Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

[Marci jo]

Hey Como 5.0 owners; does anyone know how to the adjust the suspension seatpost?
It’s supposed to have 40mm of travel but right now it’s locked up tight with zero movement. I googled for more info and watched a couple YouTube videos. They said to adjust the hex screw at the bottom of the post. So far that didn’t work.
Any info would help.

 

[nope]

Hey Como 5.0 owners; does anyone know how to the adjust the suspension seatpost?
It’s supposed to have 40mm of travel but right now it’s locked up tight with zero movement. I googled for more info and watched a couple YouTube videos. They said to adjust the hex screw at the bottom of the post. So far that didn’t work.
Any info would help.

Same experience with the suspension post on my 2022 Como 4.0. I gave it back to the shop and installed the post from the from the 2021 Como 5.0. Saved a lot of weight as well

 

[Marci jo]

Same experience with the suspension post on my 2022 Como 4.0. I gave it back to the shop and installed the post from the from the 2021 Como 5.0. Saved a lot of weight as well

Darn. I was thinking the problem was “user error“
How much travel are you getting on your 2021 seat post? And is it adjustable?
I haven’t decided yet, I just might get a Kinekt suspension seat post.

 

[nope]

Darn. I was thinking the problem was “user error“
How much travel are you getting on your 2021 seat post? And is it adjustable?
I haven’t decided yet, I just might get a Kinekt suspension seat post.

I tried the adjustment with no luck. The replaced seat post is rigid, the original from the 2021 Como 5.0. The 2021 Como has the Thudbuster and the resulting plush ride.
The original tires on the 2022 Como 4.0 are huge and running low pressure gets a nice ride, that and the Ergon saddle works for me.

 

[MrMackyB]

So nearly 1 week in on my new Tero 5
First things first, in XL size, the bike is an absolute beast - it doesn't fit into the cycle locker in our road which is a major issue Im Ok for the moment as I can hang it across 2 bays, but long term it looks like I will have to take the front wheel off every day to store it safely.
Performance wise, the weight takes a bit of getting used to but the motor feels very powerful and the bike is well balanced.
I added the official Specialized (EQ) set which includes fenders and inbuilt lights and a topeak bag for my commute in. (Does anyone know how to turn the inbuilt lights off?)
I have commuted in twice this week, 26 mile round trip each time, it has been a joy to ride at those sort of distances, Im in 3 days next week, I am enjoying the rides so far, so credit where credit is deserved
Battery life has been OK, I have ridden 62 miles this week in total and that took me from 100% to 12% so I reckon 70 miles on a full charge
That is on mainly flattish roads using eco for 90% and trail for 10%
The gearing isn't great for roads, Im spending my entire trip in the 2 highest gears, Im going for a long off road ride tomorrow so I fully expect that not to be the case then.

All in all it is a good bike, but it really should be for the price!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Congratulations, Macky!
The daylight running lights are there for your safety and cannot be turned off.

 

[Marcela]

I'm finally satisfied with the conversion to the 9 spd on the Como from the 11 spd. Everything was running great and I decided I had better change the derailleur to the proper one with the additional hanger. When I did that things went down hill. Without the hanger the B line was real close to the cogs so everything shifted with purpose, with the additional hanger and correct space the shifting wasn't as crisp or positive. I fiddled with it and changed chains and finally got it working pretty well, 1/4 turn either way on the adjusting screw can make a difference. I am back to the 9 spd chain, can't recommend the thicker 5-8 spd chain at the moment.

I was comparing the 11 spd derailleur and 9 spd Alivio derailleur, the return spring of the 11 spd is twice the size of the 9 spd spring which I am thinking is the reason for the mushy shifting. Nothing to do about that, shifting to a bigger cog is fine, it is when tension on the cable is relaxed to shift to a smaller cog that it is slow sometimes and was hanging up. Maybe it will get better.

So I left the Vado as an 11 spd. As a compensation, I shortened the handlebars to 25". This to me feels better and I like the more compact feel. I have the aftermarket slightly raised handlebars also, for anyone installing raised handlebars or making changes to the gooseneck to raise the sitting position, shortening the handlebars and moving the levers in will give slack in the cables for the change.

Ride on.

 

[coffmandave]

As a new Tero user (arrives Sat) I'm wondering has anyone connected their Garmin watch to their Tero? Is it possible or is it just the dedicated Garmin cycling computers?

I'm late to this party, but my Garmin connects just fine to the Tero for cadence tracking. I assume it works just fine for you too, but if it doesn't, just know it should!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I'm late to this party, but my Garmin connects just fine to the Tero for cadence tracking. I assume it works just fine for you too, but if it doesn't, just know it should!

I'm not sure what about the e-bike battery %, range, and assistance mode on the Garmin watch though.

 

[coffmandave]

I'm not sure what about the e-bike battery %, range, and assistance mode on the Garmin watch though.

If the bike does that, my Forerunner 645 isn't fancy enough to know it.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

If the bike does that, my Forerunner 645 isn't fancy enough to know it.

That's why Edges and ELEMNTs are proper e-bike displays nowadays (at least for Specialized and Giant e-bikes).

 

[CodyDog]

A little Como and Vado gravel action in Colorado.

 

[Onimaru]

Hoping to ride my bike soon. Finally got my motor replaced. Test rode fine. Drove the bike home. Won’t power on now. Same behavior as if I try to turn on the TCD2 on my wife’s with the battery pulled.

So probably a loose connection from the wiring harness (Specialized had the LBS replace my motor, full wiring harness, and speed sensor). Back to the LBS today for (hopefully) a quick fix.

Will post a separate thread on the motor issue once it’s finally all resolved!

 

[Marcela]

when I had mine apart i zip tied the wires in a bundle and singles to doubles so they have support. Some of those wires are teeny weeny.

 

[Onimaru]

It was a quick fix. As expected, one of the harness clips didn’t fully seat and vibrated loose on the road.

 

[Marcela]

Boy I gotta pass this along. They make some awesome looking bikes. Resist. Resist. Resist.

polebicycles.com

 

[gpburdell]

Well look what followed me home today.

Stumbled on a five month old ‘22 Vado 4.0 with under 100 miles at a price that got me to rethink my intention to buy a 5.0.

Now to figure out what changes I need to make.

 

[CodyDog]

Well look what followed me home today.

Stumbled on a five month old ‘22 Vado 4.0 with under 100 miles at a price that got me to rethink my intention to buy a 5.0.

Now to figure out what changes I need to make.

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Congrats!

 

[Marcela]

Well look what followed me home today.

Stumbled on a five month old ‘22 Vado 4.0 with under 100 miles at a price that got me to rethink my intention to buy a 5.0.

Now to figure out what changes I need to make.

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Nice carrier. What brand is that? Nice bike too!

 

[gpburdell]

Nice carrier. What brand is that? Nice bike too!

Thanks.

Rack is a Super Duty Single from 1UP-USA. I like that it's fairly light and also expandable to two bikes with the Super Duty AddOn - of which two can be used for a total off three spots. There's a ramp option but we've not needed it.

1UP's stuff isn't cheap, but it's solidly built and they have great customer service if you have any questions.

Edit - I should add that when using with a bike with fenders you'll want to get a couple velcro cinch straps to secure the wheels to the trays, and thus not need to apply pressure on the rear fender. I still wrapped the spool with a small towel for cushioning. For extra "security" using a couple of the wheel locks from 1UP will ensure there's no way for the bike to exit the carrier.

Biggest thing I like is the modularity and the ability to adjust bikes to one side or the other to accomodate handbar/seat interference. Had a bugger of a time with my wife's Verve+2 and my hybrid on the Kuat NV 2.0 we started her with since the bike positioning is fairly static with just a little adjustment of the front wheel height. With the 1UP racks it's easy to ensure everything is clear.