There are higher end Specialized road and mountain non-e bikes that cost more than most mid-range and even some higher end e-bikes. Does the shop not sell those?
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There are higher end Specialized road and mountain non-e bikes that cost more than most mid-range and even some higher end e-bikes. Does the shop not sell those?
Nxkharra
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First motor error and not responding after 1,900 miles on the new motor.
Vado 5 stoped responding, display showed flashing “motor error” and “no battery” message.
did SOP turning the bike off and then on after 30 seconds or so. No improvement after three try. activated Mission Controls which showed the issue.
turned the bike off and waited few minutes. I then turned the bike on and no more error message.
I took the battery off and put it back on at home to ensure there was no loose connection.
uploaded the issue to Specialized.
will be checking with LBS soon.
hope it is not sign of things to come.
I was riding in turbo mode a lot due to my knee acting up today. Wonder if the motor and battery got hotter than usual and connections issues....
Update-longer ride today (33 miles). Mostly in Eco mode, some Sport, and seldom Turbo. No issues.
now wondering if riding in turbo mode cause motor heating and or connection from battery to motor or motor to display,....
Any ideas?
Vado 5 stoped responding, display showed flashing “motor error” and “no battery” message.
did SOP turning the bike off and then on after 30 seconds or so. No improvement after three try. activated Mission Controls which showed the issue.
turned the bike off and waited few minutes. I then turned the bike on and no more error message.
I took the battery off and put it back on at home to ensure there was no loose connection.
uploaded the issue to Specialized.
will be checking with LBS soon.
hope it is not sign of things to come.
I was riding in turbo mode a lot due to my knee acting up today. Wonder if the motor and battery got hotter than usual and connections issues....
Update-longer ride today (33 miles). Mostly in Eco mode, some Sport, and seldom Turbo. No issues.
now wondering if riding in turbo mode cause motor heating and or connection from battery to motor or motor to display,....
Any ideas?
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Re centering calipers, if you clamp the disc with the caliper pulling the brake lever and the caliper is still not centered, you can use a feeler gauge on whichever side is still rubbing, I used .003 as it was handy, insert the feeler gauge on the rubbing side, clamp the disc with the lever then tighten the caliper. You could even probably use an index card. Works on those rotors that are not perfectly flat and you can't find the right spot to make the adjustment.
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Fred Quasko
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I am enjoying my new 5.0 very much! I found a low profile drone carrier from Adorama that fits the front rack perfectly. It is a Lowepro DroneGuard CS 200.
Bike gets great range, is very smooth, powerful, stable, and the riding position is quite comfortable. Saddle is great, too.
Bike gets great range, is very smooth, powerful, stable, and the riding position is quite comfortable. Saddle is great, too.
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Art Deco
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I don't think you are suppossed to admit to liking the Como more than the Vado.
Went on a 26 mi round town ride on the mostly new Como 5 today.
Stopped by the LBS and changed the tire circumference setting. Disappointingly, I had my ratios reversed, the tire circumference number needs to be smaller to make the computer think the tire is going to have more revolutions per mile. When I got back and checked the distance it was shorter! Big bummer there, the guys at the lbs like me though, now that they have a concession stand open I bought them a cold one
. New numbers will be 82 for the Como and 84 for the Vado I believe.
I like the tires on the Como. The smooth tread, seems to be less rolling resistance than the Triggers on the Vado and I have more confidence in the smooth tread in cornering on pavement.
First long run on the very new Brooks B67 saddle. It is a keeper. The OEM saddle was chaffing the back of the leg where it meets the front of the saddle. Dowsed the Brooks saddle in neetsfoot oil and it is good to go. Think I got the last one in the U.S.!
Also installed 200 mm brake rotors front and back, leftovers from the Vado experiment. Certainly a difference in stopping. Note: was on the Vado a few weeks ago running downhill on a sidewalk where it meets an overpass with a curve before it crosses the road, the road also has a curve so an oncoming cars line of sight is not the farthest, mine was farther and I came to a pretty quick stop with some scratch laying and sideways movement of the back tire. He came to a stop also but I don't think I could have made it across the road before he crossed my path. Like to think the brakes saved me on that one.
Also noticed on the Como the seating position is rearward almost directly over the back tire, because of this the movement of the front tire over bumps is felt very little at the ass point.
Can't go wrong with the Vado or Como, but I'm really liking the Como. Ride on!
Stopped by the LBS and changed the tire circumference setting. Disappointingly, I had my ratios reversed, the tire circumference number needs to be smaller to make the computer think the tire is going to have more revolutions per mile. When I got back and checked the distance it was shorter! Big bummer there, the guys at the lbs like me though, now that they have a concession stand open I bought them a cold one
. New numbers will be 82 for the Como and 84 for the Vado I believe. I like the tires on the Como. The smooth tread, seems to be less rolling resistance than the Triggers on the Vado and I have more confidence in the smooth tread in cornering on pavement.
First long run on the very new Brooks B67 saddle. It is a keeper. The OEM saddle was chaffing the back of the leg where it meets the front of the saddle. Dowsed the Brooks saddle in neetsfoot oil and it is good to go. Think I got the last one in the U.S.!
Also installed 200 mm brake rotors front and back, leftovers from the Vado experiment. Certainly a difference in stopping. Note: was on the Vado a few weeks ago running downhill on a sidewalk where it meets an overpass with a curve before it crosses the road, the road also has a curve so an oncoming cars line of sight is not the farthest, mine was farther and I came to a pretty quick stop with some scratch laying and sideways movement of the back tire. He came to a stop also but I don't think I could have made it across the road before he crossed my path. Like to think the brakes saved me on that one.
Also noticed on the Como the seating position is rearward almost directly over the back tire, because of this the movement of the front tire over bumps is felt very little at the ass point.
Can't go wrong with the Vado or Como, but I'm really liking the Como. Ride on!
Art Deco
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See this thread among others on Como vs Vado]I don't think you are suppossed to admit to liking the Como more than the Vado.
Reason(s) for the harsh Vado ride
Given the number of suspension seat posts mentioned here (and I'll probably join the crowd soon), I suspect I'm not the only one to have noticed this, and I'm simply curious about why this seems to be so. Mainly, I've been surprised at how jolting the ride on my Vado can be. As an example...
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Art Deco
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Suppossed to be OK., but if you can cover it to keep rain out of the comppartment, that's better.
Sierratim
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Shouldn't be an issue as long as it's not too dusty or wet. In that case I'd suggest a water proof rain cover for the bike. Otherwise the frame mounted battery terminals can get contaminated.
Yogajohn
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That makes sense. the terminals are totally exposed. The thing is carrying a bike cover with me. Maybe there is something that would just cover the battery area.
I’m running 25-30 psi in the como tires. Air suspension has got to help. Maybe I’ll switch tires and see if there is s difference.See this thread among others on Como vs Vado]
Reason(s) for the harsh Vado ride
Given the number of suspension seat posts mentioned here (and I'll probably join the crowd soon), I suspect I'm not the only one to have noticed this, and I'm simply curious about why this seems to be so. Mainly, I've been surprised at how jolting the ride on my Vado can be. As an example...
Yogajohn
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I have a 2021 and it's on the fender. I really like it because it's a little lower and also out of the way of the handlebars. It feels like a cleaner look.
Art Deco
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I'm happy with 40 to 50 psi in my Como tires.
Sierratim
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Our bike covers go in smallish stuff sacks that only use a potion of the V5 rack.
Yogajohn
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What cover do you have?
Sierratim
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Stefan Mikes
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I wonder why no one of you people has tried the Specialized Electrak 2.0 Armadillo tyres on a Vado. These are still used on the high-end Euro Vado 6.0. Thick 2" tyres with a lot of vibration damping capability, slick but with perfect road-grip even at low temps (thanks to the Gripton compound), noiseless and hard to puncture. The thickest tyres that still fit the DryTech fenders.
@Marci jo's opinion on Electraks is different, though
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