LittleGreyCat

Update: the switch has started working again. I tentatively conclude that it was damp in the switch. Probably a genuine use for WD40. I will investigate getting some spray in there.

Thank you. That does seem to be the part, as it lists my bike in the compatibility list. It would be nice to be able to start with the bike and work backwards to the switch, of course. Still, thanks to you this seems to be a result.

The switch unit on the handlebar which controls boost levels is only partly working. The + and - switches (which look like a rocker switch but are separate buttons) aren't working but the button on top to go directly to full power still works. I haven't yet tested the walk mode button underneath the switch cluster. Has anyone encountered this? If so did you solve it? Specialized do not list this as a part on their web site.

Thank you. The first reply which covers everything I needed to know. Much appreciated.

Interesting thought. We have a side door, but that is near the rear of the vehicle. That still leaves the issue of the length of 12/36/48V cable from inside the vehicle to the connection on the bike, and possible transmission losses.

Indeed. All that is needed now is a safe and weatherproof method of getting this lead (which will obviously need extending quite a lot) from inside the motor home to the bike rack outside the motor home and a weatherproof connection to the charging connection on the bike frame. Transmission losses may, perhaps, reduce the effectiveness of the charging. Exporting 12V to the outside of the motor home may be a more safe and effective route to providing external power.

Nobody so far has addressed the main issue. The eBike will be outside locked to the bike rack at all times when it is not in use. There needs to be a safe method of exporting the power from the 240V charger inside to the bike rack outside. Or a 12V charger which can use the external 13 pin connecter on the towbar.

I have been tempted by a Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through which is on sale at Specialized at the moment. However I now realise that the SL platform doesn't allow the removal of the battery for charging. We have a motor home (without a garage) so when travelling the battery would need to be charged outside. Ideally it could be charged whilst on the carrier, which implies a 12V weatherproof(ish) charging system. Has anyone solved this kind of issue?

Starting to look for a bike and I am overwhelmed by choices. Looking forward to loads of (impartial) advice.

I've been pointed over here from Cycling UK as I am considering purchasing an eBike or converting an exiting bike.