Description
Re-discover your love for cycling with the Turbo Vado 3.0. Bikes have come a long way in build and design, and with the introduction of efficient and user-friendly electric power, Specialized took their award-winning pedal-assist technology and accelerated it well into the future. Commute to work, enjoy an afternoon ride through your local park, or make a quick grocery run - the Vado can do it all. What you truly gain is more time outdoors, on your bike!
Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 E motor, the Turbo Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 E uses the same hardware as our 1.2 motor, but it features a tune that prioritizes efficiency. This means less peak torque and maximum output. Of course, it still features a near-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 at, say, a traffic light both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations.
For the Vado 3.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-460 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 Specialized's 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.
To top off all of the innovative features, Specialized chose a worry-free spec that features Shimano 9-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, and fender & rack mounts.
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Additional Information
Chainrings: |
36/22T |
Cassette: |
Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t |
Rear Derailleur: |
Shimano Acera, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed |
Chain: |
KMC e9T.NPNP, e-bike chain, 9-speed w/ Missing Linkâ„¢ |
Shift Levers: |
Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display |
Crankset: |
Custom alloy forged crankarms |
Seatpost: |
Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm |
Stem: |
Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
Saddle: |
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm |
Grips: |
Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on |
Wiring Harness: |
Custom Specialized harness |
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 |
UI/Remote: |
Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages |
Front Hub: |
Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h |
Spokes: |
DT Swiss Industry |
Rear Tire: |
Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c |
Rims: |
700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets |
Rear Hub: |
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
Front Tire: |
Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c |
Front Brake: |
Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 180mm |
Rear Brake: |
Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
Pedals: |
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
Fenders: |
DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays |
Bell: |
Simple bell |
Kickstand: |
Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount |
Inner Tubes: |
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm |
Fork: |
SR SunTour MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 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 |
Seat Binder: |
Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm |