Men's Turbo Vado 4.0
A 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
A$5,600($3,795)Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Hardtail, 50mm |
Fork | Suntour NCX |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
Groupset | XT, SLX |
Motor | Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive |
Battery | Specialized 500Wh |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
Nov 2020 · Benjamin Topf
Normally, Pascal churns his way up the hill on his 3-speed Dutch bike. So, if he says, “Yeah man, I’m really flying uphill today!” then something special is afoot: it’s the brand new, lightweight Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ with its SL 1.1 motor providing up to 240 W support. Is this the perfect […]
Oct 2020 · Oli Woodman
Lightweight electric hybrid that's ideal for commuting, fitness or just plain old fun
Natural feeling power delivery
Very well tuned motor modes
Great brakes
Seriously fun handling
Secure positive single ring drivetrain
Low overall weight
Brake lever rattles
Motor slightly underpowered for heavier riders on the hilliest terrain
Hard work to maintain speeds above 15 5mph on flat ground
Rear rack compatibility
Aug 2020 · Benjamin Topf
Specialized Turbo Vado E-Bike on test – has the US brand succeeded in bridging the gap between low weight and sufficient E-support for its urban city ebike?
Stairwell-friendly weight
High level of integration
Suitable for sporty everyday use
Undamped Future Shock 1.5 suspension
Jun 2020 · Graham Cottingham
We take a look at the lightweight city commuter that claims to set the standard for urban ebikes
Incredibly refined motor and power delivery
Agile handling gives superb control when weaving around the streets and urban obstacles
Lightweight
Price
Future Shock 1.5 may be superfluous for some riders
May 2020
Recently, Specialized e-bikes have been on a diet. First it was the Turbo Creo SL which introduced us to their SL 1.1 motor. Roughly half the weight of other crank based motors at 1.95kg, the design along with new battery options allowed for Specialized to build a road e-bike as light as 26.2 lbs. Then […]
Nov 2019
Price: $3550.00 | Model Year: 2020 | A high-speed, feature-complete, urban electric bike with unique tubular fenders that have flexible extensions and water routing system to keep your legs, back and face dry, integrated lights and a tight modern rack
A high-speed, feature-complete, urban electric bike with unique tubular fenders that have flexible extensions and water routing system to keep your legs, back and face dry, integrated lights and a tight modern rack
Available in 6 sizes including high-step and mid-step frame styles with gender-specific saddle and grips, custom tuned 50 mm suspension fork with plenty of adjustment, sturdy thru-axles for improved power transfer and handling at high speed
Specialized TCD display, Mission Control smartphone app syncs with display for GPS readouts and battery optimization, powerful 180mm hydraulic disc brakes in the front and 160mm in the rear
The display is not removable, nor does it have a range estimator, there is no quick release on either wheel or even the seat post, and the battery can be tricky to click in securely
Mar 2019
Drag race cars with this bike's silky smooth speed.
Feb 2018
The Specialized Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 is a cool, chic, city commuter that will get you smoothly to your destination. The Brose motor makes light work of the streets, which coupled with a great build quality and comfortable riding position make this bike a winner. We tested the women’s version Turbo Vado 4.0 but it’s also available as a men’s bike with higher standover in the same spec for the same money. The Turbo Vado 4.0 provides the ability to soak up small bumps with the 50mm travel on the Suntour NCX forks, whilst 700cc wheels and 47mm tyres do the rest to smooth out the cobbles.
Frame | Turbo Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
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Fork | SR Suntour NCX E25, alloy steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm Spring Type: Coil |
Stem | Specialized Flowset, alloy, 20-degree w/ display/light mount, 31.8mm |
Handlebar | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Specialized Canopy Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm |
Seatpost | Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 21mm offset, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
Grips | Body Geometry Contour |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed |
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Crank | Custom alloy-forged crankarms, 40T w/ chainguard, 104 BCD |
Shifters | Shimano SLX, 11-speed |
Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t |
Chain | Shimano Ultegra |
Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | 700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h |
Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h |
Tires | Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm |
Motor | Specialized 1.2, Custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W Nominal |
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Battery | Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
Charger | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug |
Lights | Front: Supernova V521s, 205lm w/ Up-Side-Down Mount to the stem, Rear: Supernova E3, alloy housing, 3-LED, 250-degree visibility, fender mount |
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Fenders | Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays |
Racks | Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible |
Bell | Simple bell |
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