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    MSRP
    $4,350
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    Category
    Hybrid, E-Bike
    7.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour NCX
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Specialized 250W mid-drive
    Specialized 600Wh
    Groupset
    XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    50mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 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)

    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
    Frame

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorBlack / Black / Liquid Silver

    Fork

    SR Suntour NCX E25, alloy 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, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Grips

    Body Geometry Women's XC Contour

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed

    Crank

    Custom alloy forged crankarms, 48T, custom alloy

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX, 11-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t

    Chain

    Shimano HG601, 11spd

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    700c disc, double-wall alloy, sleeved, 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 1.3, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal

    Battery

    Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh

    Charger

    Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug

    Accessories
    Lights

    Front: Supernova V521s, 205lm w/ alloy mount to fork arch, Rear: Supernova E3, alloy housing, 3-LED, 250-degree visibility, fender mount

    Fenders

    Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays

    Racks

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

    Bell

    Simple bell

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