Bike Comparison
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    $4,500
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    Category
    Hybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-Bike
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    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive
    Specialized 320WhSpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320Wh
    Groupset
    Deore, PraxisDeore, PraxisDeore, PraxisNX, PraxisNX, PraxisXT, SLXXT, SLXGX Eagle, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 101 × 101 × 111 × 111 × 121 × 121 × 12
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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)

    35 mph

    Vado SL 4.0

    35 mph

    Turbo Vado SL 4.0

    35 mph

    Vado SL 4.0 EQ

    35 mph

    Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through

    35 mph

    Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through EQ

    38 mph

    Turbo Vado SL 5.0

    35 mph

    Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ

    35 mph

    Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ

    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

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    Fork

    Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible

    Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible

    Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible

    Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible

    Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible

    Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

    Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

    Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

    Stem

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Handlebar

    Specialized, 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

    Specialized, 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

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

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

    Saddle

    Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm

    Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm

    Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm

    Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm

    Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

    Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

    Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

    Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    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

    Body Geometry Women's Contour

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    Body Geometry Women's Contour

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

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

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

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

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, SGS Cage, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, SGS Cage, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 104BCD

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 104BCD

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 104BCD

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 110BCD

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 110BCD

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 104BCD

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, 40T

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 110BCD

    Shifters

    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

    SRAM NX, 11-speed, multi-shift

    SRAM NX, 11-speed, multi-shift

    Shimano SLX, Rapidfire Plus, 12-speed, w/o OGD

    Shimano SLX, Rapidfire Plus, 12-speed, w/o OGD

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t

    Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t

    Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t

    SUNRACE, CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed

    SUNRACE, CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed

    Shimano SLX, Hyperglide+, 12-speed, 10-45t

    Shimano SLX, Hyperglide+, 12-speed, 10-45t

    SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t

    Chain

    KMC e10S, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC e10S, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC e10S, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X11eT, 11spd

    KMC X11eT, 11-speed

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, w/Quick Link

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, w/Quick Link

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width

    700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width

    700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width

    700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width

    700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width

    DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth

    DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth

    DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth

    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 alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, Center Lock™, 12x110mm, 24h

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, Center Lock™, 12x110mm, 24h

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, Center Lock™, 12x148mm, 28h

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, Center Lock™, 12x148mm, 28h

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

    Front: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, Rear: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

    Front: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, Rear: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

    Front: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, Rear: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

    Front: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, Rear: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Battery

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Charger

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Accessories
    Lights

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V, Rear: Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V, Rear: Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V, Rear: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V, Rear: Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V, Rear: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V, Rear: Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V, Rear: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V, Rear: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V

    Fenders

    Specialized DryTech, Aluminum

    Specialized DryTech, Aluminum

    Specialized DryTech, Aluminum

    Specialized DryTech, Aluminum

    Racks

    Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg

    Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg

    Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg

    Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg

    Bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

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