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Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through

4.7

9 Reviews

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

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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 2.0 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. 
  • 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 90 miles (145 km) or 6.5 hours on a single charge (eco mode).

Technical Specifications

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E-Bike

Motor

Specialized 2.0, 70Nm 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

Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm

Cockpit

Stem

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

Handlebars

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

Grips

Body Geometry Women's Contour

Saddle

Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm

SeatPost

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

Suspension

Fork

SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Rear Brake

SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Drivetrain

Chaincase

Custom chaincover

Chainrings

Praxis, 48T, 104BCD

Shift Levers

SRAM NX, 11-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX, 11-speed

Cassette

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

Chain

KMC e11S, 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

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

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Tire

Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3

Rear Tire

Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3

Inner Tubes

Standard 40mm SV 650Bx1.75-2.4

Accessories

Pedals

Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

Headlight

Lezyne Ebike Hecto E65, 210 Lumen, 12V

Taillight

Spanninga Commuter Glow XE, 12V

Rack

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

Bike Lock

Turbo System Lock

Fenders

Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 65mm width, aluminum fenderstay

Kickstand

Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount

Bell

Simple bell

Weight

Weight

26.4kg (58 lb, 3.2 oz)

Weight Size

MD

* 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.

Geometry

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SMLXL
Crank Length170mm170mm170mm170mm
Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
Stem Length60mm60mm75mm75mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm
Reach423mm444mm464mm481mm
Bike Standover Height618mm617mm617mm626mm
Seat Tube Angle (Virtual)75.5°75°74.5°74°
Toptube Length (horizontal)585mm615mm645mm675mm
Headtube Length135mm150mm165mm190mm
Seat Tube Length400mm450mm460mm500mm
BB Height285mm285mm285mm285mm
BB Drop70mm70mm70mm70mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm
Stack625mm639mm652mm676mm
Wheelbase1160mm1186mm1212mm1239mm
Fork Length (full)480mm480mm480mm480mm
Trail96mm96mm96mm96mm
Front Centre699mm724mm750mm777mm
Chainstay Length470mm470mm470mm470mm
Headtube Angle68°68°68°68°
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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2022 VADO - USER MANUAL - SLOVENIAN
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2022 VADO USER MANUAL - EN FR DE CZ PL SK
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids
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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)
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AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-English
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Li Ion Battery UN38.3 Test Summary
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - TURBO BATTERIES
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ARTICLE 10 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON BATTERY PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY

Rider Reviews

4.7

9 Reviews

 

I love this bike!

I’ve had my Vado 4.0 for 2 months. I am so happy with it. It makes this mid~60 year old guy feel like a little kid. I can tackle hills I know would be impossible for me on a regular bike. I like that I can turn off the assist and ride under my own power. I am a little worried about the battery replacement. It won’t be inexpensive when that time arrives. In the meantime, I am trying to ride everyday, if possible. I enjoy the Mission Control app, too. What a great tool to monitor my progress. If I can get back into physical condition, I am going to buy a regular bike. You can bet it will be a Specialized product. Finally, a shout out to my local bike shop for assisting me in my decision to purchase my Vado 4.0.


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Daniel V.

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Have rode more in two weeks than the last 10 years

This bike is a great equalizer for me. Hills that I wouldn’t tackle on a regular bike are manageable. I struggled to choose between the 4.0 and 5.0 and I am happy I went with the 4.0 chain drive with gears. I like being able to choose my level of fitness while pedaling. I have two small complaints with the bike; for a commuter bike where presumably folks will be riding with normal clothes, my pants (not wide legged) have both caught on the charging port cover and caught and torn off the chain guard. The other is that the seat is uncomfortable. But for the price point, the Specialized brand, and all of the thought to design and controller interface, this is a lot of bike for the dollar. This is a very fun and comfortable bike to ride.


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Katrina

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Turbo Vado 4.0

I just picked up my Turbo V 4.0 and let me tell you the best set of wheels for the buck I have on had 1 nice ride and let me say I’ll be commuting and riding quite a bit she’s really nice; good and comfortable; up hills down hill or flat terrain I did as much as I could to test her out can’t wait to enjoy many more rides and adventure!


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Paul

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Love my new bike

I recently purchased the Vado 4 Step-Through and love the bike and look forward to many miles. The ride is smooth and feel very natural with the assistance. I love the extra speed and it makes hills disappear. I am easily able to travel at about 20 mph and feel secure and sturdy on turns. The fork takes bumps nicely and the ride remains comfortable. I really think it is very well equipped, especially at the latest price drop. I have been looking for several years and am glad I finally pulled the trigger. When I compared similar models, I really feel like I nailed the sweet spot for features and specs I was after at a very competitive price. The app is also nice and the screen is readable in sunlight.


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Mike

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A really fun bike

My Wife and I are avid cyclists and really didn't need an e-bike, but we wanted something that was just fun. I did heavy research with TREK and Specialized and almost went with TREK because of their excellent customer service, but I felt not quite happy with their choices. I then looked at Specialized, miles better for the look, price and power and especially the 48 month zero interest loan. I've had my bike for 3 days and look for reasons to use it, (do you need milk at Publix, Honey?). I'm really pleased with the color display and Mission Control which I'm still learning about, but after looking at a few YouTube vids, it's getting even BETTER! So happy with our purchase! 6 stars if I could. Rock Creek Outfitters in Chattanooga get a special shout out!


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Mary V.

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Comfortable and powerful! Plenty of torque for hills!

Smooth ride, can handle some bumps, dirt and gravel despite having fenders. You still need to shift gears to keep up your speed on hills but the large battery and capable motor make it a winner.


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Bill

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Nicely equipped except for the motor (very weak)

Comfortable and well equipped and great on flat roads and paved paths; however, very disappointing performance against the wind or going uphill…disaster if you try doing both of those things. An e-bike touring company provided these bikes to us for a week-long tour in Vermont. They performed well as long as the terrain was relatively flat. The low spec 250 watt motor provided some assistance on mild uphill grades but provided NO assistance or help whatsoever on steeper grades. It just doesn’t have the power to get up hills…period. We had to miss about 1/3rd of the tour routes because of weak motor. Everyone in the group of 17 who had these bikes had the same complaint. I understand why these bikes have many favorable reviews but I have to assume these are new e-bike riders who don’t fully realized what the new ebikes are capable of. Two stars for quality of build and comfort only.

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No

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Tom

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Excellent

Smooth sailing and fast woohhh, I change saddle for my own choice it’s worth it.

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No

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Janet

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Makes Me Want To Get Out and Ride

After talking with friends that recently bought e-bikes, I decided to check out what the excitement was all about. I tried several brands but didn't find a bike that fit me until I tried the Turbo Vado. As a man in my mid-60s, several bike shops recommended a step-through model and I took them up on their recommendation. Since this bike (L) weighs approximately 58 pounds, leaning a step-over frame to mount/dismount could be tricky. The step-through is easy to mount/dismount and comfortable when standing during stops. The frames between both models are identical except for the step-over height. The learning curve for this bike was about 10 seconds. It is very natural feeling. I changed the start up mode to ECO, which gives me plenty of assist. I bought the Turbo Vado 4.0 in order to get the highest capacity battery. In mostly ECO mode on the bike paths, I’m getting approximately 70 miles from a full charge. I look forward to riding every day, weather permitting.

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No

Name:
Greg

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