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Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through

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6 Reviews

Consider Vado your high-performance transportation bike, getting you where you’re…

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It's You, Only Faster: Misty

It's You, Only Faster: Misty

“I took it out recently to deliver local orders, and it was magical. I had it on Turbo mode the whole time. I was flying! I got there right on time, and I wasn’t stressed or tired. I definitely plan to deliver more of my orders by bike from now on.”

Turbo Tales: Meet Johanna

Product Details

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Consider Vado your high-performance transportation bike, getting you where you’re going with an unmatched combination of speed, reliability, and confidence. Whether you load it up with your stuff, or jump on and go, commute to work, or ride to the gym, Vado’s full power and huge range will get you from ‘point A’ to ‘point B’ ASAP.

The Specialized Vado has everything you need for e-powered transport. It brings a balanced nature to the way it handles and superior levels of comfort. This is a true class leader of its type.

TURBO: The heart of the Vado is its Turbo technology, an advanced and integrated electric bike system that delivers an unequaled combination of power, natural feel, anti-theft functions, training tips, and a full-function bike computer.

POWERFUL: It’s you, just faster — it’s 4x You. The Turbo Full Power system senses the force you apply to the pedals and naturally quadruples it for an experience that makes getting up any hill or to any destination no sweat. Literally.

COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT: Body position and handling are optimized to deliver unsurpassed riding comfort, confidence, and control. Powerful hydraulic disc brakes reign in your speed, while larger tires provide maximum traction for turning and stopping.

SMOOTH: Stay comfortable in the saddle with an 80mm front suspension fork, higher volume tires, and a plush suspension seat post that smooths harsh bumps from points A to B.

SECURE: Vado has anti-theft lock built right into the bike. Prevent would-be bike thieves by disabling the motor with a press of a button so no one can turn on the motor without your phone connected to the Specialized app or your personalized pin. The Vado’s battery locks in the bike or can be easily taken with you. And if anyone tries to move your bike an alarm will sound. Beat it, thieves.

The speed limit at which the motor will stop supporting may vary significantly by region and is based on local requirements. It may also affect range: a higher speed limit may result in less range.

  • Turbo Full Power 2.2 motor and 710Wh battery offer an unparalleled riding experience, providing a smooth, seamless, and shockingly quiet amplification of your efforts, up to 28 mph. The integrated controller responds to your pedal inputs resulting in intuitive amplification of your efforts with an incredibly natural feel.
  • MasterMind and Specialized app - The MasterMind display reveals all relevant info about your ride and allows real-time tuning of support levels. MasterMind seamlessly integrates with the Specialized app for range optimization tools, advanced tuning, on-ride diagnostics, and more.
  • Proven Smooth Efficiency - We designed a custom testing mechanism to analyze bumps at even the smallest frequency to increase comfort and vision. That precision, paired with a suspended seatpost, higher volume tires, and an 80 mm suspension fork, will flatten roads before your eyes.
  • Turbo System Lock - Use the Specialized app to disable your bike’s motor and activate the motion sensor alarm. Once locked, the motor cannot be enabled again except by the owner. 
  • Garmin Radar - An integrated Garmin Radar sensor lets you know when traffic is coming up behind you. Garmin’s Radar technology can detect cars up to 140 meters away. MasterMind will give riders a visual, audible, and haptic alert of an approaching vehicle’s relative distance and rate of speed.
  • Fully Integrated Removable and Lockable Downtube Battery - Easy to charge, easy to secure.
  • Equipped with DRYTECH Fenders, LED front and rear lights, and 27kg capacity rear HD Rack. The rear rack is compatible with child bike seats, and the bike is also rated to pull a thru-axle trailer. 
  • Long-Range - With a ride-anywhere range, go up to 75 miles (120 km) or 5.5 hours on a single charge (eco mode).

Technical Specifications

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E-Bike

Motor

Specialized 2.2, 90Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal

UI/Remote

MasterMind TCD, w/handlebar remote, built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, customizable display pages

Battery

Specialized U2-710, alloy casing, state of charge display, 710Wh

Wiring Harness

Custom wire harness

Charger

Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

Frameset

Frame

E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated & lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

Cockpit

Stem

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

Handlebars

Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm

Grips

Ergon GA30

Saddle

Rivo Sport, steel rails, 155mm

SeatPost

Spring suspension, alloy, 40mm travel, 30.9mm, 2-bolt clamp, 34.9mm sleeve

Suspension

Fork

Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 80mm travel, Motion-Control, fender-mounts

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm 6-bolt

Rear Brake

SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm 6-bolt

Drivetrain

Chaincase

Custom chaincover

Chainrings

Praxis, 48T, 104BCD

Shift Levers

SRAM S700, single-click lever

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

KMC e11T, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

Crankset

Custom alloy forged crankarms

Wheels & Tires

Rims

650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h

Front Hub

Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized alloy rear hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Tire

Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3

Rear Tire

Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3

Inner Tubes

Schrader, 40mm valve

Accessories

Pedals

Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

Headlight

Lezyne Ebike Power E115, 310 Lumen, 12V

Taillight

Spanninga Commuter Glow XE, 12V

Rack

Specialized rack, MIK HD interface, built-in pannier mounts, 27kg max load

Fenders

Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 65mm width, aluminum fenderstay

Kickstand

Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount

Bell

Specialized brass bell

* 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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Crank Length170mm170mm170mm170mm
Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
Stem Length60mm60mm75mm75mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm
Stack625mm639mm652mm676mm
Reach423mm444mm464mm481mm
Headtube Length135mm150mm165mm190mm
Headtube Angle68°68°68°68°
BB Height285mm285mm285mm285mm
BB Drop70mm70mm70mm70mm
Trail96mm96mm96mm96mm
Fork Length (full)480mm480mm480mm480mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center699mm724mm750mm777mm
Chainstay Length470mm470mm470mm470mm
Wheelbase1160mm1186mm1212mm1239mm
Toptube Length (horizontal)585mm615mm645mm675mm
Bike Standover Height618mm617mm617mm626mm
Seat Tube Length400mm450mm460mm500mm
Seat Tube Angle (Virtual)75.5°75°74.5°74°
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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2022 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - TURBO BATTERIES
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ARTICLE 10 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON BATTERY PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY

Rider Reviews

5

6 Reviews

 

Comfort and power all in one.

I can’t say enough about how much I love this bike. I had several others before I came across the Vado. Initially I wasn’t drawn to it. Compared to some the others at the shop, the Vado looks like a tank. But once I took it for a ride I was in love. Between the suspension and the larger tires, it soaks up the worst of roads, even when carrying a full load in panniers at the back. I love that when I want to get a good workout, I leave it in ECO mode but when I need to gitty up and go, SPORT gets me there. Haven’t actually had to use TURBO yet….saving that for a big mountain climb. Best bike yet!


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Marie

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My wife loves this bike!

My wife loves this bike!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Steve N.

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Shipping was fast and the

Shipping was fast and the pick up from my local bike shop Biker’s Choice in Mount Juliet, TN went great as always. I’ve only had it for about a month, but I’m loving it so far.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Shan D.

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This bike is smooth and

This bike is smooth and just what I needed.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Guest G.

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Big improvements to the Vado.

Big improvements to the Vado. Wider tires soften the ride along with a beefier fork. Overall construction of fender attachments and rack are also improved. Took me a minute to figure out how to turn off headlight, but it can be done. This is a fun town bike commuter that is quiet and smooth.

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Yes!

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Excellent Bike

Have this bike in Maui and we live on a hill. We bike from the house to the beach and back up the long hill. This bike has plenty of power and agility to meet our requirements. Very solid bike, well built with good quality craftsmanship. No issues changing gears under stress. It is a heavy bike so if you lose the battery power then it will be a B pedaling on your own. We have purchased 3 specialized e bikes and we have another on its way!!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Maui

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