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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. And the max speed? 28mph.
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.
Rear Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Front Hub
Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h
Rear Tire
Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c
Rims
700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets
Front Tire
Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c
Motor
Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal
Wiring Harness
Custom Specialized harness
Charger
Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included
Battery
Specialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460Wh
UI/Remote
Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Fork
SR SunTour MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travel
Seat Binder
Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm
Front Brake
Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Rear Brake
Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Stem
Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Saddle
Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Tape
Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
SeatPost
Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm
Handlebars
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Inner Tubes
Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50
Chain
KMC e9T, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display
Crankset
Custom alloy forged crankarms
Kickstand
Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Rack
Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible
Headlight
Herrmans MR4 e-Bike, stainless bracket for suspension fork, 6V
Bell
Simple bell
Fenders
DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays
Taillight
Herrmans H-Trace Mini e-Bike, 220-degree visibility, fender-mount
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
S | M | L | XL | |
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Crank Length | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm |
Seatpost Length | 300mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm |
Handlebar Width | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm |
Stem Length | 60mm | 75mm | 75mm | 90mm |
Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
Stack | 619mm | 629mm | 629mm | 652mm |
Reach | 396mm | 404mm | 428mm | 441mm |
Seat Tube Length, BB Center to Top Vertical | 400mm | 450mm | 485mm | 535mm |
BB Drop | -70mm | -70mm | -70mm | -70mm |
Chainstay Length | 478mm | 478mm | 478mm | 478mm |
Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
Fork Rake | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
Trail | 86mm | 86mm | 86mm | 86mm |
Front Center | 647mm | 658mm | 683mm | 704mm |
Wheelbase | 1116mm | 1127mm | 1152mm | 1173mm |
Standover Height | 715mm | 720mm | 727mm | 744mm |
Head Tube Length | 145mm | 145mm | 155mm | 170mm |