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Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through
A 700c aluminum frame commuter e-bike with upper mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,500| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 50mm |
| Fork | Suntour NCX |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Motor | Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 500Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
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
Verdict: A high quality, low weight commuting and leisure e-bike with a refined motor system
Jun 2020
Price: $3500.00 | Model Year: 2020 | One of the best ebikes I've ever reviewed. Relatively light weight at 36.9lbs including integrated lights, a rear rack, and custom designed tubular fenders with extra long rubberized flaps to keep your feet dry. Reasonably priced for outstanding motor and battery technology. Class 3 speed-pedelec performance offers 28mph (45km/h) assisted speeds for fun, respect from automobiles, and overall faster commutes
One of the best ebikes I've ever reviewed. Relatively light weight at 36.9lbs including integrated lights, a rear rack, and custom designed tubular fenders with extra long rubberized flaps to keep your feet dry. Reasonably priced for outstanding motor and battery technology. Class 3 speed-pedelec performance offers 28mph (45km/h) assisted speeds for fun, respect from automobiles, and overall faster commutes
Boost hub spacing provides sturdier spoke bracing angle, 12mm thru-axles provide stiffness and control at speed, excellent weight distribution (low, centered, balanced front to rear). Decent hydraulic disc brakes from Tektro with sturdy 160mm rotors. Practical Shimano drivetrain with 10-gears, wide 11-42 tooth cassette, stiff derailleur, and versatile shifter mechanism
Internal battery offers modest capacity but weighs under 4lbs and provides impressive range. Additional Range Extender bottle-shaped batteries are easy to use, quiet, and beautiful. The bike is satisfying to pedal, even without assist from the motor. Reflective stickers and accents on the fenders, frame, and tires help keep you safe. Two color options, comfortable saddle and grips, useful smartphone app and wireless heart rate monitor integration
Only available in a high-step frame at the moment, no step-thru. The range Extender 160wh battery pack costs extra and the primary battery is on the small side. Since the primary battery is not easily removable, you may need to store the entire bike inside, away from extreme heat or cold, and near a charging port. Kickstand pokes into soft terrain, no USB charging ports, limited readouts on the TCU display and the TCD costs extra, no suspension elements on the 4.0 version of this bike and the all-aluminum frame could be jarring at high speed with high tire pressure
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 · Zach Overholt
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.
| 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 NCX E25, steel steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm Spring Type: Coil |
| 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 Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X10eT, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 700c disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 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, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
|---|---|
| Battery | Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh |
| Remote | Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages |
| Display | Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages |
| Charger | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug |
| Fenders | DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays |
|---|---|
| Bell | Simple bell |
First added November 6
Last updated September 22
Not listed for 2,075 days