20. GuruUno

    Good or bad, this is the news

    Yamaha Agrees with Brose to Purchase Ebike Drive Business https://www.ebike24.com/blog/ebike-brose-yamaha-sale
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