Vado 5.0 SL front light connector

[KAM2005]

Hello,

I just got this new bike and I am struggling to connect it to the bike (picture attached). From the look of the connector, it looks to be broken. Can anybody advise?

It is supposed to go in the lower stem section.

If I need to order it, what part number is it?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Copyrider]

It does appear to be broken. I have a 4.0 SL with the same setup. The light connects like this:

 

[KAM2005]

Thanks. Any idea where I can get a replacement or anything similar?

Regards,

 

[Copyrider]

Thanks. Any idea where I can get a replacement or anything similar?

Regards,

Sorry, not a clue where to find that part. These bikes are so new and that's a new part, so likely your shop will need to order it.

 

[Sierratim]

Thanks. Any idea where I can get a replacement or anything similar?

Regards,

My Vado 5 has a supernova light. The manufactirer's site offered replacement mounting hardware. The Lezyne site may be similar. A call to tour LBS couldnn't hurt.

Good luck.

 

[Hun7]

Hello,

I just got this new bike and I am struggling to connect it to the bike (picture attached). From the look of the connector, it looks to be broken. Can anybody advise?

It is supposed to go in the lower stem section.

If I need to order it, what part number is it?

Thank you in advance.

Exact same thing happened to me today. It was loose, thought you could just pull it out or tighten something. Ended up ripping it off as it was already hanging by a thread. I also just removed the light and wiring that was connected to the TCU.

 

[Pete 6016]

Exact same thing happened to me today. It was loose, thought you could just pull it out or tighten something. Ended up ripping it off as it was already hanging by a thread. I also just removed the light and wiring that was connected to the TCU.

 

[Pete 6016]

When you opened up the TCU, how was the wire coming from the headlight connected.

 

[Hun7]

When you opened up the TCU, how was the wire coming from the headlight connected.

You'll see a Y connector that connects the front and rear light. Just unplug it. You can't miss it.

 

[Pete 6016]

You'll see a Y connector that connects the front and rear light. Just unplug it. You can't miss it.

 

[ajmorr_is]

I‘ve specifically registered here as this thread came up in a google search when I was looking for part numbers for a Vado SL front light mount. The reason? My bike was delivered last Friday and the mount was broken in transit, as well as the TCD - pics below - and while the light fits and holds in place, it wobbles around and moves. The TCD was completely DOA, but the mount for it is OK.


The retailer I got the bike from have said that I can buy replacements and they will reimburse me, and I’ve done this for the TCD and all is good. But I cannot find the light, even speaking to my LBS who checked the Specialized spare parts site and there is nothing listed for a Vado SL, at all.

I‘m going to end up buying & reimbursing a complete new Lezyne E115 and will use the stem mount from that with the original light (which works fine).

It seems like this mount is a bit of a weak spot.

 

[Sierratim]

Out of curiosity I submitted a support ticket to Lezyne asking how to order a replacement mount for the STVZO E65 light. I just received an automated response stating that C19 is delaying their response but all tickets will be answered in the order received.

I'll post an update when I hear back.

 

[ajmorr_is]

Out of curiosity I submitted a support ticket to Lezyne asking how to order a replacement mount for the STVZO E65 light. I just received an automated response stating that C19 is delaying their response but all tickets will be answered in the order received.

I'll post an update when I hear back.

The Lezyne lights on a Vado SL 5.0 are E115, but the mount on 4.0 and 5.0 is the same, and totally different to the one which comes from Lezyne. My bet is that it will only be available through Specialized, and it isn't yet.

 

[Sierratim]

The Lezyne lights on a Vado SL 5.0 are E115, but the mount on 4.0 and 5.0 is the same, and totally different to the one which comes from Lezyne. My bet is that it will only be available through Specialized, and it isn't yet.

I stand corrected. I went with the light spec from the Specialized web description.

The Vado front light is the same, a custom for Specialized though the light manufacturer provides all the components.

I'll submit another ticket.

 

[ajmorr_is]

I've had a reply from Specialized about this;
"We do have a part number for the replacement light mount bracket (S209900077). These are in production at the moment and due to be available in December. If you place a back order through your local Specialized retailer, we'll be able to dispatch one to them for you as soon as the mounts become available."

 

[Winglovespea]

My headlight mount also broke, it looks like a weak plastic part. The Lezyne stem mounts on their website spurred me to find something similar. Search “GoPro stem mount” and more sturdy-looking mounts can be found. Some with computer mounts too.
I ordered a simple one from China, will update in a month when it gets here!

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000375547853.html

 

[ajmorr_is]

In the meantime (before the Specialized part is available), I’ve now fitted a stem mount from a Lezyne E115 which I purchased and was thankfully reimbursed for by the retailer I got my bike from. I’m lucky that they covered me, although it was their couriers fault that the mount and TCD arrived broken but it‘s looking like this part is poor quality, and it is just plastic.

 

[Winglovespea]

My headlight mount also broke, it looks like a weak plastic part. The Lezyne stem mounts on their website spurred me to find something similar. Search “GoPro stem mount” and more sturdy-looking mounts can be found. Some with computer mounts too.
I ordered a simple one from China, will update in a month when it gets here!

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000375547853.html

16 days from China to Michigan, not bad.
It seems much more sturdy than the oe part.

 

[drpeej]

Hello,

I just got this new bike and I am struggling to connect it to the bike (picture attached). From the look of the connector, it looks to be broken. Can anybody advise?

It is supposed to go in the lower stem section.

If I need to order it, what part number is it?

Thank you in advance.

Does this look familiar? Just like yours. Bike is only a couple of months old.

How can they get away with cr@ppy components like this on a £4k bike? My dealer tells me it is £8 for a replacement. Grrr!

 

[Allan47.7339]

Mine broke early on too. I went with a Lezyne dual mounts through the face plate bolts since I needed Garmin mount on top and the gopro mount on the bottom for the light. The aluminum faceplate mount shown a couple of posts above is a good inexpensive solution if you don't need a computer mount. They are available on Amazon of Aliexpress or probably local bike shops. Keep in mind the Specialized bikes are value engineered to a "knat's eybrow" to get the selling price.

This is lezyne direct lock mounting system.

Lezyne Direct X-Lock Mounting System

Versatile GPS and accessories forward mount. Multiple mouting options to maximise GPS and accessories placement. Composite matrix construction with aluminum arms. Bolts directly to stem faceplate. Lezyne X-Lock and GoPro mount compatible. Includes mounting hardware. PLEASE NOTE: Direct X-Lock...

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