Recent content by peem

Good points Stanebike. Thanks for replying.

I'd like your opinions on wrist mirrors. I already have a fixed mirror but for added safety I was thinking about them. Anybody here use them? Are they any good?

Hm, a tip if anyone else is going to do this. Ask your LBS first. I didn't! I bought an adjustable stem and took it to my LBS and they told me it can't be fitted because the brake cables are too short. It's going to cost over £100 (UK) to get new cables and have them fitted! I've got other...

Thanks both, that seems just the job.

Thanks both, that seems just the job.

I absolutely love my Vado Sl 4.0 except for the handlebars. Or more to the point, the height of them. They are playing havoc with my already bad neck and shoulders. My saddle is already as low as it can go. Has anyone raised theirs and if so how did it go? Failing that has anyone replaced the...

Thank you both, with your help I finally got there! Can't wait to get out on it. Thanks again.

Thanks for trying but that wont work. They barely fit into the hole, it is a perfect fit though. There is nowhere to bend them and not enough length. No I think if I can remove the threaded inserts in holes underneath I'll be able to push the rods further in and then tighten the inserts onto the...

Aha, thanks to both your posts, I think (?) I've got it. I turned the bike upside down And there is another tiny hole there with a thread inside it. If I can find a way of unscrewing that I think the rods will push past that hole and then I would be able to tighten them both up....hopefully.

Oops sorry Raboa, our posts crossed. No there is nowhere on the sides of the forks that I can see. The holes I mentioned are on the back of the fork facing the pedals. You really can't see them on any photo's I've seen.

Thanks for the reply. No there is no grommet, just the tiny holes I mentioned. If all else fails I may try to bend the stays a little to get more tension, but not yet. I'll probably take the mudflap off for now until I work something out. Thanks again.

Today I took delivery of my Specialized Vado SL 4.0 EQ at long last. So I've put it all together, well the bits you have to put together ie the saddle to the saddle post, handlebars, front wheel etc. Now I feel a bit silly here but the front mudflap/guard has me beat. I've got it attached to...

Your right, I did ask :), and thanks for your honest input. It gives me something to think about. vfr400, thanks, I do though, know how internet searches work. That said, I do take your point. Although I had taken my choices down to the three I mentioned, a longer, deeper look into things...

But that is the point, I know nothing of the history of this site and I don't like the insinuation that was made. All I wanted was some advice but it seems like you have to jump through hoops on this site. I've since been on another site and although I still haven't made up my mind on which...

What a strange reply. First off this was my second post so get your facts right. What (in your mind) am I advertising? Do you think I'm advertising three different manufacturers? 'We' are the wrong audience!! Who are we, a little club all of your own eh. I ask a question and you find you are...