Specialized has always supported bicycle commuting, and with the Turbo Vado, they saw an opportunity to include some serious fun into your daily ride. With its award-winning pedal-assist technology, Specialized provides you with enough assistance to melt climbs, cruise with ease, and navigate stop-and-go streets without breaking a sweat. Add in their rack system, lights, and the smoothest power delivery on the market, and you have a pedal-assist bike that is far more than just a commuter.
The Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through delivers all of the same features as the standard 3.0 while having an ultra-low top tube that makes mounting and dismounting a breeze. Specialized’s 1.2 motor offers fantastic efficiency and long-range, so you don’t have to worry about your battery running out before you do. The 460 Wh battery is lockable and takes care of the juice. There are multiple power settings so you can control your range and power as you see fit.
SPECS
| 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 |
| FRONT HUB | Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h |
| REAR HUB | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| SPOKES | DT Swiss Industry |
| RIMS | 700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets |
| INNER TUBES | Presta, 40mm valve |
| FRONT TIRE | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm |
| REAR TIRE | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm |
| CRANKSET | Custom alloy forged crankarms |
| CHAINRINGS | 40T, custom alloy |
| SHIFT LEVERS | Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed |
| CASSETTE | Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t |
| CHAIN | KMC e9T.NPNP, e-bike chain, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| FRONT BRAKE | Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 180mm |
| REAR BRAKE | Tektro HD-T276, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
| HANDLEBARS | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
| GRIPS | Body Geometry Contour, lock-on |
| STEM | Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| SADDLE | Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm |
| SEATPOST | Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm |
| SEAT BINDER | Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm |
| MOTOR | Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
| BATTERY | Specialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460Wh |
| CHARGER | Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included |
| WIRING HARNESS | Custom Specialized harness |
| HEADLIGHT | Herrmans MR4 e-Bike, stainless bracket for suspension fork, 6V |
| TAILLIGHT | Herrmans H-Trace Mini e-Bike, 220-degree visibility, fender-mount |
| KICKSTAND | Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount |
| FENDERS | DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays |
| BELL | Simple bell |
| RACK | Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible |