Compare: 2020 Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through vs Turbo Vado 3.0 vs Turbo Vado 4.0 vs Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through vs Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through LTD vs Turbo Vado 4.0 LTD vs Turbo Vado 5.0 vs Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through

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Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through2020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 3.02020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 4.02020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through2020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through LTD2020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 4.0 LTD2020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 5.02020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through2020 Specialized

MSRP	$2,700	$2,700	$3,500	$3,500	$3,750	$3,750	$4,350	$4,350
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike
	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	7.4	7.4
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour MOBIE	Suntour MOBIE	Suntour NCX	Suntour NCX	Suntour NCX	Suntour NCX	Suntour NCX	Suntour NCX
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Motor	Specialized 250W 50Nm mid-drive	Specialized 250W 50Nm mid-drive	Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive	Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive	Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive	Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive	Specialized 250W mid-drive	Specialized 250W mid-drive
Battery	Specialized 460Wh	Specialized 460Wh	Specialized 500Wh	Specialized 500Wh	Specialized 500Wh	Specialized 500Wh	Specialized 600Wh	Specialized 600Wh
Groupset	Alivio	Alivio	Deore	Deore	Deore	Deore	XT, SLX	XT, SLX
Drivetrain	1 × 9	1 × 9	1 × 10	1 × 10	1 × 10	1 × 10	1 × 11	1 × 11
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm
Seatpost	Rigid	Rigid	Rigid	Rigid	Suspension	Suspension	Rigid	Rigid
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com

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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 Step-Through

31 mph

Turbo Vado 3.0

31 mph

Turbo Vado 4.0

31 mph

Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through

31 mph

Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through LTD

31 mph

Turbo Vado 4.0 LTD

38 mph

Turbo Vado 5.0

38 mph

Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through2020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 3.02020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 4.02020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through2020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through LTD2020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 4.0 LTD2020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 5.02020 Specialized	Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through2020 Specialized

Frame	E5 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	E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds	E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds	E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds	E5 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	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	SR SunTour MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm	SR Suntour NCX E25, steel steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm	SR Suntour NCX E25, steel steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm	SR Suntour NCX E25, steel steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm	SR Suntour NCX E25, steel steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm	SR Suntour NCX E25, alloy steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm	SR Suntour NCX E25, alloy steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel Travel: 50mm
Stem	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Saddle	Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm	Specialized Canopy Sport, steel rails, 155mm	Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm	Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm	Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm	Specialized Canopy Sport, steel rails, 155mm	Specialized Canopy Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm	Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost	Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm Type: Suspension	Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm Type: Suspension	Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm Type: Suspension	Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm Type: Suspension	Spring suspension, alloy, 30.9mm, 2-bolt Type: Suspension	Spring suspension, alloy, 30.9mm, 2-bolt Type: Suspension	Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 21mm offset, 30.9mm Type: Suspension	Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm Type: Suspension
Pedals	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Grips	Body Geometry Women's Contour	Specialized Body Geometry Targa, lock-on	Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on	Body Geometry Women's Contour	Body Geometry Women's Contour	Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on	Body Geometry XC Contour	Body Geometry Women's XC Contour

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed	Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed	Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed	Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed	Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed	Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed	Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed	Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed
Crank	Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy	Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy	Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy	Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy	Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy	Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T, custom alloy	Custom alloy forged crankarms, 48T, custom alloy	Custom alloy forged crankarms, 48T, custom alloy
Shifters	Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display	Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display	Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display	Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display	Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display	Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display	Shimano SLX, 11-speed w/ Optical Gear Display	Shimano SLX, 11-speed w/ Optical Gear Display
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t	Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t	Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t	Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t	Shimano HG500, 10-speed, 11-42t	Shimano HG500, 10-speed, 11-42t	Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t	Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t
Chain	KMC e9T.NPNP, e-bike chain, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™	KMC e9T.NPNP, e-bike chain, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™	KMC X10eT, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™	KMC X10eT, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™	KMC X10eT, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™	KMC X10eT, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano HG601, 11spd
Brakes	Front: Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano Deore XT T8000, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano Deore XT T8000, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets	700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets	700c disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h	700c disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h	700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h	700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h	700C disc, double-wall alloy, sleeved	700c disc, double-wall alloy, sleeved, 32h
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry
Front Hub	Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h	Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h	Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Tires	Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c	Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm	Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c	Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c	Front: Sawtooth Sport, 700x50c, Rear: Sawtooth Sport, 700x50c	Front: Sawtooth Sport, 700x50c, Rear: Sawtooth Sport, 700x50c	Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm	Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c

Electric Components

Motor	Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal	Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal	Specialized 1.2, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal	Specialized 1.2, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal	Specialized 1.2, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal	Specialized 1.2, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal	Specialized 1.3, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal	Specialized 1.3, custom Rx Trail-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	Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle
Charger	Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included	Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included	Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug	Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug	Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug	Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug	Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug	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: Herrmans H-Black MR8 e-Bike, stainless bracket for suspension fork, Rear: Herrmans H-Trace Mini e-Bike, 220-degree visibility, fender-mount	Front: Herrmans H-Black MR8 e-Bike, stainless bracket for suspension fork, Rear: Herrmans H-Trace Mini e-Bike, 220-degree visibility, fender-mount	Front: Supernova V521s, 205lm w/ alloy mount to fork arch, Rear: Supernova E3, alloy housing, 3-LED, 250-degree visibility, fender mount	Front: Supernova V521s, 205lm w/ alloy mount to fork arch, Rear: Supernova E3, alloy housing, 3-LED, 250-degree visibility, fender mount
Fenders	DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays	DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays	DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays	DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays	DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays	DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays	Specialized 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	Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible	Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible	Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible
Bell	Simple bell	Simple bell	Simple bell	Simple bell	Simple bell	Simple bell	Simple bell	Simple bell

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