Men's Turbo Vado 5.0
- 1 Review
Was: £4000.00
Now: £3400.00
Sorry, this is now sold out.
The newer 2020 Turbo Vado 4.0 can be found here.
It's what's inside that counts, and the same rings true with the Turbo Vado 5.0. Each component, from the motor to the battery, works in perfect harmony to provide you with a fully integrated, pedal-assist-system that's the perfect accomplice to your hectic schedule. And with its modern aesthetic and feel, this Vado has truly raised the bar for e-bike design. It's you, only faster. 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 6.0 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 assumptionsthe 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 caf 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. To top off all of these innovative features, we chose a high-end spec, so you'll find Shimano XT/SLX 11-speed components, Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes, racks, and fenders. It's ready to take your riding to the next level.
- The Vado features a lightweight alloy frame that’s been designed with our Fitness/Transportation Geometry.
- The Vado’s Specialized 1.3 motor with Rx Street Tune is fully integrated with the frame, and it's also been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible.
- We made the custom 604 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range.
Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.
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 |
FRONT HUB | Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 28h |
REAR HUB | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h |
SPOKES | DT Swiss Industry |
RIMS | 700C disc, double-wall alloy, sleeved |
INNER TUBES | Presta, 40mm valve |
FRONT TYRE | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm |
REAR TYRE | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm |
CRANKSET | Custom alloy-forged crankarms |
CHAINRINGS | 40T, 104 BCD w/ chainguard |
SHIFT LEVERS | Shimano SLX, 11-speed |
REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed |
CASSETTE | Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t |
CHAIN | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
FRONT BRAKE | Shimano Deore XT T8000, hydraulic disc, 180mm |
REAR BRAKE | Shimano Deore XT T8000, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
HANDLEBARS | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
GRIPS | Body Geometry XC Contour |
STEM | Specialized Flowset, alloy, 20-degree w/ display/light mount, 31.8mm |
SADDLE | Specialized Canopy Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm |
SEATPOST | Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 21mm offset, 30.9mm |
SEAT BINDER | Alloy, 34.9mm |
MOTOR | Specialized 1.3, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
UI/REMOTE | Custom 2.2" LCD display, USB plug, stem mount w/ custom handlebar remote |
BATTERY | Specialized U1-604, On/Off button, state of charge display, 604Wh |
CHARGER | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug |
WIRING HARNESS | Custom Specialized wiring harness |
HEADLIGHT | Supernova V521s, upside-down mount to stem, 205lm |
TAILLIGHT | Supernova E3, alloy housing, 3-LED, 250-degree visibility, fender mount |
KICKSTAND | Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount |
FENDERS | Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays |
RACK | Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible |
BELL | Simple bell |
PEDALS | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.
Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.
Size | S | M | L | XL |
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BB Drop | -70mm | -70mm | -70mm | -70mm |
Chainstay Length | 478mm | 478mm | 478mm | 478mm |
Fork Rake | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
Front Center | 647mm | 657mm | 682mm | 704mm |
Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
Head Tube Length | 135mm | 135mm | 145mm | 170mm |
Reach | 396mm | 406mm | 428mm | 441mm |
Seat Tube Length, BB Center to Top Vertical | 400mm | 450mm | 500mm | 550mm |
Stack | 619mm | 619mm | 629mm | 652mm |
Standover Height | 762mm | 800mm | 833mm | 875mm |
Trail | 86mm | 86mm | 86mm | 86mm |
Wheelbase | 1116mm | 1126mm | 1152mm | 1173mm |
Have ridden over 1,200 miles in 3 months having purchased this bike from tredz. This bike was clearly designed for U.S. cyclists and suffers from a lack of development for the E.U. rider. The choice of specs are excellent and the motors rideability is a triumph, being both tractable and smooth.
The biggest gripe is that the speed limiter, set at 16 mph means that you hit the limiter in every mode, meaning that the ride is very jerky and is very annoying.
More consideration of this should have been made by Specialized as it spoils an otherwise enjoyable ride.
Overall the quality of the components and finish means that this bike is worth the high initial cost and is fun to ride.