
Specialized Vado 4.0 Features
It's a busy world out there, and the sad thing is, it's getting faster all of the time. That's why we recommend faster bikes for busy lives, like the Turbo Vado 4.0. It takes our award-winning and exclusive technology and tailors it to a package that's designed for getting you around your day-to-day life quicker than ever before. It's you, only faster.
Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 motor, the Turbo Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 motor features a 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 both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. And the max speed? 28mph.
For the Vado 4.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-500 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 our 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, we chose a worry-free spec that features Shimano 10-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, and fender & rack mounts.
At a Glance
- The Turbo Vado features a lightweight alloy frame that’s been designed with our Fitness/Transportation Geometry.
- The Turbo Vado’s Specialized 1.2 motor has been fully integrated with the frame, and it's been custom-tuned for city riding. We designed it to intuitively react 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 500 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.
Component Specifications
| Motor | Specialized 1.2, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
| Battery | Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh |
| UI Remote | Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages |
| Charger | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V |
| 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 |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX E25, steel steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel |
| Shift Levers | Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500, 10-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X10eT, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Crankset | Custom alloy forged crankarms |
| Rims | 700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h |
| Front Hub | Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Tire | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c |
| Rear Tire | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c |
| Inner Tubes | Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50 |
| Front Brake | Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm |
| Rear Brake | Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebars | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Sport, steel rails, 155mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm |
Specialized Vado 4.0
| Bike/Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 619 mm | 619 mm | 629 mm | 652 mm |
| Reach | 396 mm | 406 mm | 428 mm | 441 mm |
| Standover Height | 762 mm | 800 mm | 833 mm | 875 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 135 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 170 mm |
| Seat Tube Length, BB Center to Top Vertical | 400 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm | 550 mm |
| BB Drop | -70 mm | -70 mm | -70 mm | -70 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 478 mm | 478 mm | 478 mm | 478 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
| Fork Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Front Center | 647 mm | 657 mm | 682 mm | 704 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 mm | 1126 mm | 1152 mm | 1173 mm |