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    MSRP
    $3,500
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Hybrid, E-Bike
    6.8
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour NCX
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive
    Specialized 500Wh
    Groupset
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 10
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    50mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through is a 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with upper 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 4.0 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
    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

    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

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Grips

    Body Geometry Women's Contour

    Groupset
    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

    Wheels
    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

    Electric Components
    Motor

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

    Battery

    Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh

    Charger

    Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug

    Accessories
    Fenders

    DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays

    Bell

    Simple bell

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