Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,700$3,450
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Hybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-Bike
    6.7
    6.7
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour MOBIESuntour NCX
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Specialized 250W 50Nm mid-driveSpecialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive
    Specialized 460WhSpecialized 460Wh
    Groupset
    AlivioDeore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 91 × 10
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    50mm50mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 and Specialized Men's Turbo Vado 3.0 are both 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Turbo Vado 3.0 has a better fork, while the Men's Turbo Vado 3.0 has better components.
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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

    2020 Turbo Vado 3.0

    31 mph

    2019 Men's 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

    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

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour NCX E25, steel steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Stem

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

    Specialized Flowset, alloy, 20-degree w/ display/light mount, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

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

    Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Canopy Sport, steel rails, 155mm

    Specialized Canopy Sport, steel rails, 155mm

    Seatpost

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

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

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry Targa, lock-on

    Body Geometry Contour

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed

    Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

    Crank

    Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy

    Custom alloy-forged crankarms, 40T w/ chainguard, 104 BCD

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

    Shimano Deore, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t

    Shimano HG500, 10-speed, 11-42t

    Chain

    KMC e9T.NPNP, e-bike chain, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X10eT, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

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

    Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets

    700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h

    Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

    Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

    Tires

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

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

    Electric Components
    Motor

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

    Specialized 1.2, Custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W Nominal

    Battery

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

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    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

    Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug

    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

    Front: Specialized Aspheric Lens technology, alloy housing, 300-lumen output, stem-mount, 6V, Rear: Supernova E3, alloy housing, 3-LED, 250-degree visibility, fender mount

    Fenders

    DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays

    Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays

    Racks

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

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

    Bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

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