Terry317
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Yes, mine tilts but no side to side or ability to raise or lower. Seems fine for now.
Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club
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Sierratim
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I 3D printed an extension for my Vados stem mounted light to clear a handle bar bag. Version 1 vibrated too much. Version 2 is fiber reinforced and is very stiff.
Terry317
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I like that idea, a short bracket with Star washer to reduce movement. Thanks!
Stefan Mikes
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Just to say something 
My brother will return my Vado on Sunday, after we have completed a planned metric century ride.
Our plan is I would be riding my Lovelec e-bike, as it is very stable at constant speed, and is economical on the battery, while we'll be experimenting with Mission Control for Jacek on the Vado for maximum battery range. His strong legs will get only as much of assistance as he is unable to ride faster than I (On earlier rides, my brother was really frustrated when he was riding at 31 km/h on the Lovelec, and Vado was reaching 34 km/h under same conditions with 40/80% asistance).
For July, I plan a Vado metric century with friends in Lesser Poland (around Cracow), which is a hilly terrain. Could be interesting.
My brother will return my Vado on Sunday, after we have completed a planned metric century ride.
Our plan is I would be riding my Lovelec e-bike, as it is very stable at constant speed, and is economical on the battery, while we'll be experimenting with Mission Control for Jacek on the Vado for maximum battery range. His strong legs will get only as much of assistance as he is unable to ride faster than I
(On earlier rides, my brother was really frustrated when he was riding at 31 km/h on the Lovelec, and Vado was reaching 34 km/h under same conditions with 40/80% asistance).For July, I plan a Vado metric century with friends in Lesser Poland (around Cracow), which is a hilly terrain. Could be interesting.
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rochrunner
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I would have been better off with that color. Some of our trails are very dusty and the Carbon color really shows it where my other white bike does not.
Sierratim
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Sacramento River Trail? Beautiful spot, and lots of miles away from traffic!
I've got the same Talis rack bag. It's on my Vado for every ride, except grocery shopping when I use panniers.
Stefan Mikes
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Would the Vado battery fit in the bag? Just curious.
Brendon@OEB
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You might be able to deform the bag a bit to squeeze the battery in there. I'd worry about that much weight bouncing around over the back wheel. I have the same bag to bring my lunch to work and it gets bounced around a touch back there. No other way about it and it's not the rack or bags fault.
Brendon@OEB
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When do the 2021 models come out? I may go on a full suspension hunt
Which ones are you looking at? The Vado SL is the big news this year and the LTD Vado.
Superpilgrim
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Hi Tim, I’ve just raised the bar and have an issue like yours . I don’t know how to attach the light to the bike. Any chance that you could let me have to template for the 3D printed bracket and I’ll try and get one printed in the UK..unless you know if there’s a standard bracket? Thanks Mark
Full suspension.
Sierratim
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- Nevada City, CA & Paradise Valley, AZ
The file is loaded on my son's printer. I see what I can do to get a copy.
Sierratim
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- USA
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- Nevada City, CA & Paradise Valley, AZ
The Vado battery is severalminches too long. I wouldn't recommend it.
I use an Ortlieb Classic pannier when I borrow my wife's battery for a long ride...
Superpilgrim
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Thank you !
Stefan Mikes
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Marcela, that doesn't need to be Specialized. I can come up with some suggestions for you if you like.
I know. I’m familiar with specialized and their setup and happy with their products, and they are local. I may investigate giant and trek, they both have local shops also. I’m under the impression specialized emtb are pretty nice.
Thx for the offer, you can make suggestions if you want.
Phyz
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I have not yet ventured as far as the Sacramento River Trail yet. But I’ve made a couple of runs along the gem that is the American River Parkway (Jed Smith Trail). Great for walks and rides. It is well used, but (to me) never feels crowded.
I have a pair of Blackburn grocery panniers, but have yet to shop with the bike.
I imagine their are separate trunk bags and panniers that can attach to the rack separately or together, but the Racktime Talis and Blackburn Grocery panniers aren’t them. Oh well.
Phyz
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It’s a spacious bag. I’ve thrown in a plush hand towel to reduce the bouncing. Not big enough to hold a Vado battery, though.
