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    I could smell my Vado motor about to fail

    This is why I made them take my bike back after they wanted to replace the entire bike a second time in 1 year. Glad I did because the just left my LBS high and dry for all warranty work.
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    Specialized Vado 5.0 IGH Cadence Survey

    You don’t need to shut it off. Just go into the Mission Control app and adjust the assistance in eco down to the lowest available setting. Or use the micro tune option to do the same while riding. It’s just harder to get to micro tune on the enviolo vs the chain drive version.
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    Turbo Vado 5.0: IGH or chain?

    All my issues were with the IGH (both software and mechanical). The chain drive version may have worked fine, but I lost confidence in the brand after 2 repairs they couldn’t support in 1 year that lead to 2 new bikes on warranty. My big concern was what happens when warranty is gone. I opted...
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    Hiplok D1000 - Cutoff Wheel Resistant Lock

    Hard to lock more than just the frame due to bulk but works well otherwise.
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    Specialized Como SL 5.0 - Redshift seat post compatible?

    The hard part is I don’t think you’ll ever find a 27.2 to 34.9 shim so that’s why I suggest the other post.
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    Specialized Como SL 5.0 - Redshift seat post compatible?

    No it’s not. From what I see Redshift only offers 27.2 diameter. For what it’s worth, I run a Kinekt post instead. So here’s what I’d recommend. Buy a Kinekt here: https://cirruscycles.com/products/kinekt-active-suspension-seatpost I’d get the XR in Aluminum at 420mm and 31.6 mm diameter...
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    Finally had enough of my Vado

    Obviously not. Sad because it rode great when it worked. Got a fully kitted Benno Boost Class 3 with dual battery with everything 20% off (including bike) on order at the LBS. I’ll be able to take my daughter too/from camp this summer and school in the fall by bike now. Happy trade imo.
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    Finally had enough of my Vado

    Maybe. The ebike was for commuting and grocery getting. So I’ve been looking at long tails. Especially since I have a separate Gravel Bike and MTB for those activities anyway. When I bought the Vado my LBS only dealt with Specialized. Now they have most of the big Bosch names. I can get a deal...
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    Finally had enough of my Vado

    So you probably saw my prior post where Specialized replaced my Vado because they couldn’t fix my defective IGH. The replacement didn’t come until after riding season ended here. So it sat in the garage until April. The software on this one has been glitchy since I got it. When I power it up...
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    Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH - The Nightmare Continues

    Glad they took care of you. They replaced mine in October when they couldn’t fix it. Finally get to ride it this week.
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    Specialized Vado 5.0 IGH Cadence Survey

    I just got mine yesterday. My LBS said either they aren’t making those anymore or they’re out of stock from the vendor/manufacturer they deal with. I ordered mine directly from a place that had one in stock online. But be aware it doesn’t sound like there is a lot of inventory around for the...
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    Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH - The Nightmare Continues

    That was from the prior motor generation. Supposedly it’s fixed in these ones. And the Levo was supposedly worse because pedal strikes put strain in the direction on the bearing it wasn’t designed to handle well.
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    Trunk Bag for 2022 Turbo Vado

    My wife and I have the Bontrager MIK Trunk Bag and it snaps right in without any adapters and has a ton of space.
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    Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH - The Nightmare Continues

    Funny enough, that’s also where the older Brose motors failed (the SPRAG Clutch bearings for the mid drive).
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    Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH - The Nightmare Continues

    I have sworn off buying any more new bikes from them. The only reason I’m looking at picking up a Stumpjumper Comp is because it’s a 1 year old, lightly used one from someone I trust for a killer deal.
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    Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH - The Nightmare Continues

    They replaced my bike at 1000 miles last year. The hub seized and they (Specialized) couldn’t figure out how to pair the replacement to the bike. It wouldn’t talk to the computer. It’s not the dealer networks. Even the tech service people for Specialized weren’t ready. I got it in April, it...
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    The Saga of my Vado 5.0 IGH

    Literally just picked my replacement up from the local shop. Rides so much smoother and quieter than my first one. Hopefully it stays this way. Unfortunately it’s coming up on winter so she’s going to be stored for a while. The bigger annoyance now is Specialized is stopping their work with...
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    Turbo Vado Front Rack

    Yes. Pull your battery, get on your back, and look at the bottom of the down tube. Can’t miss the routing channels.
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    My perfect Vado 5.0 IGH

    Fasteners loosening from vibration is definitely a thing and worth checking occasionally. I like the belt tensioners starting to appear on some bikes instead. Better design imo.
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    My perfect Vado 5.0 IGH

    Mine was loose at first. The screw or belt loosened a bit from where it was set up day one. But then we retightened it to spec with the app (was around 50-55 Hz). So too tight was not my issue. But correct belt tension is important.
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