Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club
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Went for another drive today, prob had over 20 miles on 8 or 9% battery, riding without support is not too bad on the Vado really. Probably the biggest drag is the tires and the weight, that extra 30# can really be felt when starting out, once moving not too bad. At least there is very little drag via the motor.
I was doing good on the conservation of energy til granny passed me on the Como
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I was doing good on the conservation of energy til granny passed me on the Como
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Nxkharra
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I do feel the drag on my Vado 5. It is not much but I feel it when going uphill. Not noticeable on flat and of course not downhill. I was told it is about 3 watts or so.Went for another drive today, prob had over 20 miles on 8 or 9% battery, riding without support is not too bad on the Vado really. Probably the biggest drag is the tires and the weight, that extra 30# can really be felt when starting out, once moving not too bad. At least there is very little drag via the motor.
I was doing good on the conservation of energy til granny passed me on the Como
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Kam1936
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For those with Velosurance or those thinking about getting it. Today I used road side assistance. The guy came and picked me and my bike up in a hugh flatbed.
From the time of my call it took about 45 minutes for him to arrive. We used strap clamps, a blanket and a towel to keep the Vado from getting scratched. Aside from the flatbed being overkill, the ride was smooth from my home to the lbs. Bike is getting cleaned, wheels trued, derailleur lubed and adjusted, both brakes adjusted and bolts checked and tightened to specs. $150.00. Probably won't be ready for a couple days due to COVID-19 slowing everything down.
I know someone was curious about how it would work. Well, today I found out. Everything went smooth. Once you put in your phone number they connect you to a local tow service. I'm sure my neighbors were like what the hell? That's ok, served its purpose and didn't cost a penny.
From the time of my call it took about 45 minutes for him to arrive. We used strap clamps, a blanket and a towel to keep the Vado from getting scratched. Aside from the flatbed being overkill, the ride was smooth from my home to the lbs. Bike is getting cleaned, wheels trued, derailleur lubed and adjusted, both brakes adjusted and bolts checked and tightened to specs. $150.00. Probably won't be ready for a couple days due to COVID-19 slowing everything down. I know someone was curious about how it would work. Well, today I found out. Everything went smooth. Once you put in your phone number they connect you to a local tow service. I'm sure my neighbors were like what the hell?
That's ok, served its purpose and didn't cost a penny.I was trying to get the assist down to where it felt like a normal bike, could still feel it at 10%, went to 5% and switching between that setting and off couldn't really tell the difference, so turned assist off and rode it that way. Now I don't have ebike legs anymore
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Nxkharra
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I have the same insurance and was curious. Thanks for sharing.For those with Velosurance or those thinking about getting it. Today I used road side assistance. The guy came and picked me and my bike up in a hugh flatbed.
I know someone was curious about how it would work. Well, today I found out. Everything went smooth. Once you put in your phone number they connect you to a local tow service. I'm sure my neighbors were like what the hell?
Nxkharra
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I had a flat tire couple of weeks ago and thought about calling them. I ended up fixing the flat in the field as I didn’t know how the towing would work. Good to know.
Better flat bed (overkill) than a tiny car that you have to jam the bike into trunk.
Sierratim
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- Nevada City, CA & Paradise Valley, AZ
You are now officially a certified bike home mechanic!
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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My Vado finally goes to the Warsaw LBS for the display replacement on Monday. Cannot wait!
Kam1936
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Likewise. Happy for you! It's way overdue.
I kept getting mixed up with which brake lever is for front/back because with all my motorbikes including the actual one it has always been the right lever for the front brake and the Vado (like other bikes) has it to the opposite.
As this could lead to a/my wrong reaction in an emergency situation I have switched the brake sides on my Vado today.
Doing it carefully as you are opening the brake system it has worked well, and I survived my 15km test ride afterwards.
I'm happy now, right side is for the front brake as I am used to.
Has any other motorcyclist had that mind problem or is it just mine which isn't able to switch?
As this could lead to a/my wrong reaction in an emergency situation I have switched the brake sides on my Vado today.
Doing it carefully as you are opening the brake system it has worked well, and I survived my 15km test ride afterwards.
I'm happy now, right side is for the front brake as I am used to.
Has any other motorcyclist had that mind problem or is it just mine which isn't able to switch?
Sierratim
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- Nevada City, CA & Paradise Valley, AZ
Bikes in N. America are usually setup with the right brake lever controlling the rear brake; 'right rear' is the saying here. Surprised that Specialized bikes sold in Europe don't follow Euro conventions. Certainly confusing and could be a bit sketchy in an emergency stop.I kept getting mixed up with which brake lever is for front/back because with all my motorbikes including the actual one it has always been the right lever for the front brake and the Vado (like other bikes) has it to the opposite.
As this could lead to a/my wrong reaction in an emergency situation I have switched the brake sides on my Vado today.
Doing it carefully as you are opening the brake system it has worked well, and I survived my 15km test ride afterwards.
I'm happy now, right side is for the front brake as I am used to.
Has any other motorcyclist had that mind problem or is it just mine which isn't able to switch?
Nxkharra
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I was confused also. As @Sierratim mentioned: In the U.S., the law requires that all bikes are sold with the left hand controlling the front brake, and the right hand the rear brake. It's the same in France. In Italy and Great Britain, it's the other way around.
As @Sierratim mentioned in #355:
You are now officially a certified bike home mechanic!
Want it changed on your Vado?
Nxkharra
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I am used to it now. Thanks.As @Sierratim mentioned in #355:
You are now officially a certified bike home mechanic!
Sierratim
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- Region
- USA
- City
- Nevada City, CA & Paradise Valley, AZ
So, confusion reins!!
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
I kept getting mixed up with which brake lever is for front/back because with all my motorbikes including the actual one it has always been the right lever for the front brake and the Vado (like other bikes) has it to the opposite.
As this could lead to a/my wrong reaction in an emergency situation I have switched the brake sides on my Vado today.
Doing it carefully as you are opening the brake system it has worked well, and I survived my 15km test ride afterwards.
I'm happy now, right side is for the front brake as I am used to.
Has any other motorcyclist had that mind problem or is it just mine which isn't able to switch?
I don't know about Italy but indeed the bikes in the UK have the left lever controlling the rear brake. The rest of Europe -- to my knowledge -- uses the same convention as the U.S. Right lever for the rear brake.
Now @TS25, an interesting story (pay attention). My brother is a motorist. Cars, motorbikes, whatnot. One day -- precisely because motorbikes have the right lever for the front brake -- he -- just like you did -- replaced the levers. The next day, one of his sons came for a visit. He borrowed the bike from his dad. A block farther, the son was met with Over The Bars. A broken shoulder.
Thoughts?
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Sure. Sad story.
1. My Vado has XL diamond frame and the saddle is not in low position. So bring your folding ladder and your jockstrap if you'd like to try it. There aren't many people who could fit on it. My wife only asked once if she could try it, and my answer was sure, if you can get on it. So the chance breaking a shoulder by going over the bar was on my side only if I hadn't swapped the brake sides.
2. If I'd lend it to anyone else, I'd deem a hint as obligatory.
I'm into beach sailing too, and they can get really fast. Sometimes we swap them among ourselves, and although we are experienced sailors we always exchange hints before taking off. Great fun BTW. And no brake confusion problem: they don't have any.
3. If I borrow something I always ask for specialities to be observed.
But your story could make me place a hint on the Vado bar. Wait: I'd have to scratch it off lending it to a Brit.
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