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    Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through

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    2020 Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through

    If you can characterize your life as on-the-go, busy, or not having enough time, we made a bike for you—the Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through. It's made to accommodate busy lives that are always in movement, which is why we took our award-winning pedal-assist technology and accelerated it well into the future.

    Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 E motor, the Turbo Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 E uses the same hardware as our 1.2 motor, but it features a tune that prioritizes efficiency. This means less peak torque and maximum output. Of course, it still features a near-silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill at, say, a traffic light both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations.

    For the Vado 3.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-460 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new café on the other side of the city. If you wish to see exactly how far you can go on a charge, have a look at our Turbo Range Calculator for more exact estimates.

    The new wired Turbo Connect Display (TCD-w) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays important ride metrics (speed, cadence, rider power, distance, battery level, time, etc.), it also allows you to connect the latest version of the Mission Control App for an enhanced Turbo experience. With our free app for iOS and Android phones, you easily customize motor parameters, control your range, record/upload rides, and perform basic system diagnosis.

    To top off all of the innovative features, we chose a worry-free spec that features Shimano 9-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, racks, front/rear lights, and fenders.

    Technical Specifications

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    E-BIKE

    Motor

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

    Battery

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

    Charger

    Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included

    UI/Remote

    Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages

    Wiring Harness

    Custom Specialized harness

    WHEELS

    Rear Hub

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

    Front Tire

    Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Tire

    Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Rims

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

    FRAMESET

    Frame

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

    Seat Binder

    Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm

    Fork

    SR SunTour MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travel

    ACCESSORIES

    Taillight

    Herrmans H-Trace Mini e-Bike, 220-degree visibility, fender-mount

    Rack

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

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Headlight

    Herrmans MR4 e-Bike, stainless bracket for suspension fork, 6V

    Bell

    Simple bell

    Kickstand

    Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount

    Fenders

    DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays

    BRAKES

    Rear Brake

    Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Front Brake

    Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 180mm

    WHEELS & TIRES

    Inner Tubes

    Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50

    COCKPIT

    SeatPost

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

    Handlebars

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

    Saddle

    Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm

    Stem

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

    Tape

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    DRIVETRAIN

    Cassette

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

    Rear Derailleur

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

    Crankset

    Custom alloy forged crankarms

    Chain

    KMC e9T, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Shift Levers

    Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

    * Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

    Geometry

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    SMLXL
    Crank Length170mm170mm175mm175mm
    Seatpost Length300mm350mm400mm400mm
    Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
    Stem Length60mm75mm75mm90mm
    Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm
    Stack619mm629mm629mm652mm
    Reach396mm404mm428mm441mm
    Seat Tube Length, BB Center to Top Vertical400mm450mm485mm535mm
    BB Drop-70mm-70mm-70mm-70mm
    Chainstay Length478mm478mm478mm478mm
    Head Tube Angle70°70°70°70°
    Fork Rake44mm44mm44mm44mm
    Trail86mm86mm86mm86mm
    Front Center647mm658mm683mm704mm
    Wheelbase1116mm1127mm1152mm1173mm
    Standover Height715mm720mm727mm744mm
    Head Tube Length145mm145mm155mm170mm
    Geometry

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