I have two of the Spesh bikes without any problems, but then I'm not a frame cracker.Great bike until the frame cracks and you have to wait two years ? No thanks. I'll keep my 35mph "Pig in a Poke".
I have two of the Spesh bikes without any problems, but then I'm not a frame cracker.Great bike until the frame cracks and you have to wait two years ? No thanks. I'll keep my 35mph "Pig in a Poke".
Ever notice how so many of the Ranters only join the previous day?SPECIALIZED E-BIKE OWNERS – BEWARE …
Sounds like another hit & run post from an e-bike noob.
Cassettes are wear items. Even more so when the rider is a beginner and doesn’t know how to shift properly. Instead of drowning in your own tears watch a few YouTube videos on how to shift correctly to avoid pre-mature wear on your components.
What is a "Spesh" bike ? I bounce my bike over curbs without problems. And it's a "cheap Chinese" bike. Oh, wait, Specialized is made in China too !I have two of the Spesh bikes without any problems, but then I'm not a frame cracker.
Taiwan is not China, at least, not this week!What is a "Spesh" bike ? I bounce my bike over curbs without problems. And it's a "cheap Chinese" bike. Oh, wait, Specialized is made in China too !
Really ? Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia.Taiwan is not China, at least, not this week!
"Spesh" seems to be shorthand for Specialized.
Well, I guess it really depends on your definition of CHINA. Taiwan still is a very separate government and system than Mainland China. Of course, there are threats weekly to end that separation. My Creo definitely says "handbuilt in Taiwan," It does not say "built by slave labor in China."Really ? Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia.
Your bike was made in "China". Maybe not communist China but the Republic of China (ROC). "Handbuilt" with frames that crack. Love that.Well, I guess it really depends on your definition of CHINA. Taiwan still is a very separate government and system than Mainland China. Of course, there are threats weekly to end that separation. My Creo definitely says "handbuilt in Taiwan," It does not say "built by slave labor in China."
Oh, I'm not stating that it is necessarily built better or stronger. Only that "it is a faster you!"Your bike was made in "China". Maybe not communist China but the Republic of China (ROC). "Handbuilt" with frames that crack. Love that.
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Frame designed by and BTO for Specialized. So who's to blame?"Handbuilt" with frames that crack. Love that.
A two year wait for your new frame ? Ridiculous.Frame designed by and BTO for Specialized. So who's to blame?
At least Specialized stands for their product.
I actually have an '88 Cannondale built in CT. Also have a Cannondale Supersix - 2009, last year they built in USA. And it's carbon! Not worried about my new ROC Vado SL though. Welds look good. Seems pretty sturdy. And it has warranty from company that isn't going anywhere.Oh, I'm not stating that it is necessarily built better or stronger. Only that "it is a faster you!"
My original "handbuilt" Trek was built in Wisconsin - no longer.
Why should you be worried of Taiwanese manufacturing? Taiwan is the Home of Bikes. (PRC is cr@p).Not worried about my new ROC Vado SL though.
You're lucky you're riding in Eco not Turbo.OK, to bring this back to the original concern.
I have a Vado 4.0. Just hit 500 miles. I checked the chain and smallest sprocket and it appears ok. I ride in eco and top gear almost all the time with occasional down shifts for hills an intersections.
Is this ok? Should I be doing something different? This thread has me concerned.
Had it for 4 years without anything but routine service. Zero frame cracks. And what is with the all stupid bandwidth wasting photos ?Why should you be worried of Taiwanese manufacturing? Taiwan is the Home of Bikes. (PRC is cr@p).
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I wonder who will stand by TForan when his pig in the slop brakes.
Hey, it’s a travelogue format and lots of folks use it on this forum. I find it very interesting and IMHO, its what really connects us to ebike-riding folks around the world!Had it for 4 years without anything but routine service. Zero frame cracks. And what is with the all stupid bandwidth wasting photos ?
Here's one for your bandwidth bitching... enjoy.Had it for 4 years without anything but routine service. Zero frame cracks. And what is with the all stupid bandwidth wasting photos ?