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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-09-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,015
Posted By Jsosborn

I hot wax my e-bikes and then beat on them

I have a Specialized Vado 5.0 SL and Creo EVO and bike tour them 5-6 weeks a year plus hilly often wet trails and roads here in New England. I’m sold on hot paraffin waxing the chain every 800-1000...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-24-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By Jsosborn

50 T chainring for 2021 Spec Vado SL 5.0

Here's what I got. It was on Amazon. https://a.co/d/2kOXPZb

I just mounted it this morning and in about 5 miles of test it seems fine so far. A cadence of 60 in the highest gear seems to get...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By Jsosborn

I haven't installed it yet, but I found a DECKAS...

I haven't installed it yet, but I found a DECKAS 48T chainring I plan to use someday. The Wold Tooth stuff you recommend is for 5 bolt chainrings like on my Creo, but not the 4 bolt ones like on my...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-20-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,027
Posted By Jsosborn

Re: Easier to store and transport

I have to agree. My Specialized Creo SL and Vado 5.0 SL and just over and just under 30 lbs, which is what most of my acoustic bikes weigh. They are just as easy to store and transport, and once I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-18-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,027
Posted By Jsosborn

In 2020, I rode about 10 miles on my non-electric...

In 2020, I rode about 10 miles on my non-electric mountain bike, mostly just around town.

In 2021, I bought a Specialized Vado 5.0 SL and rode almost 3,000 miles, including a 2-week bike touring...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-27-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,443
Posted By Jsosborn

Sounds like you made the best of a bad situation....

Sounds like you made the best of a bad situation. Well done! I'm in Palmyra tonight, heading west in the morning after 8 days riding here from NYC. Two of us (out of 4) are on pedal assist...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-29-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By Jsosborn

I'm definitely watching out for the obvious...

I'm definitely watching out for the obvious stuff, like paying more attention to cleaning the drive train. I also got the Creo SL at the end of the season and haven't ridden it much yet. I'll...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By Jsosborn

Wow! I've never seen a 9 tooth gear! I'll look....

Wow! I've never seen a 9 tooth gear! I'll look. Thanks!
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-22, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By Jsosborn

Maybe this old dog needs to learn something

There seems to be an overwhelming consensus that I should learn to raise my cadence. The fact that it appears that it would fix my two issues; going faster with the existing rig and parts wearing...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By Jsosborn

I've been riding at about 60 for a cadence since...

I've been riding at about 60 for a cadence since Nixon's first term, and I don't see any reason to change now. I use the lowest setting for pedal assist on the Specialized SL's I own, which already...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-23-22, 03:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By Jsosborn

Larger chainring on Specialized Vado 5.0 SL

With the current 44 tooth Praxis chainring, and a 12 speed 10-45 cassette, I feel like I spend most of my time around on the smallest cassette gear at 20mph at a cadence around 60. So far, I've worn...
Forum: Touring
03-14-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
Posted By Jsosborn

Excellent advice! I'm actually bringing a...

Excellent advice! I'm actually bringing a Brompton M6L as a spare. People have ridden them across the US, but mostly I'm bringing it because a 5th bike better pack small.
Forum: Touring
03-14-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
Posted By Jsosborn

The cassette and chain on my bike don't last a...

The cassette and chain on my bike don't last a year. Due to a bad knee, I'm riding a low power pedal assist Specialized Vado 5.0 SL EQ, and it eats the 12 speed cassettes and chains like I go...
Forum: Touring
03-13-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
Posted By Jsosborn

Thanks all

Thanks for all the input. I service my own bikes, as do the others with me. I’ve got all the usual spares and the tools to replace them. Each bike has a spare chain, cassette, tire, tubes, brake...
Forum: Touring
03-13-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
Posted By Jsosborn

What tools to take on private supported cross US tour?

Four family members are planning a half cross US ride this June and July from NYC to around Minneapolis, and finishing it in 2023. We've always toured unsupported, but for this trip, we want to take...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-21, 09:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,831
Posted By Jsosborn

Yup, I should have noted that I switched to a...

Yup, I should have noted that I switched to a 250w pedal assist bike last year. It really upped my mileage.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-21, 07:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,831
Posted By Jsosborn

At 62, I'm happy to get in 500 miles a month so...

At 62, I'm happy to get in 500 miles a month so far this year. Try to ride at least 4 days a week, and 15 miles is sort of a minimum. Usually a 100+ mile weekend twice a month, and a 50+ mile ride...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,490
Posted By Jsosborn

2021 Specialized Vado SL 5.0 EQ

Love this bike! Over 2,000 miles since I got it (March 29-July29), with about half of that bike touring on gravel, dirt and pavement.
Forum: Northeast
05-26-21, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By Jsosborn

It might not be your cup of tea, but there are...

It might not be your cup of tea, but there are some great rides around Southern Maine. I live just across the border in Durham, NH, but have done a few weekends taking the Amtrak Downeaster to...
Forum: Touring
05-17-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,473
Posted By Jsosborn

Loaded for 3 day solo 155 miler last weekend

I"m training for a longer 12 day ride from Maine to Philly starting Memorial Day. Staying in hotels and eating at restaurants makes the gear carrying simpler. I really like the kit that all snaps on...
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