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    MSRP
    $2,700
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Hybrid, E-Bike
    6.7
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour MOBIE
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Specialized 250W 50Nm mid-drive
    Specialized 460Wh
    Groupset
    Alivio
    Drivetrain
    1 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    50mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 is a 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    Turbo Vado 3.0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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 MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travel

    Stem

    Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Canopy Sport, steel rails, 155mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry Targa, lock-on

    Groupset
    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-T275, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Wheels
    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, 700x47mm, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal

    Battery

    Specialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460Wh

    Charger

    Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included

    Accessories
    Lights

    Front: Herrmans MR4 e-Bike, stainless bracket for suspension fork, 6V, Rear: Herrmans H-Trace Mini e-Bike, 220-degree visibility, fender-mount

    Fenders

    DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays

    Racks

    Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible

    Bell

    Simple bell

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