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2023 Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through

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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 2.2 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.
  • The enviolo AUTOMATiQ Internal Gear Hub (IGH) stepless shifting technology automatically shifts gears based on a rider’s pedal pace, taking changes in the surroundings into account. By selecting a preferred cadence or pedal pace, it allows riders to “set it and forget it”, adding an extra layer of safety and comfort for riders. 
  • 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 62 miles (100 km) or 4.5 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

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, sliding dropout

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

Bridge 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

Rear Brake

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

Drivetrain

Chaincase

Custom chaincover

Chainrings

Gates Carbon Drive CDX 50T front sprocket, black

Internal Gear Hub

enviolo AUTOMATiQ Pro shifting interface

Cassette

Gates Carbon Drive CDC 22t sprocket, silver

Chain

Gates Carbon Drive CDX 122t belt, black

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

enviolo Heavy Duty, 380% range, 6-bolt, 10x135mm, 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

Radar

Integrated Garmin Radar, with custom information displayed directly on the Mastermind TCD

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

Bike Lock

Turbo System Lock

Fenders

Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 65mm width, aluminum fenderstay

Kickstand

Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount

Bell

Specialized brass bell

Weight

Weight

27.57kg (60 lb, 12.5 oz)

Weight Size

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* 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 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 Center699mm724mm750mm777mm
Chainstay Length470mm470mm470mm470mm
Headtube Angle68°68°68°68°
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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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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2022 VADO - USER MANUAL - SWEDISH
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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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AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Spanish
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - TURBO BATTERIES
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ARTICLE 10 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON BATTERY PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY

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Rider Reviews

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3 Reviews

 

Love this Bike

I ordered one of the first IGH Vado 5 step through directly from Specialized spring, 2022. I have loved riding it and no longer want to ride my Vado 3. It does take time to learn to adjust the settings to exactly where I want them, and to adjust pedal speed. But if you are willing to take the time to experiment and learn what the bike can do, you won’t be disappointed. I live in a hilly area and encounter a big hill every time I return home at the end of a long ride. The Vado 5 IGH takes me up that hill much more easily than my Vado 3 did. I am getting very spoiled not having to think about changing gears anymore. Starting at full speed after a stop is one of my favorite features of this bike. However, I do adjust pedal cadence and resistance periodically during the ride. The more I use the bike, the better I am able to adapt it to how I ride. I am a woman in my 70’s who does regular. 20-30 mile rides with our local bike group. I have almost 2000 miles on this bike.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Janine

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Great bike but....

So, took us a while to come to grips with the purchase price. Applying the logic of "it's a second car" helps... but then after purchase for $4900...2 weeks later, Specialized lowers the price to $3999. ?????? So while we can highly recommend the quality of the design and components, we can not help but feel duped by Specialized. So, sorry guys... I can assure you, despite the awesome bike, this will be our last Specialized.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Sam

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Awesome bicycle!

Just bought this Turbo Vado 5.0 step through IGH. The purchase was done at Sierra Cyclesmith in Reno. Leon(owner) & his staff are super in customer service! Aaron was my man in assisting me w/ the purchase of my bicycle & giving me the instructions of my new Vado 5.0 step through IGH. I, also, have a Vado 4.0 … love it! Bought it 5yrs ago! Time for a new ebike w/ a bit of a tech change & look. I love my new Vado 5.0 step through IGH. Getting used to my continuous variable shifting that’s controlled by my cadence.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Jenny

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