When Specialized set out to revamp the Turbo line, they 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 the 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.
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, the Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. It features a silently operating design with our Custom Rx Street tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for the 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. Perfect.
For the Vado 5.0, we developed a custom 604Wh battery, the Specialized U1-604, that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and is easily removable for simplified charging. With this battery, the 5.0 will deliver a pedal-assisted boost up to 50 miles in Economy mode, 35 miles in Sport mode, and 25 miles in Turbo mode. These estimates, of course, have some assumptions—the total rider and bike weight is 220 pounds, the terrain is flat with some inclines, and there is either no wind or a light breeze. In other words, with a top speed of 28mph, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, make a trip to the grocery store, or to even head over to that new café on the other side of town.
We also developed a custom 2.2-inch smart computer that lets you view your battery level and toggle various ride metrics such as speed, distance, and time. You can also peruse these screens via the custom handlebar remote without ever removing your hands from the bars.
And to top off all of the innovative features, we chose a high-end spec. Featuring Shimano XT/SLX 11-speed components, two-piston hydraulic disc brakes, a suspension fork with 50mm of travel, racks, and fenders, it's ready to take on the town in effortless style.
MOTOR | Specialized 1.3, Custom Rx Street Tuned Motor |
BATTERY | Specialized U1-604, On/Off button, state of charge display, 604Wh |
CHARGER | Custom Specialized 42V4A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included |
DISPLAY | Custom 2.2" computer. LCD display, USB plug, stem mount w/ custom handlebar remote |
FRAME | Turbo 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 NCX E25, alloy steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel |
SHIFT LEVERS | Shimano SLX, 11-speed |
CASSETTE | Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t |
CHAINRINGS | 48T, 104 BCD w/ chainguard |
DERAILLEUR | Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed |
FRONT HUB | Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 28h |
REAR HUB | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h |
INNER TUBES | Presta, 40mm valve |
SPOKES | DT Swiss Industry |
RIMS | 700C disc, double-wall alloy, sleeved |
TIRES | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm |
SADDLE | Specialized Canopy Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm |
SEATPOST | Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 21mm offset, 30.9mm |
STEM | Specialized Flowset, alloy, 20-degree w/ display/light mount, 31.8mm |
HANDLEBARS | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 680mm width, 31.8mm |
GRIPS | Body Geometry XC Contour |
BRAKES | Shimano Deore XT T8000, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm |
KICKSTAND | Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount |
HEADLIGHT | Supernova V521s, 205lm w/ alloy mount to fork arch |
TAILLIGHT | Supernova E3, alloy housing, 3-LED, 250-degree visibility, fender mount |
RACK | Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible |
S | M | L | XL | |
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CRANK LENGTH | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm |
STEM LENGTH | 60mm | 75mm | 75mm | 90mm |
SEATPOST LENGTH | 300mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm |
SADDLE WIDTH | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
HANDLEBAR WIDTH | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm |
REACH | 396mm | 406mm | 428mm | 441mm |
STACK | 619mm | 619mm | 629mm | 652mm |
WHEELBASE | 1116mm | 1126mm | 1152mm | 1173mm |
CHAINSTAY LENGTH | 478mm | 478mm | 478mm | 478mm |
FRONT CENTER | 647mm | 657mm | 682mm | 704mm |
BB DROP | -70mm | -70mm | -70mm | -70mm |
HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
HEAD TUBE LENGTH | 135mm | 135mm | 145mm | 170mm |
SEAT TUBE LENGTH, BB CENTER TO TOP VERTICAL | 400mm | 450mm | 500mm | 550mm |
FORK RAKE | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
STANDOVER HEIGHT | 762mm | 800mm | 833mm | 875mm |
TRAIL | 86mm | 86mm | 86mm | 86mm |
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