Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

[mogulman]

Did you attach the derailleur to where the thru axle attaches like with the UDH or did use an adapter ?
A pic would be really cool (I tried searching but failed…)

I can't remember if I attached to the existing hanger, or if the AXS came with a hanger. I think I used the existing hanger.

Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

Redshift ShockStop Utility Mount I have completed building my Redshift ShockStop system. Now, both Computer Mount and Utility Mount are attached to the ShockStop stem. I have relocated a GoPro Mount from the bars to the Utility Mount, not without issues! The GoPro Mount is 31.8 mm (1 1/4")...

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[mogulman]

Also, I no longer use that cover over the battery. Seems irrelevant on a road/gravel bike.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Help with new app issue, please: The Specialized app failed to record cadence and rider power on yesterday's ride. Yet I saw both in real time on the TCU as usual. First time that's happened.

When I exported the .FIT file to RideWithGPS, no power or cadence data showing there, either.

The app recently updated, but pretty sure that was 2-3 rides ago with no immediate fallout. Settings look fine.

Thoughts?

ADDENDUM: Ride recording back to normal on the very next ride without any meaningful intervention on my part.

One glitch I've noticed lately, starting maybe a dozen rides ago (before the recording failure above, but maybe after the most recent app update): The app sometimes starts and then closes itself a second later. The bike is generally still off at this point. Next try, everything's fine.

Follow-up: Some 20 rides later, hasn't happened again.

 

[2wheelsgood]

So I am pretty much decided that my next upgrade for my Vado SL 5 will be the Eagle AXS upgrade. In the UK the GX upgrade kit is around 400 pounds (~520 USD) but I have seen a couple of very heavily discounted XX1 upgrade kits for around 550 pounds

We all like shiny things of course, is the XX1 worth the extra over the GX if I can get it for that price? this is brand new in box with manufacturers warranty.

Thoughts?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Thoughts

Check the price of a new XX1 cassette. One day you will need to replace it, and these cassettes are not serviceable

 

[2wheelsgood]

Check the price of a new XX1 cassette. One day you will need to replace it, and these cassettes are not serviceable

The upgrade kits only comprise of the derailleur, the controller and a battery charger.

I didn't think there was any special requirement for a XX1 cassette?

 

[Allan47.7339]

The GX level upgrade is a couple levels below XX1. I use the XG-1275 Eagle cassette but Specialize specs the much cheaper/heavier PG1210, 12-Speed, 11-50t on the Creo 2 E5. You can find different OEM upgrade kits for good value. There are some brake mount fastener differences that are not included in the kits if you are converting from dI2 to SRAM.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I didn't think there was any special requirement for a XX1 cassette?

I thought you wanted some very high quality and now want to save on the cassette?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Replacing worn sprockets on my CS-M5100 (11s, 11-51T) cassette

This year, I equipped my Vado SL with a new Shimano M5100 drivetrain. However, I thought I needed a 32T chainring for steep climbs, too! As the chain mostly works on small cassette sprockets during normal rides, some small sprockets wore out, notably the 15T.

Fortunately, many Shimano MTB 1x cassettes are serviceable. As I own both the cassette wrench as well as the cassette whip, I just bought 15T and 17T sprockets. Fancy that: Some time in 2020 or 2021, an EBR Forum user @TS25 was as kind as to send me an envelope with several spare small 11s sprockets from Germany! It was a very kind gesture from him! (I miss Ralf a lot!) Now, I took the last 11 and 13T sprockets from his envelope and was good to go!

I had to think a little how to reuse the spacers on the cassette

This drawing from Shimano has certainly helped!

Now, only think SRAM cassettes (AFAIK) are not serviceable. What a waste of good steel!

Currently, I use a 42T chairing so the cassette should work more in the middle gears.

 

[2wheelsgood]

Has anybody cut down the handle bar length?

Cannot help feeling approximately half inch off each side would be perfect.

 

[e-levity]

Has anybody cut down the handle bar length?

Cannot help feeling approximately half inch off each side would be perfect.

How can some else decide for you?
Slide your grips and controls inward and give it a test before getting out the saw.
“Test twice, cut once”

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Has anybody cut down the handle bar length?

Invest in SQL Innerbarends instead

 

[PennyFarthing]

Has anybody cut down the handle bar length?

Cannot help feeling approximately half inch off each side would be perfect.

Yes, IMHO the bars are just a tad too long for comfortable tarmac riding. From memory I took nearer an inch off each side:
https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/vado-sl-grips-for-max-hand-positions.44059/post-445410

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Trimming the bars will take out a lot of precious real estate, which many need to install accessories on.

Installing SQlab Innerbarends puts your arms 44 cm apart, which is the same as on the hoods of a drop-bar road bike.

Now, the full handlebars length might seem too wide for many riders but get into a mild off-road once and you'll notice how the wide bars help controlling the bike!

 

[Steve Brown]

Trimming the bars will take out a lot of precious real estate, which many need to install accessories on.

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Installing SQlab Innerbarends puts your arms 44 cm apart, which is the same as on the hoods of a drop-bar road bike.

Now, the full handlebars length might seem too wide for many riders but get into a mild off-road once and you'll notice how the wide bars help controlling the bike!I

 

[Steve Brown]

Those SQL handles look really good - also useful for protecting the other handlebar accessories when you turn the bike over for repair/cleaning!

 

[Rás Cnoic]

when you turn the bike over for repair/cleaning!

Ouch.

 

[Steve Brown]

when you turn the bike over for repair/cleaning!

Ouch.

They get over it Rás!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Those SQL handles look really good - also useful for protecting the other handlebar accessories when you turn the bike over for repair/cleaning!

Approved! Want a photo how it works?

 

[Steve Brown]

Approved! Want a photo how it works?

Please - even if it’s just to make Ras squirm!