Test Driving Mark's New VADO

On our ride today, Mark had his future Specialized VADO 5.0 SLEQ. Both Phil and I had ordered one and were interested in a trial run. My experience with Mark's new ride was both positive and negative when comparing to my road bike. I suspect the negative aspects that I noted would evaporate with experience. Check out the FOGBEE eBike blog for the rest of the story. 

https://fogebike.blogspot.com/2021/02/experiencing-mark-vado.html

Shortage of Bikes, Tires, Cleats, Chains, etc

It is getting to be that time of year when people start getting their bikes tuned up and get replacement parts.  

YOU MAY WANT TO GET ON THIS NOW.  SHOPS ARE EXPECTING A VERY BUSY SPRING IN MARCH FOR TUNES UP.

BIKE PARTS ARE VERY SCARCE. Almost impossible to get Shimmano chains.  Several months on back order.  Sram chains on back order about a month.  Tires are running low.  Cleats running low, 

etc. 

BEST Tire Width and Pressure

The bike Nerds are at it again.  This time discussing best selection of tire width's and tire pressure. I thought others would be interested in what they have to say.  

Of course we know no REAL bicyclist rides on 23mm tires any more. Few ride even on 25mm. The preferred width is 28mm and larger. Learn more here

https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-take-home/

So what do the local experts say?