I had started shopping for an eBike after getting a pacemaker a month after my 69th birthday. Keeping up with the 30 - 50yo local riders was becoming more of a chore. So I started looking and was quickly appalled by the design of all the bikes that were being offered locally. They were all fat tired two wheeled trucks. So I turned to my favorite bike brand and asked what can they do? My 2014 CrossTrail Disc Comp has been excellent for 9 years so I figured if they could do an eBike that was as good I should look. Well they made the Vado and most people don’t notice it’s an eBike at first. I like that, and what sold me is the motor assists pedaling. It’s a bicycle not a scooter. I’m 130 miles into it and while I’m still figuring out my range, I already know it has the power to tackle any rides I might want to try. I will say Specialized could have installed a better seat. I am very happy with my purchase and expect to put many miles on it in the future. Thanks team.

I love this bike. I am a leisure rider. I had a Townie 3i for years that I thoroughly enjoyed while living near the beach, when I moved to a new city with inclined streets, I could not ride. My son thoroughly researched e-bikes and highly recommended this one. I enjoy riding it more than I ever could have imagined. It makes riding a pleasure, I get out and enjoy the riding as often as I can. I highly recommend this bike.

A recent review I submitted was (& still is) very positive about the Turbo Vado SL 5.0 overall, but I had a minor complaint re not being able to change the wheel size setting in the TCD (e.g., if switching to a different size tire from the OE ones). I just learned that this setting can in fact be changed at the dealer; that they have special software for doing this. In other words, problem solved.

I love my new bike! I've owned road or hybrid bikes for years, mostly doing day rides of 12-30 miles. I was resistant to the idea of an e-bike, but I live up a long steep hill that has increasingly discouraged me from getting on my bike. With my new Turbo Vado, I still get plenty of exercise, mostly on Eco mode, but I can ride longer and farther, especially because I can get up that long hill at the end of the ride without collapsing, thanks to the turbo mode. The bike is also light enough I can carry it up the 50 stairs to my house. I love all the bike accessories -- rack, computer, fenders, bell, disc brakes, lights -- and the Mission Control app is great. The bike rides and shifts smoothly. The sizing tool on the Specialized website helped me choose the right size, which is smaller than the bikes I've typically had. Turns out, it's more comfortable! I really feel fortunate to be able to get one of these bikes. It's a marvel of engineering.

I wanted a normal bike that would get me up the hill on top of which we live (up to 23%). This fills the bill beautifully, plus it rides nicely. Now up to 1200Km and still happy. Only minor gripes (a) terrible standard saddle (but then, saddles are very much personal taste) (b) poor luggage rack, in that my pannier bag hooks were soon through the paint to the metal. At this price, something better should be provided.

I am now spending more time on the bike, on the road with my hubby riding. It gives me the extra push to keep up with him, and to ride more often. Charges quickly, so just anxious for warmer weather to ride more. Thanks!

I live in sv idaho ... I love my e bikes 3 turbo Vado's / 2 identical for spare 2 cruisers I waited forever w e bike transition .. now only want to ride my e bike

Rarer than rocking horse manure in the UK but I managed to track one down (size Medium) from a dealer a couple of hundred miles away. My previous e-bike was way too heavy so I am please to ride something around 15lbs lighter. Not as much torque as I had before but enough for me, as I like some exercise - I'm 71 years old.

This 70-year-old guy LOVES his new Vado SL 5.0. It performs flawlessly and gets me around much easier than my old bike. I couldn't be happier with it.

I've had mine for about a month and have put about 300 miles on it. No problems whatsoever. Before it left the shop, there was a full mechanical check, the firmware was updated and the bike was paired with the phone app. Since delivered, there has been one motor firmware update which was handled by the bike shop. I'm lucky-the bike shop is less than a mile from my house. This bike does exactly what I want it to do-help me up the hills and when the wind is in my face. I still want a bit of a workout and I don't want to ride or lug around a 50+ pound traditional e bike. It handles much like my old acoustic flat handlebar bike. If it runs out of juice, it's no big deal to ride it home without assist. The bike fits my needs perfectly but each person must decide where they will ride and what they want from an ebike before they buy.