Stefan Mikes
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The 5.0 comes with the 4 A charger.
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Stefan Mikes
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I don't think so. It is simply more efficient.
Sierratim
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My Vado 5 pack was at 43% charge at the end of this morning's ride. The charger is on a raised wooden shelf. Curious as to how warm it gets I took periodic measurements of the warmest spot I could find on the top of the case using a contactless IR thermometer. This was about 1 inch in from each edge near the AC power cord connection.
I leave the charger connected when it's not in use. The reading at time = 0 is just before charging started. Ambient was 76.1°F.
t= 0; 79.1°F; 42% charge
t= 2; 86.0°F; 43%
t= 20; 115.7°F; 53%
t= 40; 132.8°F; 64%
t= 72; 141.2°F; 79%
t=110; 148.4°F; 94%
t=125; 140.1°F; 98%
I stopped taking readings at t=125 minutes when the case temperature dropped. Ambient was unchanged.
At over 140°F, the case is uncomfortable to hold. As the OP said, really warm and almost hot. Since it isn't fan cooled it's not too far out there though. IMHO, the case could benefit from good vent openings. I'm guessing they were going for more dust and moisture protection vs lower temps.
I know, TMI. Can't help it...
I leave the charger connected when it's not in use. The reading at time = 0 is just before charging started. Ambient was 76.1°F.
t= 0; 79.1°F; 42% charge
t= 2; 86.0°F; 43%
t= 20; 115.7°F; 53%
t= 40; 132.8°F; 64%
t= 72; 141.2°F; 79%
t=110; 148.4°F; 94%
t=125; 140.1°F; 98%
I stopped taking readings at t=125 minutes when the case temperature dropped. Ambient was unchanged.
At over 140°F, the case is uncomfortable to hold. As the OP said, really warm and almost hot. Since it isn't fan cooled it's not too far out there though. IMHO, the case could benefit from good vent openings. I'm guessing they were going for more dust and moisture protection vs lower temps.
I know, TMI. Can't help it...
Stefan Mikes
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- Mazovia, PL
I like your engineering approach very much!I know, TMI. Can't help it...
Stefan Mikes
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Perhaps you should direct a cooling fan onto the charger?
Art Deco
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You forgot to chart your data, Tim.My Vado 5 pack was at 43% charge at the end of this morning's ride. The charger is on a raised wooden shelf. Curious as to how warm it gets I took periodic measurements of the warmest spot I could find on the top of the case using a contactless IR thermometer. This was about 1 inch in from each edge near the AC power cord connection.
I leave the charger connected when it's not in use. The reading at time = 0 is just before charging started. Ambient was 76.1°F.
t= 0; 79.1°F; 42% charge
t= 2; 86.0°F; 43%
t= 20; 115.7°F; 53%
t= 40; 132.8°F; 64%
t= 72; 141.2°F; 79%
t=110; 148.4°F; 94%
t=125; 140.1°F; 98%
I stopped taking readings at t=125 minutes when the case temperature dropped. Ambient was unchanged.
At over 140°F, the case is uncomfortable to hold. As the OP said, really warm and almost hot. Since it isn't fan cooled it's not too far out there though. IMHO, the case could benefit from good vent openings. I'm guessing they were going for more dust and moisture protection vs lower temps.
I know, TMI. Can't help it...
Sierratim
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Dang!...
Brendon@OEB
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Snapped a pic on the commute home of Mango, loving the Racktime tail bag. Switched from the 120mm stem to a 110 and flipped it up to rest my elbows on the bars, helps keep the speed up as you're a bit more aero. We're putting a big tire order from Specialized so since we made freight I'm getting some Como bars to try out with Ergon grips. Really don't ride up right much and don't want clip on aero bars. Resting the arms on the bars is a nice way to keep a higher speed over rolling hills and wind, I think the narrower Como bars with the sweep will help.
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Stefan Mikes
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You seem to have changed the pedals to clipless ones?
Brendon@OEB
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Yep, tried the commute in tennies but really prefer having my foot in the same place the whole time, plus running shoe covers is that much easier. Much needed in our winter/spring months!
Stefan Mikes
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Nothing wrong with that. I currently prefer MTB platform pedals with MTB cycling shoes (they stick to the pedals!) but it is true only the clipless pedals keep your feet in exactly the same position on every ride...
Brendon@OEB
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Call me superstitious (there's my hockey background) but I really don't want tendinitis again. I'm a stickler to keep everything the same, saddle height, cleat position, and reach (within reason). Riding Mango I don't wear bibshorts so I'm trying the "casual clothing" commute and that seems to be fine, but I really don't want to mess with the bio-mechanics of riding. I've even been thinking about messing with chainring sizing or cassettes out back. Right now I ride most of the commute in the 12t on the cassette but the cadence is lower than I'd like. Usually on my road bikes I spin around 100-110 so it just feels normal. Wondering if I dropped a couple teeth on the chainring if that would get my cadence in the sweet spot. I still sit at 46kph, but it'd be nice to have my cadence in the right spot. If I shift to the 13t out back I need to spin 107 or higher to keep the bike at 46kph, not ideal when I'm not trying to sweat as much! In that gear the bike seems to be more comfy around 44kph. Not a huge deal at all, but I can't help trying to find the right combination. I already have to tell folks the brakes are setup "moto" (right lever is front, left is front like a motorcycle) so a small chainring size would have little impact when folks test ride it.
Stefan Mikes
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I hear ya
I could ride the MTB clipless and I own a pedal/shoe set. Why I don't ride them is because incidents love to occur to me... The right Shimano pedals unclip with three possible heel jerks and they unclip easily. Still, I need to have more security. On the other hand, my bad legs/feet would be happy to stay exactly at the same position on each ride. Hard choice.Brendon@OEB
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I hear ya
My dad and his friends really like the Crank Bros Candies pedals. Much softer engagement compared to the SPD system. I've tried their pedals but really prefer an audible "click" or "POW" when I click in. I've pulled out of Crank Bros pedals in races before, no thanks. Crank Bros don't have the best bearing assembly so they're something to check with regular wear. Our customers that like them, we replace the pedals annually. Stick to the 3 model I believe, best dollar value. Food for thought!
I have started using the Deore XT pedals that are clipless on one side and platform on the other so I have a choice and if I want to have someone else ride the bike they can do so without needing special shoes. Same pedals I use on my EMTB and especially like that I can unclip if I get to an area where I might want to put a foot down quickly.
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