2020 Specialized
Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through
A 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,700| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 50mm |
| Fork | Suntour MOBIE |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio |
| Motor | Specialized 250W 50Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 460Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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
Jul 2020
Specialized has been making the Brose-powered Vado city e-bike for a few years, but with the launch of its new, lightweight SL1.1 motor the company has been rolling out new models across all disciplines. Road was first, then mountain biking, and now it’s the turn of urban and utility cyclists to get a go on the new system. The Vado SL comes in a range of builds, with this, the 4.0, the cheapest at £2,499. Considering the road bikes went up to eleven grand that doesn’t seem too salty, but it’s still a fair whack for a mid-spec city e-bike.
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.
Apr 2017
Price: $3200.00 | Model Year: 2017 A feature-complete urban electric bike with premium tubular-alloy fenders, integrated rack and lights, rims and tires as well as a suspension fork with 50 mm travel. Available in four frame sizes and two styles (high-step or mid-step), rigid thru-axles improve handling, 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes for excellent stopping power. A feature-complete urban electric bike with premium tubular-alloy fenders, integrated rack and lights, rims and tires as well as a suspension fork with 50 mm travel.
A feature-complete urban electric bike with premium tubular-alloy fenders, integrated rack and lights, rims and tires as well as a suspension fork with 50 mm travel
Available in four frame sizes and two styles (high-step or mid-step), rigid thru-axles improve handling, 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes for excellent stopping power
Large TFT display panel with integrated Micro-USB for charging accessories, Bluetooth smartphone app for adjusting motor performance and planning trips, bottle cage mount on the downtube
The Vado 3.0 has a smaller battery and lower top speed than the 5.0 and 6.0 model, longer front fender may increase toe-strikes but is flexible, lower weight capacity on rear rack 48.5 lbs
| Frame | E5 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 MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
| Grips | Body Geometry Women's Contour |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC e9T.NPNP, e-bike chain, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c |
| Motor | Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
|---|---|
| Battery | Specialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
| Charger | Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included |
| Fenders | DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays |
|---|---|
| Bell | Simple bell |
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