Specialized Vado 3.0 2021

If you can characterize your life as on-the-go, busy, or not having enough time, we made a bike for you—the Turbo Vado 3.0. It’s made to accommodate busy lives that are always in movement, which is why we took our award-winning pedal-assist technology and accelerated it well into the future.

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. And the max speed? 28mph.

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 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 9-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, and fender & rack mounts.

The Turbo Vado features a lightweight alloy frame that’s been designed with our Fitness/Transportation Geometry.
The Turbo Vado’s Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. We also fully integrated it with the frame, and it’s 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 460 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

FrameE5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth WeldsForkSR SunTour MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travelStemSpecialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clampTapeSpecialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-onHandlebarsSpecialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mmSaddleSpecialized Canopy Sport, steel rails, 155mmFront BrakeTektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 180mmRear BrakeTektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 160mmRear DerailleurShimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speedShift LeversShimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear DisplayCassetteShimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36tChainKMC e9T, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™CranksetCustom alloy forged crankarmsPedalsSpecialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectorsRims700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyeletsRear HubSpecialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32hFront HubSpecialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32hSpokesDT Swiss IndustryFront TireTrigger Sport Reflect, 700x47cRear TireTrigger Sport Reflect, 700x47cSeatPostSpecialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mmInner TubesStandard 40mm PV 700×32-50Seat BinderAlloy, bolt-type, 34.9mmMotorSpecialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominalUI/RemoteSpecialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pagesBatterySpecialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460WhChargerCustom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord includedWiring HarnessCustom Specialized harnessHeadlightHerrmans MR4 e-Bike, stainless bracket for suspension fork, 6VTaillightHerrmans H-Trace Mini e-Bike, 220-degree visibility, fender-mountKickstandSpecialized kickstand, 40mm mountRackTurbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatibleFendersDRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstaysBellSimple bell