Twowheelxtc
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This may be of interest to those with the older TCU on their bikes
TCU to Mastermind
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Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
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- Carlsbad, CA
Great news! The Mastermind TCU on my Vado SL 1 5.0 is a very useful riding tool, and it's always easy to read — even in bright sun. Look at it way more often than the Specialized app on the phone on my bars.
Thought taking my eyes off the road to look down at it would be an issue, but it's so quick with the high-vis display that it feels safer than looking at the phone.
Some of the TCU pages I use here.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Mazovia, PL
I'm not sure if I want to sacrifice the BLEvo capability. No other software gives me true insight into the state of my batteries 
Twowheelxtc
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It’s definitely on offer in UK (I hope!). I’ve booked my Creo 1 to have it done on 2nd August. They have to order in the Mastermind unit. If you don’t already have the 2 bar controls fitted that would of course make it more expensive. If you have the bar controls fitted it’s just a half hour job to plug in the new unit and do the software update.
Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
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- USA
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- Carlsbad, CA
That 4-button bar control's well worth the added expense. Use the [+], [-], and top [F1] buttons contantly in the saddle, but the bottom [F2] only for walk mode. [F1] scrolls through the TCU pages. Long-press [+] toggles MicroTune.
Well-designed system from an ergonomic standpoint. Rotate the control on the bar to optimize the orientation for your own hand.
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in this case he is refering to the 2 button controls underneath the bar tape on a Creo (dropbar bike) S216800011.
Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
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- USA
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- Carlsbad, CA
Ah yes, forgot about that one. I was describing the Mastermind remote on my flat-bar Vado SL 1.
Here it is next to the grip with [+], [-], and [F1] buttons showing.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Mazovia, PL
The TCU Gen 1 handlebar remote is identical to yours, only has different labels on the buttons
Twowheelxtc
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Correct….they come in the box usually for owner fitting If desired.
Does anyone know if this upgrade is only available in the UK? I live in the US. I talked to my LBS last week. They didn't know anything about it. Thanks!
Twowheelxtc
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I would think a general roll out is likely as it’s another way to extract money from us! I’ve definitely booked mine in and paid so I’ll be somewhat p*****if it doesn’t happen!!! I’ll confirm when it’s done (2nd August).
