2019 Specialized
Men's Turbo Vado 6.0
A 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,050| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 50mm |
| Fork | Suntour NCX |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Motor | Specialized 250W mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 600Wh |
| 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 […]
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 […]
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.
Jun 2017 · Russell Eich
Because of that I found it to be a bit heavy and slow for the first three to four pedal strokes unlike a light, responsive bike that winds up nearly instantly as you smash into the 1:00 to 4:00 o’clock part of the crank rotation.. .
May 2017
Price: $4800.00 | Model Year: 2017 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 four sizes including high-step and mid-step frame styles with gender-specific saddle and grips, custom tuned 50 mm suspension fork with lockout, sturdy thru-axles for improved power transfer and handling at high speed. 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 four sizes including high-step and mid-step frame styles with gender-specific saddle and grips, custom tuned 50 mm suspension fork with lockout, sturdy thru-axles for improved power transfer and handling at high speed
Removable TFT touch-screen with integrated Micro-USB for accessory charging, Mission Control smartphone app syncs with display for GPS readouts and battery optimization, powerful 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes
High-end Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus derailleur with one-way clutch to reduce chain bounce, narrow wide chainring delivers extra hold, rear light goes bright when either brake lever is pulled, bottle cage bosses on both frame types
| Frame | Turbo Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
|---|---|
| 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, 4-degree upsweep, 680mm width, 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 XC Contour |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom alloy-forged crankarms, 48T, 104 BCD w/ chainguard |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore XT T8000, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano Deore XT T8000, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 700C disc, double-wall alloy, sleeved |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Electrak 2.0 Armadillo, 700x51mm, Rear: Electrak 2.0 Armadillo, 700x51mm |
| Motor | Specialized 1.3, Custom Rx Street Tuned Motor, 250W Nominal |
|---|---|
| Battery | Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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