Stefan Mikes
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I think all mid-drive motors from five major manufacturers are not repairable.
Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club
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McCorby
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Not completely true. It’s not super easy, but it can be done.
Shimano thread on emtb:
STEPS E8000 Motor Service
I've just serviced my E8000 motor and replaced some bearings, it's now working quietly and smoothly like new. If anyone needs any advice, I've got the bearing numbers and some pictures to help see what goes where. Gimme a shout if you are stuck.
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Anyone know the perimeters for Turbo Como wheel circumference?
Turbo Levo Tuning
I've just purchased a Turbo Levo FSR and am wondering whats involved in installing a tuning device such as the Sx2 Dongle or PearTune MSO. Does anyone know: What steps are involved to get access to the motor to attach the cables for these devices? I've asked the electricbiketuning guys but...electricbikereview.com
Talks about another process here and a few other places in the forum. Perimeters for wheel circumference allowed by Specialized for the LEvo were 2000-2400. 13% + more speed before the motor stops assisting with 2300 mm wheels set at 2000 mm.
Art Deco
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2103 is close as I could come on como 5 using distance of a mile.
To clarify: What is the largest and the smallest circumference wheel that can be entered into the Como's computers, (presumably by a dealer)?
Stefan Mikes
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I've just read an owner of a Bosch mid-drive motor e-bike with the Nyon display has to pay to unlock "custom assist modes".
Has anyone of you -- owners of Specialized Turbo e-bikes -- been aware how lucky we've been? (Don't tell Specialized; they might get as greedy as Bosch)
Has anyone of you -- owners of Specialized Turbo e-bikes -- been aware how lucky we've been? (Don't tell Specialized; they might get as greedy as Bosch)
Kam1936
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Latest firmware for motor/display (7.4 1/16.4) Turbo Vado 5.0 are working great now. Be advised when you update you might have to reset all your presets in MC (uninstall/reinstall) that's what I had to do. I did the troubleshooting myself and figured it out. No thanks to the techs who were unable to figure it out. Including Specialized.
Brendon@OEB
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I've just read an owner of a Bosch mid-drive motor e-bike with the Nyon display has to pay to unlock "custom assist modes".
Has anyone of you -- owners of Specialized Turbo e-bikes -- been aware how lucky we've been? (Don't tell Specialized; they might get as greedy as Bosch)
If Anyone Considered What The Maximum Vado Tyre Size Was...
...it is 28x2.0" (50-622 or 51-622). I was very afraid Schwalbe Marathon Winter Plus studded tyres wouldn't fit my Vado. Oh, these fit perfectly. Even leave more clearance to the fender than Electrak 2.0 Armadillo
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I had the first ride on snow and ice this morning. The tyre pressure was 3 bar (58 psi), and that was 60% of the maximum allowance for these tyres. While my Electraks produced a zig-zag on the first ride attempt, Marathons Winter held perfectly, was it deep snow or icy asphalt. The ambient temperature was "-0.1 C" or "black-ice conditions". I'm so happy with the purchase, even if the price of studded tyres is twice of the regular ones. Low inflation pressure (which is still by half bar higher than the minimum) ensured very smooth ride. Funny thing: These tyres are not noisy at all!
Note: Vado 6.0 (with suspension fork) accepts the same tyre size, so it would be good for any "full" Vado.
Just for you Stefan, we've got well over 12" here, finally got to try out winter mode! 27.5 wheels with Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro's 27.5x2.6, 18psi in the back, 15psi in the front. Too fun!!
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Stefan Mikes
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How did you fit 2.6" tyres there?! I mean, their width?
Brendon@OEB
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It's close but they clear, no issues riding to the shop!
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Stefan Mikes
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Lucky me, Brendon. I own a Giant Trance E+ with the same size wheels and same winter tyres
Brendon@OEB
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They're the best tires!!! In a previous life when I was running a motorcycle dealership in Alaska I'd commute in the winter on my old XC race bike and ran 26x2.8 I believe, loved the grip on the ice!Lucky me, Brendon. I own a Giant Trance E+ with the same size wheels and same winter tyres
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Stefan Mikes
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It is quite interesting these tyres behave flawlessly on ice but can slip on fresh or loose snow... No grip at all!
Brendon@OEB
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I think that's more attributed to tire width rather than tread pattern. Wider tires displace more weight and aren't as likely to be pushed around in snowy ruts. I think from a commuting perspective the 27.5x2.6 Ice Spiker Pro is the best of all worlds. If you want to trail ride a wider, fat bike makes a huge difference.
GuruUno
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Maybe this is the next step??
Guy replaces bike wheels with saw blades so he can ride across the ice | Boing Boing
Um… OK. Just don’t pedal in a circle too many times.[Via Laughing Squid]Image: YouTube
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Stefan Mikes
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Darwin Award winner for 2021!Maybe this is the next step??
Guy replaces bike wheels with saw blades so he can ride across the ice | Boing Boing
Um… OK. Just don’t pedal in a circle too many times.[Via Laughing Squid]Image: YouTube
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