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Turbo Vado 5.0

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2021 Turbo Vado 5.0

When we set out to revamp our Turbo line, we knew that we needed to design a bike that best meets your needs. With our lives getting more hectic with each passing day, finding the tiny pockets of time savings can have a huge impact, and the Turbo Vado 5.0 truly embodies this concept. It utilizes our most advanced pedal-assist technologies, a high-quality component spec, and a suspension fork to take the edge out of those pesky potholes. No matter where you're going, you'll get there faster and in style with the Turbo Vado 5.0.

Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.3 motor, it has a higher max torque, max watts, and better heat management and efficiency than its predecessors. It's the most advanced motor ever found on an urban e-bike. Of course, it still features a 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 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 5.0, we developed a custom 600 Wh 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.

And to top off all of the innovative features, we chose a high-end spec with Shimano XT/SLX 11-speed components, four-piston hydraulic disc brakes, an SR SunTour fork with 50mm of travel, integrated front/rear lights, and mounts for fenders and racks. It's ready to take on the town in effortless style.

Technical Specifications

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COCKPIT

Handlebars

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

Grips

Body Geometry XC Contour

SeatPost

Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

Saddle

Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

Stem

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

DRIVETRAIN

Chainrings

40T

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed

Shift Levers

Shimano SLX, 11-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

Crankset

Custom alloy forged crankarms

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

Shimano HG601, 11spd

E-BIKE

Motor

Specialized 1.3, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal

Battery

Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh

UI/Remote

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

Charger

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

Wiring Harness

Custom Specialized harness

WHEELS

Front Tire

Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c

Rear Hub

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

Rims

Double-wall alloy, 27mm internal width, 28h

Rear Tire

Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Hub

Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h

ACCESSORIES

Headlight

Supernova V521s, 205lm w/ alloy mount to fork arch

Pedals

Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

Kickstand

Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount

Fenders

Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays

Taillight

Supernova E3, alloy housing, 3-LED, 250-degree visibility, fender mount

Bell

Simple bell

FRAMESET

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm

Fork

SR Suntour NCX E25, alloy steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel

Frame

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

WHEELS & TIRES

Inner Tubes

Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50

* 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
Stack619mm619mm629mm652mm
Reach396mm406mm428mm441mm
Seat Tube Length, BB Center to Top Vertical400mm450mm500mm550mm
BB Drop-70mm-70mm-70mm-70mm
Chainstay Length478mm478mm478mm478mm
Head Tube Angle70°70°70°70°
Fork Rake44mm44mm44mm44mm
Trail86mm86mm86mm86mm
Front Center647mm657mm682mm704mm
Wheelbase1116mm1126mm1152mm1173mm
Standover Height762mm800mm833mm875mm
Head Tube Length135mm135mm145mm170mm
Geometry

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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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Vado Battery Cover Installation Guide
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Li Ion Battery UN38.3 Test Summary
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2022 VADO - USER MANUAL - SLOVENIAN
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2020 Vado/Como User Manual (EN/IT/ES/PT)
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Mission Control App 2.0 User Guide (Chinese)
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Charger User Manual (SBC-C04 / SBC-C05 / SBC-C06 / SBC-C07)

Rider Reviews

  • 4.4
  • 5 Reviews

Got me to ride again

I love this bike. I used to ride all the time for transportation, but then moved somewhere where the distance was too far. With the Vado, I am no able to travel by bike again. it makes it possible to get around more quickly than a “normal” bike, and it makes me smile every time. I’m so glad I have it. It rides great. It looks great…I love it!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
John

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Power and comfort

I really like this bicycle but it doesn’t come the way I would’ve preferred. Because of the fenders you can’t mount a fatter tire on it and, in my opinion, the tires that come with it are too thin. I had the fenders removed so that I could fit fatter tires on it. In doing so I had to give up the rear light and ability to mount a bag on the back. The bike is fairly comfortable and is quite powerful but if I had to do it over again I would choose a different bike.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Don M.

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It's truly a car replacement

Love it! Fast, fun, wonderful. I use it for my 13.6 mile one-way commute. It's absolutely wonderful...e-bikes have arrived, and hopefully a real beginning of transforming our transportation system. This bad boy is helping make it happen!


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Yoga J.

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Great product. Strong, fast & durable.

Daily driver, city roads, 10-20 miles a day. Never any problems. Extremely tough construction. Smooth and comfortable.


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Andy

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