Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club
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rochrunner
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Yeah, I wish it were a 2032: I have about a dozen of those in stock since they're used in so many sensors and other devices that I have.
kahn
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Okay, you can tell where my mind is is is NOT this morning. My comment mentioned batteries and you mentioned 2032. I thought you were talking about the YEAR 2032 and what great batteries we could expect then to power our bikes!
Got any pictures of the new theft-prevention mounting bracket system? I love when they make sure parts are user friendly!!!!!
Stefan Mikes
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Igor, it could be a version of PearTune (a chip) . I will tell you more about it later. Make sure the Vado is NOT the 2022 model, as the new MasterMind Vados cannot be easily defeated. There's even simpler mechanical solution known as Planet3 that is made in Croatia. Again, I will tell you more later.
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Stefan hello,
The question was more whether it can be solved in LBS software or it has to go this way like platnet3.
I’ve been thinking about buying a new e bike for a while now solely for size reasons (it’s currently M and I need L or XL).
I have the opportunity to buy a Vado 5.0 2021, which I have as a good price, so I'm stupid that it doesn't have full power.
Another option is the VADO 5.0 SL EQ 2021, as an option because I use the bike as a trek. I have a dilemma here, because it draws me to Vado with full force.
The third option is to wait for the new model 6.0 2022. I don’t ride every day, but when I have the time, and the weather conditions allow.
Current Vado 6.0 settings are 30% support where I make a 20-30km route I make an average speed of 28-30km / h. I drive exclusively on asphalt, with minor ascents.
Stefan hello,
The question was more whether it can be solved in LBS software or it has to go this way like platnet3.
I’ve been thinking about buying a new e bike for a while now solely for size reasons (it’s currently M and I need L or XL).
I have the opportunity to buy a Vado 5.0 2021, which I have as a good price, so I'm stupid that it doesn't have full power.
Another option is the VADO 5.0 SL EQ 2021, as an option because I use the bike as a trek. I have a dilemma here, because it draws me to Vado with full force.
The third option is to wait for the new model 6.0 2022. I don’t ride every day, but when I have the time, and the weather conditions allow.
Current Vado 6.0 settings are 30% support where I make a 20-30km route I make an average speed of 28-30km / h. I drive exclusively on asphalt, with minor ascents.
Stefan Mikes
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- Mazovia, PL
All European e-bikes are restricted to 25 km/h because a 25 km/h e-bike is just a bike by the EU law. The only way to remove the restriction is to go the illegal way (electronic or mechanical derestrictor). Vado 6.0 is the only S-Pedelec made by Specialized, and that's a street legal European moped. (I understand your country is outside the EU but it does not change anything related to Specialized).
Allan47.7339
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Bicycle industry calls for ban on sale, application and use of e-bike tampering equipment
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Just because.......we can.Bicycle industry calls for ban on sale, application and use of e-bike tampering equipment
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The industry takes strong stance against tampering of e-bikes. 15 national bicycle industry associations and 68 companies have become signatories to a self-commitment to prevent the tampering of e-bikes under the umbrella of CONEBI.
Forgive me everyone, but I'm new and don't know how to introduce a new topic to this sub-category of the forum, so I'm just hitting 'Reply'. I've just bought a Specialized Turbo Como 700 step through size S in the UK. I am confused as to what version this is, since everyone here uses single digits or a format like 5.0 to describe theirs. So I don't precisely know which one I've got. I really like riding it, by the way, and I like the Mission Control app (apart from its lack of awareness of the Apple Watch), but I am disappointed that it has zero security features - a cheap moped would be more difficult to steal! My other main gripe is that you can't take the battery indoors to charge it and leave the bike out in the rain, unless you want the battery cavity and its electrical contacts to host a pool of water! I'm thinking of fabricating a cover to deal with this. Anyone else worried about these issues?
kahn
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Welcome. I'm sure someone will know how to identify your model.
In the main Specialized forum, near the upper right should be "Post Thread" button to start a new thread. Unless new members are somewhat restricted (which I don't remember). There was just a discussion of creating some kind of cover for the battery compartment or using Saran Wrap or other cellophane type of product. I guess there is 3d printing something if someone's got talent in that area.
It does seem odd that they have not come up with a keyed ignition or similar. I gather from what I've read that they now do offer some kind of code to lock their newer models.
Again, welcome and enjoy the bike.
Art Deco
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There are cold weather wraps for the removable batteries in the downtube of the heavy Vados and Comos( neoprene that attach with velcro straps) that should be waterproof enough for a stationary bike. I have them for snow and ice, but I think someone used them on a rack ... maybe at highway speeds.
rochrunner
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As a follow-up on my replacement of the battery in the bar-mounted display on my Vado 4.0, although the manual shows an "anti-twist bracket" being installed, mine had no such part and I was able to twist it right out and replace the CR2012 battery ($3.27 at Home Depot) in about a minute flat. I also did not have to redo my display customizations as implied in the manual. In other words, it was no big deal at all!
I picked up a new small vado 5.0 step thru for the girlfriend as a bit more appropriate bike to ride with me when I am riding my Levo SL. I registered so I could ask what suspension post everyone was running on their Vado but I was pleasantly surprised looking at the seat post last night it appears that these new vados come stock with a specalized suspension seat post, though I cannot attest to how well it works. I figure I'll give it a test ride here in a bit .
Stefan Mikes
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Congratularions! Please report your ride impressions!
I may give it a spin to work, though its blowing hard enough outside right now to make me reconsider.
Heres a very quick and dirty video of the new suspension seat post, demonstrated poorly
Stefan Mikes
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Unlike your Levo SL, full power Vado is ideal for headwind rides!
I don't think the suspension seat-post is the most vital feature of the 2020 Vado 5.0Heres a very quick and dirty video of the new suspension seat post, demonstrated poorly
I would be excited with the large battery, improved motor, the new Mastermind display, and the air-fork! Unlike your Levo SL, full power Vado is ideal for headwind rides!
I don't think the suspension seat-post is the most vital feature of the 2020 Vado 5.0
Just rode it a few miles(3) into the winds from hell! Certainly powered right through them. Though to be honest I'd rather ride my Levo over the Vado after this ride, but I didnt buy the vado for myself
. That being said I am impressed with the Vado for sure. Quite comfy and tons of power! Had some issues, but all of them I attribute to the bike store I picked it up from ( Did a 7 hour round trip to get the bike yesterday) whom said it would be ready for pick up in the afternoon, and I called them about an hour and a half out to let them know I was getting closer (around 4:30PM) to which they briskly said yeah ok and hung up. When I got to the store the bike was not on the ready to go rack for pick up and I assume they very quickly finished assembling it when I got there around 5:45 because as I discovered right before I took off for my ride right now the handle bars were crooked which I fixed, and when I was riding I stood up on the pedals to test the suspension and the handle bars flipped over!!! Luckily I wasn't doing anything crazy at the time so I just was able to flip them back but wow to not tighten the stem correctly... I will torque it properly before I ride home. Also the shock was not set up at all it appears because I only weight 130lbs and and light pressure on the front fork depresses the shock significantly so when I get home I will air it up with some pressure for the correct weight.But other than that beautiful ride and like I said all the actual issues were just the LBS not being ready for it to be picked up I think. Rode great and cut through the headwinds, will be perfect for the GF for us to ride around the paved bike trails and paved lake trails/roads around here
I am looking forward to riding it back home Edit: I will say for the display, the thing beeps like crazy!!! Non stop almost! That may be the radar feature.
Stefan Mikes
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Things happen. My first Specialized LBS people forgot inflating the tires...Just rode it a few miles(3) into the winds from hell! Certainly powered right through them. Though to be honest I'd rather ride my Levo over the Vado after this ride, but I didnt buy the vado for myself
Many happy miles! The colour of your gf's Vado is gorgeous! We in this Club say: "The red is the fasterestest color!"But other than that beautiful ride and like I said all the actual issues were just the LBS not being ready for it to be picked up I think. Rode great and cut through the headwinds, will be perfect for the GF for us to ride around the paved bike trails and paved lake trails/roads around here
This.
kahn
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And, of course, the rear! Sorry about that. Maybe it means good luck from here on out.
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